PA Journey: From Traffic Jams to Making a Difference in Gynecology and Radiology

Join Brittani and Cameron, two Physician Assistants married and living in Texas, as they share their personal and unique journeys to becoming PAs. Brittani, currently working in gynecology, details her path from a solid foundation in women's health inspired by family, through a strong academic journey, to her current fulfilling role.

Cameron, starting with ambitions far from medicine, narrates his journey to interventional radiology, detailing how he found his calling and how the support system they built helped them thrive even while dealing with long distance and the challenges of PA school. This candid conversation covers the highs and lows, from memorable patient interactions to navigating the complexities and rewards of their respective specialties.

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Navigating PA School with a Low GPA: Sara Matthews' Journey and Advice

In this interview, Sara Matthews, a recently graduated, board-certified PA working in OBGYN and urogynecology, shares her journey from overcoming a low GPA and gaining patient care experience for PA school applications. Despite facing challenges with her grades, Sara’s perseverance and focus on improving her patient care experience paid off, leading to her acceptance into PA school at Lincoln Memorial University.

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Becoming a PA: Insights, Challenges, and Encouragements

Watch my interview with dermatology PA, Amanda Lark, PA-C. Amanda shares her journey into the PA profession, the challenges she faced, and insights for aspiring PAs. Her story emphasizes the importance of persistence, strategic planning, and making the most of each opportunity. Amanda's experience working in various medical fields, including emergency, urgent care, and dermatology, illustrates the diverse paths available within the PA profession. She also discusses work-life balance, career decisions, and the evolving landscape of dermatology, providing valuable advice for those looking to pursue a career in this field.

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First Day on the Job as a New PA: Real Talk and Advice You may know today's Pre-PA Club guest from her Tiktok @lyssllo, or Alyssa Lloret, PA-C! We discuss the transition from PA school to starting a new job as a physician assistant in the real world. Alyssa shares her experience of taking a gap year, the application process for PA school, and ultimately landing a job in an ENT department. She highlights the importance of remaining open-minded about specializations, the usefulness of gap years to gain healthcare experience, and the value of being proactive in job searching early.

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Financial Planning and Investing for Physician Assistants

In this podcast episode, Savanna Perry welcomes guest Kristin Burton, a practicing PA and founder of Strive with Kristin teaching medical professionals how to manage personal finances. They discuss the importance of financial planning and investing for both future and practicing PAs. They delve into the dangers of accumulating substantial student loan debt without a plan for repayment and stress the significance of investing in retirement plans early in one's career. Strategies for wealth building and retiring early are further explored. The episode contains various resources for listeners to learn more about personal finances.

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00:00 Introduction to Financial Planning for PAs

00:00 The Importance of Financial Education in PA School

00:23 Introducing the Podcast and Guest

00:33 Promotion of Rosh Review Course for PA Students

02:44 Introduction to Guest - Kristin Burton

03:14 Discussing the Importance of Financial Management for PAs

05:26 Kristin's Journey to Financial Freedom

07:21 The Taboo of Discussing Money and Salaries

09:18 Transitioning from Paying Off Student Loans to Building Wealth

11:53 Financial Planning for Pre-PA and PA Students

17:43 The Importance of Budgeting During PA School

19:29 Discussing Favorite Budgeting Tools

19:53 The Importance of Progress Dollars in Budgeting

21:14 Personal Experiences with Budgeting During PA School

22:12 The Reality of Student Loan Debt

23:34 The Importance of Investing Alongside Paying Off Student Loans

26:22 Understanding Employer Match and Roth IRA

28:33 Real Life Example of Building Wealth

33:22 Where to Start Learning About Personal Finance

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