
What are the best PA podcasts?
The PA Path Podcast provides free expert insights on the PA profession from national and international experts in the profession. Highlights include PA programs, PA leaders, and clinicians who have made remarkable impacts in the profession. 11. The Physician Assistant Insider
What is the health professionals podcast?
In this podcast we present information that is useful and relevant to physicians, pharmacists, nurses, physician assistants, and other health professionals, and that can easily be incorporated into day-to-day practice.
Who is the physician assistant Insider for?
The Physician Assistant Insider is for anyone interested in physician assistant education and careers. Is a physician assistant medicine for you? How do you get into PA school? What's it like once you're there?
What is the physician assistant newsletter?
Physician Assistant newsletter is a comprehensive summary of the day's most important episodes from the best Physician Assistant podcasts on the web, and delivered to your email inbox each morning. To subscribe, simply provide us with your email address.

Why being a PA is better than a doctor?
Physician Assistants have consistently high levels of job satisfaction, job stability, and work-life balance, while spending less time and money on school and having more opportunities to switch specializations than their MD colleagues.
Are physician assistants happier than doctors?
PAs and NPs experienced higher rates of career satisfaction (95 percent) compared to physicians (82 percent).
What PA Specialty pays the most?
Cardiovascular/cardiothoracic surgery was also the highest paid PA specialty in 2020, with an average compensation of $130,000.Surgical subspecialties — $127,775.Occupational medicine — $125,600.Critical care — $124,886.Neurosurgery — $124,000.Urgent care — $123,517.Radiology — $122,350.Plastic surgery — $122,000.More items...•
Is physician assistant tough?
YES, PA school is hard! It is borderline overwhelming. It is like drinking from a fire hose. Of course, in many ways, it is equally as rigorous as medical school.
Are PAs rich?
Having a PA degree confers wealth status. With the average annual salary of certified PAs estimated at $115,000 and a median annual salary of $105,000, as a PA, you will be in the top quartile of earners in the United States.
Is PA school harder than med school?
PA school is much more difficult than med school. PA classes are longer and more in-depth than med school, plus they have to be done in 1/2 the time. Med schools have classes 2-3 hours per day, PA schools are 6-8 hours per day. Med school classes are strictly optional, PA lectures are usually required attendance.
Is PA better than NP?
Is it better to see a physician's assistant or a nurse practitioner? Both NPs and PAs can provide safe and quality care. NPs follow more of a nursing model with a focus on preventive health and education, while PAs are trained more in a medical model.
Which three PA subspecialties have the highest salaries?
When examining compensation between specific specialties, rather than major specialty areas, emergency medicine still has a high level of compensation in the profession, but top spots go to two surgical subspecialties: cardiovascular/cardiothoracic surgery as well as thoracic surgery, followed by emergency medicine.
Where do PAs make the most money?
Alaska is the state where the highest-paid physician assistants are employed while Kentucky is the state where PAs earn the lowest salaries.
Will Physician Assistants be phased out?
The profession is expected to continue to grow. The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that PA employment will grow 31 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Do you have to be smart to be a physician assistant?
4:338:15Do you Have to Be Smart to Be a Physician or Physician Assistant?YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThe answer is kinda you have to be. You have to be I'd say slightly more intelligent than theMoreThe answer is kinda you have to be. You have to be I'd say slightly more intelligent than the average. Person.
What are the disadvantages of being a physician assistant?
Cons of being a Physician AssistantLong work hours. PAs may be required to see patients in the evenings, on weekends, and on holidays. ... Limited opportunities for advancement. There's not much chance of a higher paying job or different duties without additional education.Same work, less pay? ... Physically demanding.
Are PAs happy with their jobs?
Results: Overall 82.7% of PAs were satisfied with their job, 32.2% indicated intent to leave their current position, and 19.5% reported intent to reduce work hours.
Do PAs have a good work life balance?
Work-Life Balance. Most physician assistants are fortunate to enjoy a great work- life balance. The majority of PA's work in either primary care with a basic 9-5 work day or ED/UC with 3-4 day work week, allowing for plenty of free time to enjoy family and recreational activities.
What job has the highest satisfaction?
Top 15 Jobs With the Highest Job SatisfactionChief Executive. ... Chiropractor. ... Clergy. ... Medical and Health Service Managers. ... Speech and Language Therapist. ... Occupational Therapist. ... Computer Software Engineer. ... Surgeon. Average salary: According to the BLS, a surgeon earns a median annual salary of $304,000.More items...•
Is being a physician assistant worth it?
As a physician assistant, you will always be in demand. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for a physician assistant is excellent. This profession is expected to grow by 31% by 2029. This is a faster than average job growth than other professions.
Who hosts the PA program?
This program, hosted by Paul Kubin, PA, offers a comprehensive look at a PA’s day-to-day life. Some episodes are catered toward PAs already working in the field, while others provide insight and guidance for students still in training.
Who hosts the Journal of the American PAs podcast?
Every four weeks, the Journal of the American PAs releases a new installment of its JAAPA Podcast series. Hosted by Kris Maday, PA-C, and Adrian Banning, PA-C, each episode covers various topics relevant to physician assistants.
What are podcasts about?
Podcasts cover a variety of topics, from current events and politics to true crime, horror, and cooking. There are even podcasts dedicated to professional pursuits like entrepreneurship, information technology, and medicine. There are dozens of medical podcasts available, but we thought it would be fun to highlight some ...
How many podcasts are there?
Since 2004, podcasts have become one of the most popular ways for people to follow the news, stay informed, and learn new things. Currently, there are about 850,000 active podcasts worldwide and more than 30 million available episodes.
S2 E093 The Bladder & how to make your work better
Genitourinary system (Male and Female) When the say Reproductive System (Male and Female) - they mean Female genitals and reproduction. We cover the female breast, pregnancy, the cervix, mensuration the ovary and uterine and vaginal problems.When they say Genitourinary system (Male and Female) … [Read more...]
Dominate Medicine 004
Everyone else talks about what to learn. Here we talk about how to learn. An Important lesson I learned from my college physicis professor about learning and one of the best ways to solidify what you've learned. … [Read more...]
S2 E092 Hernias, Diarrhea and Study Tips
Hernias The movement of an organ through the wall which normally contains it Reducible hernia – the hernia sac may be pushed back into place Incarcerated hernia – the hernia sac may not be pushed back into place Strangulated hernia – a hernia whose blood supply has been … [Read more...]
Dominate Medicine 003
What your schools do for you and what they don't do for you. WW II general known for winning at all costs gives his ideas on how to win. … [Read more...]
S2 E091 Food issues & A Path to Growth
Food Allergies Gluten intolerance Gluten - a protein found in some grains like wheat, barley and ryeCeliac disease occurs in 1-2% - https://www.physicianassistantexamreview.com/e85-small-bowel-and-a-job-hunt-tip/Gluten sensitivity or intolerance 0.5-13%Gluten intolerance does create an immune … [Read more...]
PAI24: PAs in Academia
In this episode, Paul interviews Bobbie Morici, MSPAS, PA-C, Director of the DeSales University PA Program in Center Valley, PA.
PAI 20: Rejected by PA Schools! Now What?
Right about now thousands of PA school hopefuls are starting to find out: accepted or rejected. Sadly, many won’t get the nod. Have you been rejected by PA school? If so, you’re not alone. It can be hard to accept, but it’s what you do once you find out that will really determine your future.
PAI 19: How to open your PA School Application Essay
You don’t need to be an English major to write a good essay, but you do need a good beginning to get the reader engaged and to tell them some important things about you. Most students do a poor job of starting their PA school essays. In this episode Paul goes over how to write… Continue reading PAI 19: How to open your PA School Application Essay
PAI 18: Get Involved!
Enough thinking about it — it’s time to act. If you’re exploring a career as a PA, it’s great to read and listen, but there are plenty of ways to get engaged and actually start DOING. What better way to learn and show your commitment to the field? Today Paul talks about how getting involved… Continue reading PAI 18: Get Involved!
PAI 17: Medical Ethics Interview Questions
If you are interviewing for PA school, you can expect questions on ethics. Medical ethics is the study of right and wrong in the medical setting, and many students stumble on them and show their weakness.
PAI 16: Difficult Patients
If you plan on going into medicine, you need to know right now, that not all of your patients will be appreciative, communicative, reasonable, or even NORMAL. Most patients are great, but there are also plenty of odd, demanding, impatient, inappropriate, or otherwise difficult people who it will be your job to help.
PAI 15: Knowing Your Limits as a PA
There comes a time for any practitioner when a patient or problem is beyond you. PAs, just like physicians, are trained to know when that is. But how do you know? And what about mistakes and avoiding them? How does it work when you’re new to the PA scope of practice? To be a good… Continue reading PAI 15: Knowing Your Limits as a PA
PA Platform Coach Interview - Peter
Every time I post about Peter on here, you guys freak out because he's such a great coach! Today, we get to hear from him on the podcast about his experience as a reapplicant for PA school and how he ended up at MCPHS. Peter works in primary care now and we discuss what his schedule and autonomy is like as well.
Coming Back to PA After a Gap - Soon to be Student Emily
With the goal of becoming a PA, Emily completed her interdisciplinary studies degree in 3 years (really interesting option to look into!), but then decided to take a bit of a break to explore athletic administration. We discuss how she got back to pursuing PA and the steps she took to get there.
PA Platform Coach Interview - Christa
I'm excited to introduce you to one of our newest coaches - Christa - and you can find her on Instagram at @healthyfitpa (make sure to check out her page for tons of great primary care and lifestyle tips).
Interview with PA Platform Coach - Emma - GI PA
Emma is one of our amazing pre-PA coaches, and she's sharing her story on The Pre-PA Club podcast this week. Here are the highlights: reapplicant, Hofstra alumni, internal medicine to GI. She's also just so nice and encouraging! Listen now on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere else you like to listen to podcasts.
Respiratory Therapist to PA Student - Interview with Alden
Today's episode of The Pre-PA Club podcast is very encouraging, especially to any career changers! Listen to Alden's story to hear how she went from working the bar at Chili's to respiratory therapy to PA school.
Studying Effectively in PA School with Jono of Quill Notebooks
Fellow notetakers raise your hands 👋 Today's podcast episode of The Pre-PA Club podcast is a deep dive into how to study in PA school with @jonothepa from Quill Notebooks about how he survived after changing careers and came out of PA school with 3 children! It's a good one ya'll, and you can find it on Apple podcasts or Spotify! And we're doing a giveaway! Make sure you're following @thePAPlatform and @jonothepa and comment with your best study tip to win a full set of 14 Quill notebooks!.
Dr. Adam Rosh from Rosh Review on Study Skills for PA School
If you haven't used Rosh Review, are you even a PA student? I'm so excited about this week's Pre-PA Club podcast guest - THE Dr. Adam Rosh.
The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast Episode 1
Welcome to episode 1 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast. The Audio PANCE and PANRE is an audio board review series that includes 10 Multiple Choice PANCE and PANRE Board Review Questions in each episode. This is an excellent way to learn on the go! Now you can study for […]
The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast Episode 3
Are you bored to death in the car and worried about your upcoming PANCE or PANRE? Do you have a long, painful commute to your next OB rotation and had enough NPR? Do you have time while on a run or at the gym that is filled with tracks by Maroon 5 or Katy Perry and you know […]
The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast Episode 5
Welcome to episode 5 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast. The Audio PANCE and PANRE is an audio board review series that includes 10 Multiple Choice PANCE and PANRE Board Review Questions in each episode. I created this audio series to help you fill some downtime when you are unable to read (like […]
The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast Episode 7
Welcome to episode 7 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast. The Audio PANCE and PANRE is an audio board review series that includes 10 Multiple Choice PANCE and PANRE Board Review Questions in each episode. I created this audio series to help you fill some downtime when you are unable to read (like in […]
The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast Episode 9
Welcome to episode 9 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast. The Audio PANCE and PANRE is an audio board review series that includes 10 Multiple Choice PANCE and PANRE Board Review Questions in each episode. I created this audio series to help you fill some downtime when you are unable to read (like in […]
The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast Episode 11
Welcome to episode 11 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast. The Audio PANCE and PANRE is an audio board review series that includes 10 Multiple Choice PANCE and PANRE Board Review Questions in each episode. I hope you enjoy this free audio component to the examination portion of this site. […]
The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast Episode 13
Welcome to episode 13 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast. The Audio PANCE and PANRE is an audio board review series that includes 10 Multiple Choice PANCE and PANRE Board Review Questions in each episode. I hope you enjoy this free audio component to the examination portion of this site. […]
