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Recently, a team of researchers at the NCCPA examined the impact of educational debt on PA specialty selection - tune in as we discuss their work as recently published in JAAPA. We know that the decision to specialize is nuanced, involving a PA's individual goals, experiences in PA school, job availability for each physical location, compensation, and levels of debt accrued in training. Listen as Andrez Kozikowski, Alicia Quella, and Mirela Bruza-Augatis discuss this important topic.

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Mirela and I met years ago when I was involved with PAs for Global Health, and our paths crossed again when I read an article where she was quoted about burnout. I had no idea she'd taken a job with NCCPA, our national PA certification program (I haven't met anyone who works with them) and I was very curious about how she landed the job and what she does there. Mirela also balances being a mom, devoting a lot of time to International PA Educators and PAs for Global Health as well as teaching (she has her doctorate!) and still working (how the heck?!) in family medicine. Listen to our conversation about how to create a life that has all the flavors of the things you most love and avoid burning out. Take home points: Start noticing coincidences—they're happening all the time, but you have to be open and curious to see them. Doing a career 360 isn't easy, but sometimes a challenge is exactly what you need to grow into the next version of yourself. Let your interests guide you with how you spend your time and energy outside your job.  Instead of asking, “What's in it for me?” try asking, “How can I help?” It shifts everything. When something rare or unexpected shows up, take it! You don't have to have all the answers right away. Ask yourself how you can craft a job with Pieces of your heart—what you love and what you're good at— Happiness, not fame or status, should be the goal; identify what truly brings you joy and move toward it. Burnout often stems from systemic issues; while institutional change is slow, personal empowerment can start today. We must teach PA students and early-career clinicians to recognize burnout, seek help, and reject the “just push through” mentality. Balance is not a permanent state—it's a daily practice, and even the most seasoned professionals struggle at times. Mirela's Facebook and Linked In And for those of you who need more Hope in your life, there's still time to sign up for my clinician mastermind series on overcoming burnout and overwhelm. Starts mid-Jan, meets weekly, super affordable and lasts 8 wks. Go here for more info. If you want more free resources or to sign up to be the first to hear about my burnout book release, sign up on my website (book being edited now). Want to be a podcast guest, sponsor, or just want to reach out? My email is hope.cook@gmail.com Love, Hope

In this episode of PA Insights, powered by NCCPA, we sit down with the brilliant minds behind NCCPA's research team to uncover pivotal data shaping the PA community. Tune in to learn about the latest trends, impactful statistics, and key insights that every PA, healthcare professional, and research enthusiast should know. Join us for an enlightening discussion that highlights the importance of data in driving informed decisions and improving patient care. Don't miss out on this opportunity to stay ahead in the constantly evolving world of healthcare.

Michelle Cote, PA-C is a highly qualified, extensively trained NCCPA certified Physician Assistant with over 17 years of clinical experience in Dermatology and Aesthetics. Michelle graduated from The University of Arizona with a B.S. in Physiological Sciences and a minor in Business Administration. She attended Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ to receive her Master of Medical Sciences in PA studies. She is also a Clinical Trainer for injectables and energy devices. Her commitment to education is apparent in every visit. Michelle specializes in acne, pigmentary disorders, and anti-aging. https://etoileaestheticssandiego.com/ There is a place for you in the beauty industry. Everyone you see is a potential client. There is more than 1 way to do things. Hi! I'm Libbey Lazarus, a licensed Esthetician with over 20 years of experience in the wax room. Yes, I am still waxing. I transformed my passion for waxing into both online and in-person classes. I have taught over 2000 students have to safely and effectively do Brazilian waxing in under 10 minutes with both SOFT & HARD WAX! Instagram - Click Here Website - Click Here FB GROUP - Click Here FREE WAX GUIDE - Click Here FREE UNDERARM DETOX CLASS - Click Here CLASSES:  My online BRAZILIAN WAX CLASS - I will teach you to wax in 10 MINUTES. 4 demos using: soft wax, hard wax, soft & hard wax & sugar strip. Click Here for more Info IN-PERSON BRAZILIAN WAX CLASS - in San Diego, California. See my famous Brazilian Wax. Get one from ME & preform one. Plus much more. Click here for more info. ROLLER WAXING CLASS - Learn how to body wax. Less time. Less wax. MORE MONEY!  Click Here for More info. WAX YOUR WAY TO $100K - How I used GROUPON to grow my WAXING business and other techniques to get clients in the door. Click Here for More Info. LETS SHOP! DISCOUNTS ON SOME OF MY FAVORITE PRODUCTS WAXNESS CODE Libbey10 saves you 10% on all productsHard & Soft Wax, Wax Pots and SHOP NOW CLICK HERE. PRESTON EXTRACTOR - CODE Libbey10 saves you 10% on all products. CLICK HERE EPICUREN SKIN CARE - Click Here HULKEN BAGS - CODE Libbey5 Click here

In this episode, we talk about PANRE-LA: how it's going so far, questions we've received from PAs, and some really interesting data on how PAs are interacting with this new recertification exam option!

Cynthia Pokluda, MMS, PA-C, practices in correctional medicine, meaning she provides medical care for adults in custody. In this podcast episode, she shares what drew her to practice in correctional medicine, some of the challenges and rewards to working in this specialty, what a typical day looks like, and more!

Did you know that every single question on every single NCCPA exam is created by clinically practicing Board Certified PAs? That's right – every year, hundreds of PAs develop and edit the items you see on PANCE, PANRE, PANRE-LA, and the CAQ exams. In this episode of PA Insights with NCCPA, we talk with a Board Certified PA about his experience volunteering on exam development committees and why he would encourage other clinically practicing PAs to get involved. If you're interested in volunteering, fill out the contact form on our website to learn about available opportunities: https://www.nccpa.net/about-nccpa/volunteer/

PA-psychiatrist team Pete Carmany, PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry, and Terri Langford, MD, practice psychiatry in rural Lovington, New Mexico. They share what makes their partnership so successful and how it benefits their patients. They also discuss the need for more PAs in the field of psychiatry.

Two Board Certified PAs working for the U.S. State Department Bureau of Medical Services shed light on the exciting challenges they face during their duties and offer up insight into the kind of background and qualifications the state department looks for when recruiting PAs. 

NEWS FLASH: Wisconsin becomes the 3rd state to join the PA Licensure Compact. Other approved states include Utah and New Jersey. (December 2023) Press play to learn about the PA Licensure Compact, what it is, who is in support of it, and how many more states need to pass legislation in order to complete the compact. In 2019 the AAPA, the Federation of State Medical Boards, the NCCPA and the Council of State Governments began working on enacting the PA Licensure Compact.  The PA Licensure Compact makes it easier for PAs to practice in multiple states without having to obtain multiple state licenses. This has far-reaching implications when it comes to telemedicine practices and improving PA portability and patient access to care. PA COMPACT INFO https://www.pacompact.org/ AAPA PA COMPACT INFO https://www.aapa.org/advocacy-central/pa-licensure-compact/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaisin/support

In this episode of PA Insights with NCCPA: -  We talk with a Board Certified PA who is currently serving in a leadership role about his path to leadership, and advice for other PAs who are looking to make an impact in the PA profession. (00:49) - We share information about NCCPA's Back2School program, and hear from a PA about her experience speaking to school-age students and why she thinks it's important for others to get involved in promoting the PA profession as a career choice. (17:32)

In this episode: -  (1:01) We dive in to PANRE-LA –  where we'll dig into some really insightful data as to how it's going so far and get expert answers to the questions we get the most from PAs about this recertification assessment option. -  (25:07) We have a great conversation with a Board Certified PA who's worked in global health for 30 years about her experience and how to get into that rewarding practice area and what PAs can teach and learn from the countries and cultures they dedicate themselves to. - (36: 34) We'll look at the latest workforce data and trends in the PA profession and will share how you as Board Certified PAs and PA students can use this information from our statistical reports.

In this episode: - We talk with two of the recipients of the Kathy J. Pedersen Grant to Promote Equitable care (which is available through the nccPA Health Foundation) about their grant outreach projects, what the application process was like, and tips they have for future applicants. (1:01) - Next, a Board Certified PA practicing in pediatrics shares her story of how she's educating her patients on heart health, not just in the exam room, but in a children's book. (23:24) - Finally, we take a look at the PA History Society's newest book on PA History. (32:54)

Our guest: Dawn Morton-Rias, President & CEO at National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)In this episode we discuss:  Mortan-Rias' background & what brought her to NCCPA Key challenges facing the PA profession today, and how NCCPA is helping to address them How NCCPA assists the PA's in the organization with their growth & success How the pandemic has affected the role of PA's in healthcare, especially alongside the ongoing challenges facing the healthcare industry today The future of NCCPA Sponsored by: CM&F Group (www.cmfgroup.com)To learn more about NCCPA please use the links below:- Website - LinkedInAlso, be sure to follow Slice of Healthcare on our social channels:- Website - Facebook - LinkedIn - Twitter - YouTube - Newsletter

Listen to Podcast Episode 103: Ten PANRE & PANRE-LA Intervention Complex Practice Question If you can't see the audio player, click here to listen to the full episode. Welcome to episode 103 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant/Associate Board Review Podcast. Join me today as we cover ten NCCPA-style board review questions for […] The post Podcast Episode 103: Ten PANRE & PANRE-LA Intervention Complex Practice Questions appeared first on The Audio PANCE and PANRE.

⭐️ CME Opportunity for this episode below ⭐️Have you ever wondered how best to manage your patients with pulmonary diagnoses? How much steroid use is too much for these patients? What happens after you refer your patients to pulmonology? How do we bridge the gap between primary care and pulmonology? You gave us all the questions that you have for pulmonology – and we have answers. In this high yield interview, we will go over the answers to all of your questions and a lot more. We talk in depth with pulmonologist Dr. Daniel Seifer about your questions and more. From what to be thinking about when referring your patient to pulmonology to patient teaching techniques, we cover a lot in this interview. We talk about:What your patient's steroid use can tell you about the status of their chronic conditionWhich tests to order for your patients, and what they mean for your patientThe right way to use inhalers, and common mistakes many patients makeInhalers versus nebulizers – which is right for my patient?What to be thinking about when you refer your patient to pulmonologyThis interview is like a crash course in next-level care for your patients with a pulmonary diagnosis. If you have felt pulmonology is a growth area for you, this interview should help. If you want to have better strategies for patient teaching, this interview should help. Grab a notebook and get ready to learn a lot in a little time – and improve the care that you give to your pulmonology patients in primary care.If you liked this post, also check out:Interview With A Pharmacist Ask A Cardiology Nurse Practitioner Your Urology Questions - AnsweredRead the full blog here.-----------------------

In this episode, we talk with the NCCPA President and CEO, Dawn Morton-Rias, Ed.D., PA-C, ICE-CCP, FACHE, about the “board certification” terminology, as well as the “PA” title change.

⭐️ CME Opportunity for this episode below ⭐️Feeling comfortable with treating type 2 diabetes can be overwhelming as a new grad Nurse Practitioner – and even as a seasoned Nurse Practitioner, especially if you don't have a lot of diabetic patients in your practice. Some patients will be able to improve their diabetes and get their A1C down with lifestyle changes alone; others will need to add oral medication; others will need to add insulin to get optimal control of their diabetes.When the time comes to have a conversation with your patient about starting insulin, they are likely to have lots of questions. If you want to be sure that you have answers, you have come to the right place. This week, we will walk through what you need to know when you have a patient who will be starting insulin for diabetes management. We'll talk about:✅ The other options for treating type 2 diabetes before you start insulin✅ How much improvement you can expect with various approaches to diabetes treatment✅ A framework for when to start insulin, and how to adjust the dose✅ Managing hypoglycemia after starting insulin✅ Why in-person visits are so beneficial for managing diabetesDiabetes is a complex diagnosis for providers and patients. When you feel confused and overloaded with information, imagine how your patient feels. Being prepared for these conversations and clinical scenarios will help you to feel more confident, which will help you to be an even better resource for your patients.✨ If you'd like support learning about how to manage Diabetes, including medication management, most recent guidelines, when to refer and examples of real-life patient cases, join us for the Managing Diabetes, Hypertension & CKD Review Course. Comes with 10.35 hours of continuing education, including 2.8 pharmacology hours, downloadable cheat sheets and lifetime access! Click here------------------------

⭐️ CME Opportunity for this podcast below ⭐️ If you're overwhelmed and intimidated by preoperative exams, you're not alone.Even a healthy patient undergoing a low-risk surgery can be stressful, but knowing the guidelines and tools can help you feel more confident in your practice.In this episode, you'll learn:Why we need to stop saying "preoperative clearance" and what to say insteadThe step-by-step approach to evaluating cardiac and pulmonary risksWhat tools can help you decide the risk and if they should have surgery (especially for the complicated patients)Link to free cheat sheet: https://www.realworldnp.com/016-opt-in________________

⭐️ CME Opportunity for this podcast below ⭐️ Becoming a nurse practitioner feels like becoming a nurse all over again - having questions like:What did I get myself into?Is it normal to feel like this?How do I know if this job is the right fit? Or if it's time to change?This week's episode is mixing it up, answering these questions from the community, #realtalk-------------------

⭐️ CME Opportunity for this podcast below ⭐️ Wrist pain is a SUPER common chief complaint in primary care. Most of the time, luckily, it's chronic wrist pain that's from overuse (versus the more acute, dangerous differential diagnoses with injuries), but it's still a lot to work through as a new nurse practitioner.In this week's episode, I'm covering the overview approach to diagnosing wrist pain in primary care for new nurse practitioners:✅ What first triage questions to ask✅ Red flags to watch out for✅ History questions, physical exam and special tests to perform✅ When to refer and when to consider getting imaging-----------------------

⭐️ CME Opportunity for this podcast below ⭐️ When you're a new nurse practitioner, you need to make thousands of decisions a day.(Which usually translates to thousands of questions).I made mistakes as a new grad, and luckily for me, I had a very patient colleague who was there to help guide me.In this video, I'll share:Some of my mistakes (I'm a little embarrassed)Three easy steps to make sure you ask questions the right way (so you get the answers you're looking for and build and maintain your colleague relationships)Leave me a comment below, what are some of the strategies you use to collaborate with your colleagues and supervisor?--------------------

Melissa Wilson, PA-C, MPAS from UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, and Vernon Sondak, MD, Chair, Department of Cutaneous Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute in Tampa, Florida, join host Raymond Liu, MD, for a discussion about the future of melanoma in 2023 and beyond. Treatments combining immunotherapies with targeted therapies, which disable the carcinogenic products of mutated cancer cells, have further increased treatment efficacy and durability. Toxicity and resistance, however, remain critical challenges to the field. During this podcast, our guests review past treatments and novel therapeutic interventions and discuss the term "de-escalation of care" and future directions as well as how to communicate with your healthcare team. About Our Guests Dr. Sondak is Chair of the Department of Cutaneous Oncology at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute in Tampa, Florida. He holds the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Distinguished Endowed Chair in Cutaneous Oncology, and is also a Professor in the Departments of Oncologic Sciences and Surgery at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. Since 2004, when he came to Tampa, the Cutaneous Oncology Clinic at Moffitt has grown into one of the largest multidisciplinary treatment centers for pediatric melanoma and related conditions in the world. Dr. Sondak has been a leader in studies of surgical treatment of melanoma and other cutaneous malignancies, particularly in the application of sentinel lymph node biopsy and lymph node dissection to the staging and treatment of melanoma, and has been instrumental in training many surgical oncologists in these techniques over the years. Dr. Sondak also has a strong research background: he served as Principal Investigator of the Moffitt Skin SPORE, a major NCI-funded “team science” grant conducting translational research in melanoma and other cutaneous malignancies. His research interests include surgical treatment of melanoma in adults and children; adjuvant (postoperative) and neoadjuvant (preoperative) therapy of melanoma; and evaluation of new therapies for patients with localized or disseminated melanoma. Melissa Wilson, PA-C, MPAS, has a wealth of knowledge and experience helping melanoma patients and their families. Melissa is up-to-date about the latest melanoma treatments and research. A natural trailblazer, Melissa is proud of her collaborative work as an NCCPA-certified physician assistant senior since 2005 with the distinguished melanoma specialist Dr. John Kirkwood at the University of Pittsburgh in the Cancer Institute Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine. Their treatment and research initiatives were so successful that they have been used as a template for other cancer programs throughout the country. Wilson works as a lead physician assistant for the Melanoma Program at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. A natural teacher, Melissa has also worked with a multidisciplinary team on patient education and collaboration. She holds appointments at Chatham University Clinical Preceptor, where she is adjunct faculty and is a cancer care module lecturer on melanoma since 2013. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aimatmelanoma/support

⭐️ CME Opportunity for this podcast below ⭐️ Syphilis lab interpretation can be confusing, and it's a BIG topic, but in this episode, I review the most common scenario that I see in primary care.I cover treponemal and non-treponemal tests, how to interpret them most specifically in the context of slightly abnormal, asymptomatic patients (the most common scenario in primary care), as well as the treatment and follow up, and when to refer to a specialist.How to cold call a specialist (you can do it!!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoFAYS0YN_U-----------------------

⭐️ CME Opportunity for this podcast below ⭐️ When it comes to choosing which oral contraceptive pill to prescribe, there are SO many options. How do you know which one is the right one? As a new nurse practitioner, you'll usually get different recommendations from different providers. In this video I'll be covering:The first step to prescribing that's easy to forgetWhat criteria to consider when choosingThe two main routes to follow (and how to know which one to go down)Plus, check out the resources I reference in this video to help you decide:CDC Medical Eligibility CriteriaList of Progestins by Androgen activity---------------------

⭐️ CME Opportunity for this podcast episode below ⭐️ It's 2 p.m., the medical assistant comes to your office and lets you know your next patient is ready, and they're here because they "need antibiotics"...... But do they? Or don't they?They've "had a cold" or "a nasty cough" for over three weeks now.... they've "tried everything," and "got an antibiotic last time."Are you seeing this every day now, too? 'Tis the season. This week's case study is all about that sticky situation--✔️ Productive cough for over 3 weeks ("subacute")✔️ What the differentials are, and ✔️ What to do about it (and who actually needs antibiotics).Please note that this case study was made pre-Covid pandemic so does NOT include Covid/long Covid as a differential.---------------------

In this episode: - We talk with two of the panelists from NCCPA's inaugural REPRESENT Summit about their experience at the summit and why increasing diversity in the PA profession is so important (1:40). - We take a look at PA demographic and workforce trends (21:31). - We talk with the nccPA Health Foundation about oral health disparities for people with disabilities and how Certified PAs and PA students can make an impact in that area (30:48).

⭐️ CME Opportunity for this podcast below ⭐️ So many things in primary care are deceptively complex. There may be a few genuinely simple things that we treat, but so many things that come into our exam rooms are complex and sometimes downright confusing. Anticoagulated patients are one of those situations. While the concept itself is pretty simple – medication that thins the blood so that they don't get clots, got it – the reality of managing an anticoagulated patient is something else. In primary care, we are often either inheriting the patient who is on anticoagulation, or we are following up after someone else started them (maybe after a trip to the emergency department).It is completely normal to question yourself with anticoagulated patients. If you have been there, or if you would like to be prepared before you see your first anticoagulated patient, this week's video is for you. We will talk about:✅ Where to start with the anticoagulated patient – and then where to go✅ Different types of anticoagulants✅ Everything you need to consider to prescribe anticoagulants safely✅ How long to keep a patient on anticoagulants✅ How to monitor the anticoagulated patient, and what to watch forAnticoagulation has so many benefits for the patients that need it, but like anything else in medicine, it comes with risks. Building up your knowledge about what to look for (and what to do if you find it) when working with anticoagulated patients will make such a difference in building your confidence as a provider.-----------------------Don't forget to grab your free Ultimate Resource Guide for the New NP

In this episode, we talk all about PANRE-LA, the new recertification assessment option available to Certified PAs. We discuss how it was developed, how the assessment will work, how it will be scored, who's eligible, and more!

Did you make it to the AAPA Conference 2022 this week in Indianapolis, or are you planning on attending next year in Nashville? In this episode, I share some of the highlights of this years' conference as well as what you can expect when you attend an AAPA conference as a physician associate / physician assistant.   During the conference this year, it was so interesting to hear Simone Biles and Jane Pauley discuss their mental health journeys over the years. Hayley Arceneaux then shared her incredible story of being a pediatric cancer survivor, working for St. Jude's as a PA, then getting to be part of the SpaceX Inspiration 4 team where she was the first PA in space as their medical officer. She is such an inspiration and an example of a PA doing some pretty cool stuff!    NCCPA also provided an update on PANRE-LA during the conference, which is the alternative to the PANRE (previously the only option for a recertification exam for PAs). Take a listen to hear about the overview of the exam as well as some of the benefits of this exam option. If you're due for recertification in 2024, 2025, or 2026, the application period for PANRE-LA opens soon in July 2022! Learn more about PANRE-LA here: https://www.nccpa.net/news/panre-la/      Enjoy the show? You can now support the PA the FI Way podcast through Buy Me a Coffee! Thank you for all of your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pathefiway    Follow along on Instagram: @pathefiway   https://www.instagram.com/pathefiway/   Join the private Facebook group created for current and future PAs on their journey to financial independence: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pathefiway    Like the Facebook page to follow along for updates: https://www.facebook.com/pathefiway   Website to read blog posts: pathefiway.com   Prefer to pin the posts that you found informative? Follow along on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pathefiway 

Did you make it to the AAPA Conference 2022 this week in Indianapolis, or are you planning on attending next year in Nashville? In this episode, I share some of the highlights of this years' conference as well as what you can expect when you attend an AAPA conference as a physician associate / physician assistant. During the conference this year, it was so interesting to hear Simone Biles and Jane Pauley discuss their mental health journeys over the years. Hayley Arceneaux then shared her incredible story of being a pediatric cancer survivor, working for St. Jude's as a PA, then getting to be part of the SpaceX Inspiration 4 team where she was the first PA in space as their medical officer. She is such an inspiration and an example of a PA doing some pretty cool stuff! NCCPA also provided an update on PANRE-LA during the conference, which is the alternative to the PANRE (previously the only option for a recertification exam for PAs). Take a listen to hear about the overview of the exam as well as some of the benefits of this exam option. If you're due for recertification in 2024, 2025, or 2026, the application period for PANRE-LA opens soon in July 2022! Learn more about PANRE-LA here: https://www.nccpa.net/news/panre-la/ Enjoy the show? You can now support the PA the FI Way podcast through Buy Me a Coffee! Thank you for all of your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pathefiway Follow along on Instagram: @pathefiway https://www.instagram.com/pathefiway/ Join the private Facebook group created for current and future PAs on their journey to financial independence: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pathefiway Like the Facebook page to follow along for updates: https://www.facebook.com/pathefiway Website to read blog posts: pathefiway.com Prefer to pin the posts that you found informative? Follow along on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pathefiway

In this episode: - We have a discussion with NCCPA Senior Director of Communications Erica Banks on NCCPA's inaugural Represent Summit, which is focused on increasing diversity in the profession. (00:53) - We talk with nccPA Health Foundation Board Chair Todd Allen on the Health Foundation's new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Grant, as well as the other grants they have available to Certified PAs and students. (8:45) - We'll answer some questions we've received about the new PANRE-LA. (18:07)

Welcome to Episode 15 of “The 2 View,” the podcast for EM and urgent care nurse practitioners and physician assistants! Show Notes for Episode 15 of “The 2 View” – Guidelines for the evaluation and diagnosis of chest pain, non-traumatic shoulder pain in the ER, thoughts on recertification, and mushrooms & psychedelics. 2021 AHA/ACC/etc. Guideline for the Evaluation and Diagnosis of Chest Pain Chest Pain Choice. care that fits. Published May 19, 2021. Accessed March 29, 2022. https://carethatfits.org/chest-pain-choice/ Grauer K. ECG Blog #292 — Why Did the Patient Die? Blogspot.com. Published March 21, 2022. Accessed March 29, 2022. https://ecg-interpretation.blogspot.com/2022/03/ecg-blog-292-why-did-patient-die.html Gulati M, Levy PD, Mukherjee D, et al. 2021 AHA/ACC/ASE/CHEST/SAEM/SCCT/SCMR Guideline for the Evaluation and Diagnosis of Chest Pain: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines. Circulation. Published October 28, 2021. Accessed March 29, 2022. https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001029 Non-Traumatic Shoulder Pain in the ER Appropriate Use Criteria Program. CMS.gov. Last Modified December 1, 2021. Accessed March 29, 2022. https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/Appropriate-Use-Criteria-Program Center For Medicare & Medicaid Implement New Rules for Shoulder Pain Diagnosis. Sonosite.com. Published January 22, 2020. Accessed March 29, 2022. https://www.sonosite.com/blog/center-medicare-medicaid-implement-new-rules-shoulder-pain-diagnosis Elaassar MMN, Emadeldin A, Zidan DZ, Sakr HM, Abdelazim H. Chronic non-traumatic shoulder pain: evaluation with ultrasonography and conventional mr imaging. QJM. Oxford Academic. Published May 19, 2020. Accessed March 29, 2022. https://academic.oup.com/qjmed/article/113/Supplement_1/hcaa068.013/5829209?login=true Mitchell C, Adebajo A, Hay E, Carr A. Shoulder pain: diagnosis and management in primary care. BMJ. National Library of Medicine: National Center for Biotechnology Information. Published November 12, 2005. Accessed March 29, 2022. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1283277/ Parker, et al. Musculoskeletal imaging: Medicare use, costs, and potential for cost substitution. Journal of American College of Radiology. 2008: 182:188. PANRE-LA Option for PA Recertification - What Do We Think about Recertification? Admin M. Home. Aaenp-natl.org. AAENP. Accessed March 29, 2022. https://www.aaenp-natl.org/ American Association of Nurse Practitioners. AANP. American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Published September 4, 2019. Accessed March 29, 2022. https://www.aanp.org/ American Nurses Credentialing Center. ANA. Accessed March 29, 2022. https://www.nursingworld.org/ancc/ Homepage. PNCB. Accessed March 29, 2022. https://www.pncb.org/ Maintain Certification. NCCPA. Published September 15, 2020. Accessed March 29, 2022. https://www.nccpa.net/maintain-certification/#panre-la-faqs NCCPA Announces Permanent Alternative to PANRE, PANRE-LA. NCCPA. Published December 1, 2021. Accessed March 29, 2022. https://www.nccpa.net/news/panre-la/ Mushrooms and Psychedelics Approach to Altered Mental Status. Default. CDEM. Accessed March 29, 2022. https://www.saem.org/about-saem/academies-interest-groups-affiliates2/cdem/for-students/online-education/m4-curriculum/group-m4-approach-to/approach-to-altered-mental-status Garcia J, Costa VM, Carvalho A, et al. Amanita phalloides poisoning: Mechanisms of toxicity and treatment. Food Chem Toxicol. NIH. Published September 12, 2015. Accessed March 29, 2022. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26375431/ Lowe H, Toyang N, Steele B, et al. The Therapeutic Potential of Psilocybin. Molecules. NIH. Published May 2021. Accessed March 29, 2022. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8156539/ Something Sweet COVID-19 Therapeutics Locator. Arcgis.com. ASPR. Accessed March 29, 2022. https://covid-19-therapeutics-locator-dhhs.hub.arcgis.com/ Prevention of SARS-CoV-2 Infection. NIH: COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines. Last Updated March 24, 2022. Accessed March 29, 2022. https://www.covid19treatmentguidelines.nih.gov/overview/prevention-of-sars-cov-2/ Recurring Sources Center for Medical Education. Ccme.org. http://ccme.org The Proceduralist. Theproceduralist.org. http://www.theproceduralist.org The Procedural Pause. Emergency Medicine News. Lww.com. https://journals.lww.com/em-news/blog/theproceduralpause/pages/default.aspx The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. Thesgem.com. http://www.thesgem.com Trivia Question: Send answers to 2viewcast@gmail.com Be sure to keep tuning in for more great prizes and fun trivia questions! Once you hear the question, please email us your guesses at 2viewcast@gmail.com and tell us who you want to give a shout-out to. Be sure to listen in and see what we have to share!

Welcome to Season 2! We start this season by learning from one of our profession's national treasures, Ms. Ruth Ballweg, MPA, PA-C Emeritus. Ruth shares her story as one of the pioneers of our profession as well as her work on supporting the international growth of the profession with the support of the NCCPA. She highlights the challenges of being a woman in the early days of the profession and how she deftly navigated the politics to become one of our biggest names in the profession.

Topics and discussions in this episode: - (00:53) Two new specialties (Dermatology; Palliative Medicine and Hospice Care) are being added to the CAQ program! - (14:20) nccPA Health Foundation has a new professional practice initiative. - (29:44) Good news.

In this episode, you'll hear: - Alisha Crabtree, a Certified PA, talks about her experience providing health care services to the homeless population. (1:05) - Certified PA and nccPA Health Foundation Board member Erin Crown explains how all Certified PAs can be psych PAs, in that they can all make a difference in their patients' mental health. She also gives tools and resources for PAs to utilize in clinical settings to guide patients to the proper mental health professionals they may need. (15:08) - NCCPA Director of Research Andrzej Kozikowski and Research Analyst Colette Jefferey share demographic and workforce data and trends from NCCPA's 2020 Certified PAs by Specialty report.(29:30) - Our Good News segment features Mary Vacala, a Certified PA who served as a medical provider for an incredible group of gold-medal winning athletes at this year's Paralympic Games in Tokyo. (40:40)

Dr. Dawn Morton-Rias is the first PA and woman of color to lead one of the four national organizations representing the PA profession. She shares her path to becoming a PA, her clinical journey, her work in PA education and her rise to national leadership. We'll learn more about the NCCPA and their role in supporting the profession in certifying PAs across the country.

In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Jonathan Meyer on best practices and strategies for improving clinician and patient communication, medication adherence, and collaboration in the community when it comes to treating schizophrenia. Optional CE Credits / Certificate Instructions: After listening to the podcast, to take the optional posttest and receive CE credit, click https://nei.global/POD21-Schiz Learning Objectives: After completing this educational activity, you should be better able to: Demonstrate strategies that involve patient and caregivers in shared informed decision-making for treatment goals Discuss the role of social aspects of community and behavioral health settings on patient experiences and treatment outcomes Address best practices for the use of telemedicine when monitoring treatment for schizophrenia and the use of LAIs Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements: The Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. MDs and DOs: NEI designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. A posttest score of 70% or higher is required to receive CE credit. Nurses and Physician Assistants: the ANCC and NCCPA accept organizations accredited by the ACCME as providers of “formally approved continuing education hours” (ANCC) and “Category 1 CME” (NCCPA). The content in this activity pertains to pharmacology and is worth 1.25 continuing education hours of pharmacotherapeutics. Peer Review: The content was peer-reviewed by an MD specializing in forensic psychiatry to ensure the scientific accuracy and medical relevance of information presented and its independence from bias. NEI takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CE activity. Disclosures: All individuals in a position to influence or control content are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships. Although potential conflicts of interest are identified and resolved prior to the activity being presented, it remains for the participant to determine whether outside interests reflect a possible bias in either the exposition or the conclusions presented. Interviewer Andrew J. Cutler, MD Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY Chief Medical Officer, Neuroscience Education Institute, Carlsbad, CA Consultant/Advisor: AbbVie, Acadia, AiCure, Alfasigma, Alkermes, Allergan, Atentiv, Cognitive Research, Intra-Cellular, Ironshore, Janssen, Lundbeck, Neurocrine, Noven, Otsuka, Sage, Sunovion, Supernus, Takeda, Teva Speakers Bureau: AbbVie, Acadia, Alkermes, Allergan, Intra-Cellular, Ironshore, Janssen, Lundbeck, Neurocrine, Noven, Otsuka, Sunovion, Supernus, Takeda, Teva, Tris Interviewee Jonathan M. Meyer, MD Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA Consultant/Advisor: Acadia, Alkermes, Intra-Cellular, Neurocrine Speakers Bureau: Acadia, Alkermes, Intra-Cellular, Neurocrine, Noven, Otsuka, Sunovion, Teva Pre-Interview Author Sabrina K. Bradbury-Segal, PhD Medical Writer, Neuroscience Education Institute, Carlsbad, CA No financial relationships to disclose. The Planning Committee and Peer Reviewer have no financial relationships to disclose. Disclosure of Off-Label Use: This educational activity may include discussion of unlabeled and/or investigational uses of agents that are not currently labeled for such use by the FDA. Please consult the product prescribing information for full disclosure of labeled uses. Cultural and Linguistic Competency: A variety of resources addressing cultural and linguistic competency can be found here: https://nei.global/culture Support: This activity is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Otsuka and Lundbeck. Released: September 23, 2021          CE credit expires: September 23, 2024

In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Leslie Citrome on some of the challenges that clinicians face when using traditional methods for the treatment of schizophrenia. They discuss the most current research on the development of TAAR1 agonists as a novel class of psychotropic medication for the treatment of schizophrenia. Optional CME Credits / Certificate Instructions: After listening to the podcast, to take the optional posttest and receive CME credit, click https://nei.global/POD21-TAAR1  Learning Objectives: After completing this educational activity, you should be better able to: Describe the challenges with traditional methods of treating schizophrenia Discuss the development of TAAR1 agonists as new class of psychotropic medication for the treatment of schizophrenia Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements: The Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. MDs and DOs: NEI designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. A posttest score of 70% or higher is required to receive CME credit. Nurses and Physician Assistants: the ANCC and NCCPA accept organizations accredited by the ACCME as providers of “formally approved continuing education hours” (ANCC) and “Category 1 CME” (NCCPA). The content in this activity pertains to pharmacology and is worth 1.0 continuing education hour of pharmacotherapeutics. Peer Review: The content was peer-reviewed by an MD specializing in psychiatry to ensure the scientific accuracy and medical relevance of information presented and its independence from bias. NEI takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity. Disclosures: All individuals in a position to influence or control content are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships. Although potential conflicts of interest are identified and resolved prior to the activity being presented, it remains for the participant to determine whether outside interests reflect a possible bias in either the exposition or the conclusions presented. Interviewer Andrew J. Cutler, MD Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY Chief Medical Officer, Neuroscience Education Institute, Carlsbad, CA Consultant/Advisor: AbbVie, Acadia, AiCure, Alfasigma, Alkermes, Allergan, Atentiv, Cognitive Research, Intra-Cellular, Ironshore, Janssen, Lundbeck, Neurocrine, Noven, Otsuka, Sage, Sunovion, Supernus, Takeda, Teva Speakers Bureau: AbbVie, Acadia, Alkermes, Allergan, Intra-Cellular, Ironshore, Janssen, Lundbeck, Neurocrine, Noven, Otsuka, Sunovion, Supernus, Takeda, Teva, Tris Interviewee Leslie Citrome, MD, MPH Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY Consultant/Advisor: AbbVie, Acadia, Alkermes, Allergan, Astellas, Avanir, Axsome, BioXcel, Cadent Therapeutics, Eisai, Impel, Intra-Cellular Therapies, Janssen, Karuna, Lundbeck, Luye, Merck, Neurocrine, Noven, Osmotica, Otsuka, Relmada, Sage, Shire, Sunovion, Takeda, Teva Speakers Bureau: AbbVie, Acadia, Alkermes, Allergan, Eisai, Intra-Cellular Therapies, Janssen, Lundbeck, Merck, Neurocrine, Noven, Otsuka, Sage, Shire, Sunovion, Takeda, Teva Stockholder: Bristol-Myers Squibb, Eli Lilly, Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Pfizer Pre-Interview Author Sabrina K. Bradbury-Segal, PhD Medical Writer, Neuroscience Education Institute, Carlsbad, CA No financial relationships to disclose. The Planning Committee and Peer Reviewer have no financial relationships to disclose. Disclosure of Off-Label Use: This educational activity may include discussion of unlabeled and/or investigational uses of agents that are not currently labeled for such use by the FDA. Please consult the product prescribing information for full disclosure of labeled uses. Cultural and Linguistic Competency: A variety of resources addressing cultural and linguistic competency can be found here: https://nei.global/culture  Support: This activity is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. Released: July 29, 2021 CME credit expires: July 29, 2024

Paul Lombardo, MSPS-HSA, PA-C Emeritus, DFAAPA is the only PA to serve as President and Chair of the AAPA, PAEA, PA Foundation, NCCPA, and the State PA Chapter for New York. He is the 2020 recipient of the Eugene Stead Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award which is the most prestigious honor any PA may receive from the academy and he is one of the most generous humans on the planet. We talk about his nearly 50 year history as a PA, PA educator, and national and state leader and he shares his thoughts about the future of the profession and the proposed name change.

In this episode: - We talk with Eliska Mirvald, a Certified PA and life coach, who offers up some tips on how to avoid burnout. (1:06) - Next, Director of Research Andrzej Kozikowski and Research Analyst Colette Jefferey share highlights from the newest report on Certified PA demographics and practice, as well as brand new data on PA practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. (16:27) - Then, Erica Banks, our Senior Director of Communications, joins us again to discuss some of the ways we promote the work of Certified PAs and why that's so important to NCCPA. (27:14) - Finally, to wrap up the show, we'll share some good news about Certified PA Bill Prentice and his upcoming patient outreach efforts in Africa. (40:58)

In this episode of PA Insights with NCCPA, we: - talk about our exciting new Back2School campaign to promote the PA profession as a career path to students and how you can get involved in this initiative. (1:05) - go over how you as Certified PAs can get involved in helping to develop NCCPA exams. (10:49) - share more ways the nccPA Health Foundation's grants can support community health initiatives your either already involved with or want to get started. (19:48) - recognize PA students and Certified PAs for helping to administer the COVID-19 vaccine. (33:00)

In this episode of PA Insights with NCCPA: - (00:56) We chat with some of our PA Ambassadors about what they're experiencing in practice as it relates to COVID-19, as well as their time in the NCCPA PA Ambassador program. **The PA Ambassadors in this segment are Anne Walsh, PA-C, Jessica Dell'Aquila, PA-C (Instagram @pa.ssionatelife), Sharon Denson, PA-C, Bonita Hall, PA-C (Instagram @babydollbonita), David Abiva, Jr., PA-C, Jackie Edwards, PA-C (Instagram @_iamjackie), Julie Davis, PA-C (Instagram @juliedavispa), Rashada Jordan, PA-C (Instagram @dreamsinspirelife)** - (50:48) We talk with NCCPA's Director of Research, Andrzej Kozikowski, and Research Analyst, Colette Jefferey, about demographic and workforce trends for Certified PAs in 23 specialties. - (1:00:24) We address a couple common questions that PAs and students have (documentation for Category 2 CME credits; submitting PANCE/PANRE scores or certification verification to a state for licensing). - (1:02:56) We share good news submitted to us by Morehouse School of Medicine PA Program: One of their students, Calbeth Alaribe, was one of the winners of the inaugural “MIT Hacking Racism in Health Care Challenge." If you have questions, please contact us at pr@nccpa.net!

Neurodegenerative disorders have become increasingly prevalent today and can often be accompanied by dementia and other neuropsychiatric conditions such as psychosis. It is important to be able to differentiate psychosis that is associated with various types of dementia, while this can be challenging to clinicians. However, there are several existing and novel therapeutics that can manage dementia-related psychosis. In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Laxman Bahroo on the practical strategies for the management of dementia-related psychosis. Optional CME Credits / Certificate Instructions: After listening to the podcast, to take the optional posttest and receive CME credit, click https://nei.global/POD20-DemPsychosis Learning Objectives: After completing this educational activity, you should be better able to: Describe the clinical presentation of psychosis in dementia Employ pharmacological treatment strategies to ameliorate psychosis in patients with dementia Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements: The Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NEI designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. A posttest score of 70% or higher is required to receive CME credit. Nurses and Physician Assistants: for your CE requirements, the ANCC and NCCPA will accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. The content in this activity pertains to pharmacology and is worth 0.75 continuing education hour of pharmacotherapeutics. Peer Review: The content was peer-reviewed by a PhD specializing in neurodegenerative diseases to ensure the scientific accuracy and medical relevance of information presented and its independence from bias. NEI takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity. Disclosures: All individuals in a position to influence or control content are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships. Although potential conflicts of interest are identified and resolved prior to the activity being presented, it remains for the participant to determine whether outside interests reflect a possible bias in either the exposition or the conclusions presented. Interviewer Andrew J. Cutler, MD Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY Grant/Research: Acadia, Aevi Genomics/Cerecor, Alder/Lundbeck, Akili Interactive, Alkermes, Allergan, Axsome, Biohaven, Daiichi Sankyo, Intra-Cellular, Ironshore, Janssen, Lilly, Lundbeck, Neurocrine, Novartis, Otsuka, Sage, Sunovion, Supernus, Takeda, Tris Consultant/Advisor: Acadia, Adlon, AiCure, Akili Interactive, Alfasigma, Alkermes, Allergan, Avanir, Cognitive Research, Intra-Cellular, Ironshore, Janssen, Lundbeck, Neurocrine, Novartis, Noven, Otsuka, Purdue, Sage, Sunovion, Supernus, Takeda, Teva Speakers Bureau: Acadia, Alfasigma, Alkermes, Allergan, Arbor, Avanir, Gedeon Richter, Intra-Cellular, Ironshore, Janssen, Lundbeck, Neurocrine, Otsuka, Sunovion, Supernus, Takeda, Teva, Tris Interviewee Laxman Bhagwan Bahroo, DO Associate Professor and Residency Program Director, Department of Neurology; Director, Botulinum Toxin Clinic; MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Pasquerilla Healthcare Center, Washington, DC Consultant/Advisor: AbbVie, Acadia, Acorda, Allergan, Amneal, Neurocrine, Revance, Sunovion, US World Meds Speakers Bureau: AbbVie, Acadia, Acorda, Adamas, Allergan, Amneal, Ipsen, Neurocrine, Sunovion, UCB, US World Meds Pre-Interview Author Sabrina K. Bradbury-Segal, PhD Medical Writer, Neuroscience Education Institute, Carlsbad, CA No financial relationships to disclose. The Planning Committee and Peer Reviewer have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. Disclosure of Off-Label Use: This educational activity may include discussion of unlabeled and/or investigational uses of agents that are not currently labeled for such use by the FDA. Please consult the product prescribing information for full disclosure of labeled uses. Cultural and Linguistic Competency: A variety of resources addressing cultural and linguistic competency can be found here: https://nei.global/culture  Support: This activity is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Acadia Pharmaceuticals. Released: December 14, 2020     CME credit expires: December 14, 2023

Despite increasing evidence that bipolar disorders often emerge in adolescence, only about half of adolescents with a bipolar disorder receive mental health care. Research has shown that an early onset of a bipolar disorder, concomitant with a poor diagnosis and lack of treatment, can have lifelong devastating effects for the patient. Adults and younger people who initially exhibit symptoms only of depression may later develop bipolar disorder. The risk of depression turning into bipolar disorder is estimated at 10 percent or less in adults but appears to be as high as 20–40 percent in children and adolescents. In this episode, Dr. Neera Ghaziuddin answers many questions regarding how to better diagnosis and treat pediatric bipolar disorder, and depression with mixed features in the pediatric population. Optional CME Credits / Certificate Instructions: After listening to the podcast, to take the optional posttest and receive CME credit, click https://nei.global/POD20-PedBip Learning Objectives: After completing this educational activity, you should be better able to: Discuss challenges to diagnosing bipolar disorder in the pediatric population (e.g. adolescents) Define the concept of “mixed features” according to different diagnostic criteria Improve the differential diagnosis of depression with mixed features (DMX) in children and adolescents Utilize evidence-based therapies in the treatment of pediatric patients presenting with DMX Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements: The Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NEI designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. A posttest score of 70% or higher is required to receive CME credit. Nurses and Physician Assistants: for your CE requirements, the ANCC and NCCPA will accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. The content in this activity pertains to pharmacology and is worth 0.50 continuing education hour of pharmacotherapeutics. Peer Review: The content was peer-reviewed by an MD specializing in pediatric psychiatry to ensure the scientific accuracy and medical relevance of information presented and its independence from bias. NEI takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity. Disclosures: All individuals in a position to influence or control content are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships. Although potential conflicts of interest are identified and resolved prior to the activity being presented, it remains for the participant to determine whether outside interests reflect a possible bias in either the exposition or the conclusions presented. Interviewer Andrew J. Cutler, MD Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY Grant/Research: Acadia, Aevi Genomics/Cerecor, Alder/Lundbeck, Akili Interactive, Alkermes, Allergan, Axsome, Biohaven, Daiichi Sankyo, Intra-Cellular, Ironshore, Janssen, Lilly, Lundbeck, Neurocrine, Novartis, Otsuka, Sage, Sunovion, Supernus, Takeda, Tris Consultant/Advisor: Acadia, Adlon, AiCure, Akili Interactive, Alfasigma, Alkermes, Allergan, Avanir, Cognitive Research, Intra-Cellular, Ironshore, Janssen, Lundbeck, Neurocrine, Novartis, Noven, Otsuka, Purdue, Sage, Sunovion, Supernus, Takeda, Teva Speakers Bureau: Acadia, Alfasigma, Alkermes, Allergan, Arbor, Avanir, Gedeon Richter, Intra-Cellular, Ironshore, Janssen, Lundbeck, Neurocrine, Otsuka, Sunovion, Supernus, Takeda, Teva, Tris Interviewee Neera Ghaziuddin, MD, MRCPsych Professor, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Unit, Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI No financial relationships to disclose. Pre-Interview Author Sabrina K. Bradbury-Segal, PhD Medical Writer, Neuroscience Education Institute, Carlsbad, CA No financial relationships to disclose. The Planning Committee and Peer Reviewer have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. Disclosure of Off-Label Use: This educational activity may include discussion of unlabeled and/or investigational uses of agents that are not currently labeled for such use by the FDA. Please consult the product prescribing information for full disclosure of labeled uses. Cultural and Linguistic Competency: A variety of resources addressing cultural and linguistic competency can be found at https://nei.global/culture. Support: This activity is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Sunovion. Released: December 3, 2020     CME credit expires: December 3, 2023

In this episode of PA Insights with NCCPA, you'll hear: The President/CEO of NCCPA, Dawn Morton-Rias, Ed.D, PA-C, talk about diversity of the PA profession and NCCPA's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A discussion with the NCCPA research department as they share highlights from the 2019 Statistical Profile of Recently Certified PAs. Answers to common questions PA students and Certified PAs have. Good news submitted to us by some of your peers.

Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a movement disorder characterized by involuntary movements of the tongue, lips, face, trunk, and extremities that occur in patients treated with dopamine receptor blocking agents (DRBAs). Patients can have symptoms that persist for months, years, or even permanently. Greater awareness about risk factors and which agents may be associated with higher likelihood of developing TD is critical to reduce the prevalence of this disorder. Understanding the most effective novel treatment approaches to TD is also important. In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Jonathan Meyer about the current best practices in the diagnosis, recognition, and treatment of tardive dyskinesia.  Optional CME Credits / Certificate Instructions: After listening to the podcast, to take the optional posttest and receive CME credit, click https://nei.global/POD20-TD  Learning Objectives: After completing this educational activity, you should be better able to: Identify the clinical presentation of tardive dyskinesia Implement treatment strategies for the management of tardive dyskinesia  Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements: The Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NEI designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. A posttest score of 70% or higher is required to receive CME credit.  Nurses and Physician Assistants: for your CE requirements, the ANCC and NCCPA will accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. The content in this activity pertains to pharmacology and is worth 0.50 continuing education hour of pharmacotherapeutics.  Peer Review: The content was peer-reviewed by a PhD specializing in psychiatry to ensure the scientific accuracy and medical relevance of information presented and its independence from bias. NEI takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity.  Disclosures: All individuals in a position to influence or control content are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships. Although potential conflicts of interest are identified and resolved prior to the activity being presented, it remains for the participant to determine whether outside interests reflect a possible bias in either the exposition or the conclusions presented.  Interviewer Andrew J. Cutler, MD Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY Grant/Research: Acadia, Aevi Genomics/Cerecor, Alder/Lundbeck, Akili Interactive, Alkermes, Allergan, Axsome, Biohaven, Daiichi Sankyo, Intra-Cellular, Ironshore, Janssen, Lilly, Lundbeck, Neurocrine, Novartis, Otsuka, Sage, Sunovion, Supernus, Takeda, Tris Consultant/Advisor: Acadia, Adlon, AiCure, Akili Interactive, Alfasigma, Alkermes, Allergan, Avanir, Cognitive Research, Intra-Cellular, Ironshore, Janssen, Lundbeck, Neurocrine, Novartis, Noven, Otsuka, Purdue, Sage, Sunovion, Supernus, Takeda, Teva Speakers Bureau: Acadia, Alfasigma, Alkermes, Allergan, Arbor, Avanir, Gedeon Richter, Intra-Cellular, Ironshore, Janssen, Lundbeck, Neurocrine, Otsuka, Sunovion, Supernus, Takeda, Teva, Tris  Interviewee Jonathan M. Meyer, MD Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA Consultant/Advisor: Acadia, Alkermes, Allergan, Intra-Cellular Therapies, Neurocrine Speakers Bureau: Acadia, Alkermes, Allergan, Janssen, Neurocrine, Otsuka, Sunovion, Teva  Pre-Interview Author Sabrina K. Bradbury-Segal, PhD Medical Writer, Neuroscience Education Institute, Carlsbad, CA No financial relationships to disclose.  The Planning Committee and Peer Reviewer have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.  Disclosure of Off-Label Use: This educational activity may include discussion of unlabeled and/or investigational uses of agents that are not currently labeled for such use by the FDA. Please consult the product prescribing information for full disclosure of labeled uses.  Cultural and Linguistic Competency: A variety of resources addressing cultural and linguistic competency can be found in this linked handout.  Support: This activity is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Neurocrine Continental, Inc.  Released: November 19, 2020          CME credit expires: November19, 2023

Dawn Morton-Rias, president and CEO of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) discusses the PANRE take home pilot and how it fits into future PA recertification.

Opioid addiction, abuse, and overdose have all grown to epidemic proportions in the United States as well as worldwide in recent years—such information is no longer up for debate. With an estimated 400,000 persons using illicit opiates each month, and another 4 million reporting use of prescription pain relievers for nonmedical purposes, in the United States alone, the debate now surrounds how best to treat those individuals suffering from opioid use disorder (OUD). In the past few years, there has been growing evidence for the efficacy of medication assisted therapy (MAT) for the treatment of OUD. However, there are still many challenges. Questions arise such as: What sort of training does a prescriber need to undertake in order to be able to prescribe medications for the treatment of OUD and how is this a barrier to treatment? How are the billing procedures for MAT challenging for clinicians who are prescribing? In this CME NEI Podcast, Dr. Larissa Mooney answers these questions and more on MAT for OUD. Optional CME Credits / Certificate Instructions: After listening to the podcast, to take the optional posttest and receive CME credit, click HERE. Learning Objectives: After completing this educational activity, you should be better able to: Describe the challenges to treating opioid use disorder (OUD) with medication assisted therapy (MAT) Explore treatments designed to optimize cessation of opioid addiction Discuss legal barriers and insurance barriers to treatment of OUD  Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements: The Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. MDs and DOs: NEI designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. A posttest score of 70% or higher is required to receive CME credit. Nurses and Physician Assistants: the ANCC and NCCPA accept organizations accredited by the ACCME as “providers of formally approved continuing education hours” (ANCC) and “Category 1 CME” (NCCPA). The content in this activity pertains to pharmacology and is worth 0.75 continuing education hour of pharmacotherapeutics. Peer Review: The content was peer-reviewed by an MD specializing in psychiatry to ensure the scientific accuracy and medical relevance of information presented and its independence from bias. NEI takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity. Disclosures: All individuals in a position to influence or control content are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships. Although potential conflicts of interest are identified and resolved prior to the activity being presented, it remains for the participant to determine whether outside interests reflect a possible bias in either the exposition or the conclusions presented. Faculty Interviewer / Author Andrew J. Cutler, MD Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY Grant/Research: Acadia, Aevi Genomics/Cerecor, Alder/Lundbeck, Akili Interactive, Alkermes, Allergan, Axsome, Biohaven, Daiichi Sankyo, Intra-Cellular, Ironshore, Janssen, Lilly, Lundbeck, Neurocrine, Novartis, Otsuka, Sage, Sunovion, Supernus, Takeda, Tris Consultant/Advisor: Acadia, Adlon, AiCure, Akili Interactive, Alfasigma, Alkermes, Allergan, Avanir, Cognitive Research, Intra-Cellular, Ironshore, Janssen, Lundbeck, MedAvante-ProPhase, Neurocrine, Novartis, Noven, Otsuka, Purdue, Sage, Sunovion, Supernus, Takeda, Teva Speakers Bureau: Acadia, Alfasigma, Alkermes, Allergan, Arbor, Avanir, Gedeon Richter, Intra-Cellular, Ironshore, Janssen, Lundbeck, Neurocrine, Otsuka, Sunovion, Supernus, Takeda, Teva, Tris Faculty Interviewer / Author Larissa J. Mooney, MD Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences; Director, Addiction Medicine Clinic; University of California, Los Angeles Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, Los Angeles, CAChief, Substance Use Disorders Clinic, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA No financial relationships to disclose. Pre-Interview Author Sabrina K. Bradbury-Segal, PhD Medical Writer, Neuroscience Education Institute, Carlsbad, CA No financial relationships to disclose. The Planning Committee and Peer Reviewer have no financial relationships to disclose.  Disclosure of Off-Label Use: This educational activity may include discussion of unlabeled and/or investigational uses of agents that are not currently labeled for such use by the FDA. Please consult the product prescribing information for full disclosure of labeled uses.  Cultural and Linguistic Competency: A variety of resources addressing cultural and linguistic competency can be found in this linked handout.  Support: This activity is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Alkermes.  Released: Sept 30, 2020          CME credit expires: Sept 30, 2023   Need to fulfill your CME credits? Join us virtually at NEI Max! and earn up to 28.75 CME credits. Check out with promo code PODCAST09 to get 10% off.

Welcome to episode 85 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE PA Board Review Podcast. Join me as I cover ten PANCE and PANRE Board review questions from the SMARTYPANCE course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet). Special from today’s episode: Download your copy of the Free Trello Smarty PANCE NCCPA™ Blueprint […] The post Podcast Episode 85: Ten Mixed Multiple Choice PANCE and PANRE Board Review Questions appeared first on The Audio PANCE and PANRE.

In this podcast episode, our Presentation and Exhibits Manager, Jeff Boswell, shares some tips on how PA students can prepare for PANCE.

Our VP of Certification Maintenance, Cindy Nalls, answers 5 of the most common questions our CME department receives in this podcast episode.

Who develops NCCPA test items? How are they reviewed and critiqued to ensure they accurately measure what PAs need to know? Get these answers and more in this podcast episode. Our Director of Psychometrics and Research, Josh Goodman, unveils some of the mystique surrounding how NCCPA exams are developed. (Please note: References to test "item" and "form" are found in this description and throughout the recording. A test "item" refers to a test question and a "form" is a collection of test questions that we administer all at one time.)

Schizophrenia is a chronic and debilitating disorder that creates a substantial burden not only for patients but also for their families. The high rates of treatment resistance, relapse rates, and incidence of adverse side effects in patients with schizophrenia suggest that a major treatment gap continues to exist. Given the high rates of treatment resistance, novel strategies and therapeutic approaches beyond D2 receptor blockade are being intensively studied. What are some of these novel approaches? How effective are they in the treatment of schizophrenia? What medications are available, or emerging that target neurotransmitters systems beyond dopamine? In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan Meyer and Dr. Leslie Citrome discuss some of the ground-breaking work in this field, and how you can better treat patients with schizophrenia. Optional CME Credits / Certificate Instructions: After listening to the podcast, to take the optional posttest and receive CME credit, click HERE. Learning Objectives: After completing this educational activity, you should be better able to: Describe clinical advances in our understanding of schizophrenia Describe novel treatments for schizophrenia Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements: The Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NEI designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. A posttest score of 70% or higher is required to receive CME credit.  Nurses and Physician Assistants: for your CE requirements, the ANCC and NCCPA will accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. The content in this activity pertains to pharmacology and is worth 0.75 continuing education hour of pharmacotherapeutics. Peer Review: The content was peer-reviewed by an MD specializing in psychiatry to ensure the scientific accuracy and medical relevance of information presented and its independence from bias. NEI takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity. Disclosures: All individuals in a position to influence or control content are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships. Although potential conflicts of interest are identified and resolved prior to the activity being presented, it remains for the participant to determine whether outside interests reflect a possible bias in either the exposition or the conclusions presented. Interviewer / Author Andrew J. Cutler, MD Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY Grant/Research: Acadia, Aevi Genomics/Cerecor, Alder/Lundbeck, Akili Interactive, Alkermes, Allergan, Axsome, Biohaven, Daiichi Sankyo, Intra-Cellular, Ironshore, Janssen, Lilly, Lundbeck, Neurocrine, Novartis, Otsuka, Sage, Sunovion, Supernus, Takeda, Tris Consultant/Advisor: Acadia, Adlon, AiCure, Akili Interactive, Alfasigma, Alkermes, Allergan, Avanir, Cognitive Research, Intra-Cellular, Ironshore, Janssen, Lundbeck, MedAvante-ProPhase, Neurocrine, Novartis, Noven, Otsuka, Purdue, Sage, Sunovion, Supernus, Takeda, Teva Speakers Bureau: Acadia, Alfasigma, Alkermes, Allergan, Arbor, Avanir, Gedeon Richter, Intra-Cellular, Ironshore, Janssen, Lundbeck, Neurocrine, Otsuka, Sunovion, Supernus, Takeda, Teva, Tris Interviewee / Author Leslie Citrome, MD, MPH Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY Consultant/Advisor: Acadia, Alkermes, Allergan, Avanir, BioXcel, Eisai, Impel, Indivior, Intra-Cellular Therapies, Janssen, Lundbeck, Luye, Merck, Neurocrine, Noven, Osmotica, Otsuka, Pfizer, Sage, Shire, Sunovion, Takeda, Teva, Vanda Speakers Bureau: Acadia, Alkermes, Allergan, Janssen, Lundbeck, Merck, Neurocrine, Otsuka, Pfizer, Sage, Shire, Sunovion, Takeda, Teva Stockholder: Bristol-Myers Squibb, Lilly, Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Pfizer Interviewee / Author Jonathan M. Meyer, MD Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA Consultant/Advisor: Acadia, Alkermes, Allergan, Intra-Cellular Therapies, Neurocrine Speakers Bureau: Acadia, Alkermes, Allergan, Janssen, Neurocrine, Otsuka, Sunovion, Teva Pre-Interview Author Sabrina K. Bradbury-Segal, PhD Medical Writer, Neuroscience Education Institute, Carlsbad, CA No financial relationships to disclose. The Planning Committee and Peer Reviewer have no financial relationships to disclose. Disclosure of Off-Label Use: This educational activity may include discussion of unlabeled and/or investigational uses of agents that are not currently labeled for such use by the FDA. Please consult the product prescribing information for full disclosure of labeled uses. Cultural and Linguistic Competency: A variety of resources addressing cultural and linguistic competency can be found in this linked handout. Support: This activity is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Intra-Cellular Therapies. Released: July 23, 2020          CME credit expires: July 23, 2023

In this episode of PA Insights with NCCPA, you'll hear: The NCCPA Research Department identify highlights in their 2019 Statistical Profile of Certified Physician Assistants. A discussion with the nccPA Health Foundation on the impact PAs can have in the area of mental health as well as the grant dollars they have available for PAs to help treat mental illness and many other areas of health care in their communities. Good News, including a PANRE Alternative Pilot passing standard update and an NCCPA Thank You to all PAs continuing to work harder than ever during this public health crisis and the ongoing protests for racial equality.

The years 2019-2020 brought to us coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), resulting in an unprecedented global pandemic. Emerging data, historical studies, and expert opinion point to a tremendous impact of COVID-19 on the development and exacerbation of psychiatric issues. This issue is compounded by the fact that access to mental health care services may be limited during this time of crisis. There is a critical need for mental health care providers to be prepared and educated to best serve the psychiatric needs of patients affected, either directly or indirectly, by the COVID-19 pandemic. There are still many questions. What are the psychological consequences of so many people losing their jobs, and so many businesses shutting down? What are some healthy coping strategies for parents to model at home, to protect their children’s mental health during this pandemic? In this CME NEI podcast episode, Dr. McIntyre answers these questions, and much more.  Optional CME Credits / Certificate Instructions: After listening to the podcast, to take the optional posttest and receive CME credit, click HERE.  Learning Objectives: After completing this educational activity, you should be better able to: Discuss the psychological, economic, and sociological implications that COVID-19 has had on mental health Examine the impact of COVID-19 on a variety of mental health issues Explore existing and novel strategies for continuing mental health care during a global pandemic such as COVID-19 Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements: The Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NEI designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. A posttest score of 70% or higher is required to receive CME credit.  Nurses and Physician Assistants: for your CE requirements, the ANCC and NCCPA will accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. Peer Review: The content was peer-reviewed by a PhD-PMHNP specializing in psychiatry to ensure the scientific accuracy and medical relevance of information presented and its independence from bias. NEI takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity.  Disclosures: All individuals in a position to influence or control content are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships. Although potential conflicts of interest are identified and resolved prior to the activity being presented, it remains for the participant to determine whether outside interests reflect a possible bias in either the exposition or the conclusions presented.  Faculty Interviewer / Author Andrew J. Cutler, MD Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY Grant/Research: Acadia, Aevi Genomics/Cerecor, Alder/Lundbeck, Akili Interactive, Alkermes, Allergan, Axsome, Biohaven, Daiichi Sankyo, Intra-Cellular, Ironshore, Janssen, Lilly, Lundbeck, Neurocrine, Novartis, Otsuka, Sage, Sunovion, Supernus, Takeda, Tris Consultant/Advisor: Acadia, Adlon, AiCure, Akili Interactive, Alfasigma, Alkermes, Allergan, Avanir, Cognitive Research, Intra-Cellular, Ironshore, Janssen, Lundbeck, MedAvante-ProPhase, Neurocrine, Novartis, Noven, Otsuka, Purdue, Sage, Sunovion, Supernus, Takeda, Teva Speakers Bureau: Acadia, Alfasigma, Alkermes, Allergan, Arbor, Avanir, Gedeon Richter, Intra-Cellular, Ironshore, Janssen, Lundbeck, Neurocrine, Otsuka, Sunovion, Supernus, Takeda, Teva, Tris Faculty Interviewee / Author Roger S. McIntyre, MD, FRCPC   Professor, Departments of Psychiatry and of Pharmacology; Head, Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit, University Health Network; University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada Grant/Research: CIHR/GACD/Chinese National Natural Research Foundation, Stanley Medical Research Institute Consultant/Advisor: Allergan, Janssen, Lundbeck, Minerva, Neurocrine, Otsuka, Pfizer, Purdue, Shire, Sunovion, Takeda Speakers Bureau: Allergan, Janssen, Lundbeck, Minerva, Neurocrine, Otsuka, Pfizer, Purdue, Shire, Sunovion, Takeda  Pre-Interview Author Sabrina K. Bradbury-Segal, PhD Medical Writer, Neuroscience Education Institute, Carlsbad, CA No financial relationships to disclose.  The Planning Committee and Peer Reviewer have no financial relationships to disclose.  Disclosure of Off-Label Use: This educational activity may include discussion of unlabeled and/or investigational uses of agents that are not currently labeled for such use by the FDA. Please consult the product prescribing information for full disclosure of labeled uses.  Cultural and Linguistic Competency: A variety of resources addressing cultural and linguistic competency can be found in this linked handout.  Support: This activity is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Alkermes.  Released: July 9, 2020          CME credit expires: July 9, 2023  

Methamphetamine is an extremely serious problem in the United States, and it remains one of the most commonly misused stimulant drugs in the world. There are severe psychological, and medical consequences from methamphetamine misuse and abuse. This poses a particular challenge for clinicians treating patients for mental health conditions that are comorbid with substance use disorder (SUD). This is especially challenging when there are also interactions that can alter or influence psychiatric medications used to treat these patients. Questions such as the following arise: Given the high comorbidity of SUD with ADHD, how often should you check drug screens, and what is the threshold for discontinuing the stimulants if tests come back positive? In this podcast episode, Dr. William Sauve’ addresses these concerns, and much more. He also employs strategies to improve communication with patients about being transparent when it comes to using substances. Optional CME credits / certificate instructions: After listening to the podcast, to take the optional posttest and receive CME credit, click HERE. Learning Objectives: After completing this educational activity, you should be better able to: Manage the challenges associated with psychiatric treatment of conditions comorbid with substance use disorder Integrate psychiatric drug interactions with methamphetamine use Assess treatments approaches for conditions associated with long-term use of methamphetamines Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements: The Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NEI designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. A posttest score of 70% or higher is required to receive CME credit.  Nurses and Physician Assistants: for your CE requirements, the ANCC and NCCPA will accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. The content in this activity pertains to pharmacology and is worth 0.50 continuing education hour of pharmacotherapeutics.  Peer Review: The content was peer-reviewed by an MD specializing in psychiatry to ensure the scientific accuracy and medical relevance of information presented and its independence from bias. NEI takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity.  Disclosures: All individuals in a position to influence or control content are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships. Although potential conflicts of interest are identified and resolved prior to the activity being presented, it remains for the participant to determine whether outside interests reflect a possible bias in either the exposition or the conclusions presented.  Faculty Interviewer Andrew J. Cutler, MD   Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY Grant/Research: Acadia, Alkermes, Allergan, Axsome, Biohaven, Intra-Cellular, Lundbeck, Novartis, Otsuka, Sage, Sunovion, Tris   Consultant/Advisor: Acadia, AiCure, Alfasigma, Alkermes, Allergan, Avanir, Intra-Cellular, Ironshore, Janssen, Lundbeck, MedAvante-ProPhase, Neurocrine, Novartis, Otsuka, Sage, Sunovion, Takeda, Teva, Tris Speakers Bureau: Acadia, Alkermes, Allergan, Avanir, Ironshore, Janssen, Lundbeck, Neurocrine, Otsuka, Sunovion, Takeda, Teva, Tris Faculty Interviewee William M. Sauvé, MD Regional Medical Director, Greenbrook TMS NeuroHealth Centers, Virginia Speakers Bureau: Avanir  Author Sabrina K. Bradbury-Segal, PhD Medical Writer, Neuroscience Education Institute, Carlsbad, CA No financial relationships to disclose.  The Planning Committee and Peer Reviewer have no financial relationships to disclose.  Disclosure of Off-Label Use: This educational activity may include discussion of unlabeled and/or investigational uses of agents that are not currently labeled for such use by the FDA. Please consult the product prescribing information for full disclosure of labeled uses.  Cultural and Linguistic Competency: A variety of resources addressing cultural and linguistic competency can be found in this linked handout.  Support: This activity is supported solely by the provider, NEI.  Released: June 8, 2020          CME credit expires: June 8, 2023

Food and beverages interact with certain psychiatric medications to alter their pharmacokinetic properties, resulting in potentially unintended health outcomes. In this podcast episode, Dr. Rajnish Mago describes common food and beverages that interact with psychiatric medication and provides recommendations for avoiding unintended food-drug interactions. Optional CME credits / certificate instructions: After listening to the podcast, to take the optional posttest and receive CME credit, click HERE.  Learning Objectives: After completing this educational activity, you should be better able to: Describe the effects of food on the bioavailability of certain psychotropic medications Discuss current evidence of the brain-gut connection’s impact on mental health Describe the effects of vitamin C, caffeine, and grapefruit on the pharmacokinetics of certain psychotropic medications  Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements: The Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NEI designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. A posttest score of 70% or higher is required to receive CME credit.  Nurses and Physician Assistants: for your CE requirements, the ANCC and NCCPA will accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. The content in this activity pertains to pharmacology and is worth 0.75 continuing education hour of pharmacotherapeutics.  Peer Review: The content was peer-reviewed by a PharmD specializing in psychiatry to ensure the scientific accuracy and medical relevance of information presented and its independence from bias. NEI takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity.  Disclosures: All individuals in a position to influence or control content are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships. Although potential conflicts of interest are identified and resolved prior to the activity being presented, it remains for the participant to determine whether outside interests reflect a possible bias in either the exposition or the conclusions presented.  Faculty Interviewer / Author Andrew J. Cutler, MD   Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY Grant/Research: Acadia, Alkermes, Allergan, Axsome, Biohaven, Intra-Cellular, Lundbeck, Novartis, Otsuka, Sage, Sunovion, Tris   Consultant/Advisor: Acadia, AiCure, Alfasigma, Alkermes, Allergan, Avanir, Intra-Cellular, Ironshore, Janssen, Lundbeck, MedAvante-ProPhase, Neurocrine, Novartis, Otsuka, Sage, Sunovion, Takeda, Teva, Tris Speakers Bureau: Acadia, Alkermes, Allergan, Avanir, Ironshore, Janssen, Lundbeck, Neurocrine, Otsuka, Sunovion, Takeda, Teva, Tris Faculty Interviewee / Author Rajnish Mago, MD Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY Speakers Bureau: Intas Stockholder: Johnson and Johnson  Pre-Interview Author Sabrina K. Bradbury-Segal, PhD Medical Writer, Neuroscience Education Institute, Carlsbad, CA No financial relationships to disclose.  The Planning Committee and Peer Reviewer have no financial relationships to disclose.  Disclosure of Off-Label Use: This educational activity may include discussion of unlabeled and/or investigational uses of agents that are not currently labeled for such use by the FDA. Please consult the product prescribing information for full disclosure of labeled uses.  Cultural and Linguistic Competency: A variety of resources addressing cultural and linguistic competency can be found in this linked handout.  Support: This activity is supported solely by the provider, NEI.  Released: May 11, 2020          CME credit expires: May 11, 2023    

What is our current understanding of the gut-brain connection? What is the difference between the microbiome and microbiota? How is dysbyosis of the gut associated with certain psychiatric disorders? In this CME podcast, we address these questions and more in this captivating interview between Dr. Andrew J. Cutler and Dr. Roger S. McIntyre! Optional CME credits / certificate instructions: After listening to the podcast, to take the optional posttest and receive CME credit, click HERE. Learning Objectives: After completing this educational activity, you should be better able to: Explore the relationship between the brain-gut-microbiome axis and chronic inflammation Discuss current evidence of the brain-gut connection’s impact on mental health Consider potential implications of the gut-brain connection for the treatment of various mental illnesses Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements: The Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NEI designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. A posttest score of 70% or higher is required to receive CME credit. Nurses and Physician Assistants: for your CE requirements, the ANCC and NCCPA will accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. The content in this activity pertains to pharmacology and is worth 1.0 continuing education hour of pharmacotherapeutics. Peer Review: The content was peer-reviewed by an MD specializing in psychiatry to ensure the scientific accuracy and medical relevance of information presented and its independence from bias. NEI takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity. Disclosures: All individuals in a position to influence or control content are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships. Although potential conflicts of interest are identified and resolved prior to the activity being presented, it remains for the participant to determine whether outside interests reflect a possible bias in either the exposition or the conclusions presented. Faculty Interviewer / Author Andrew J. Cutler, MD Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY Grant/Research: Acadia, Alkermes, Allergan, Axsome, Biohaven, Intra-Cellular, Lundbeck, Novartis, Otsuka, Sage, Sunovion, Tris Consultant/Advisor: Acadia, AiCure, Alfasigma, Alkermes, Allergan, Avanir, Intra-Cellular, Ironshore, Janssen, Lundbeck, MedAvante-ProPhase, Neurocrine, Novartis, Otsuka, Sage, Sunovion, Takeda, Teva, Tris Speakers Bureau: Acadia, Alkermes, Allergan, Avanir, Ironshore, Janssen, Lundbeck, Neurocrine, Otsuka, Sunovion, Takeda, Teva, Tris Faculty Interviewee / Author Roger S. McIntyre, MD, FRCPC Professor, Departments of Psychiatry and of Pharmacology; Head, Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit, University Health Network; University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada Grant/Research: CIHR/GACD/Chinese National Natural Research Foundation, Stanley Medical Research Institute Consultant/Advisor: Allergan, Janssen, Lundbeck, Minerva, Neurocrine, Otsuka, Pfizer, Purdue, Shire, Sunovion, Takeda Speakers Bureau: Allergan, Janssen, Lundbeck, Minerva, Neurocrine, Otsuka, Pfizer, Purdue, Shire, Sunovion, Takeda Pre-Interview Author Sabrina K. Bradbury-Segal, PhD Medical Writer, Neuroscience Education Institute, Carlsbad, CA No financial relationships to disclose. The Planning Committee and Peer Reviewer have no financial relationships to disclose. Disclosure of Off-Label Use: This educational activity may include discussion of unlabeled and/or investigational uses of agents that are not currently labeled for such use by the FDA. Please consult the product prescribing information for full disclosure of labeled uses. Cultural and Linguistic Competency: A variety of resources addressing cultural and linguistic competency can be found in this linked handout. Support: This activity is supported solely by the provider, NEI. Released: April 13, 2020          CME credit expires: April 13, 2023

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We covered heart failure in depth in 2019, but the NCCPA blueprint also have the different types of cardiomyopathies listed.  So for the first topic of season 5, I figured we would review the definitions, pathophysiology, causes, and distinguishing characteristics of these subtype of cardiomyopathies

Welcome to episode 77 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE PA Board Review Podcast. Join me as I cover ten PANCE and PANRE Board review questions from the Smarty PANCE course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet). Special from today’s episode: Download your copy of the Free Trello Smarty PANCE […] The post Podcast Episode 77: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast appeared first on The Audio PANCE and PANRE.

Welcome to episode 75 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE PA Board Review Podcast. Join me as I cover ten PANCE and PANRE Board review questions from the SMARTYPANCE course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet). This week we will be covering ten general board review questions based on the NCCPA PANCE and […] The post Podcast Episode 75: Ten FREE PANCE and PANRE Audio Board Review Questions appeared first on The Audio PANCE and PANRE.

The Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast Welcome to episode 73 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE PA Board Review Podcast. Join me as I cover ten PANCE and PANRE Board review questions from the SMARTYPANCE course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet). This week we will be […] The post Podcast Episode 73: Ten PANCE and PANRE Audio Board Review Questions appeared first on The Audio PANCE and PANRE.

The Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast Welcome to episode 71 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE PA Board Review Podcast. Join me as I cover ten PANCE and PANRE Board review questions from the SMARTYPANCE course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet). This week we will be […] The post Podcast Episode 71: Ten PANCE and PANRE Audio Board Review Questions appeared first on The Audio PANCE and PANRE.

The Audio PANCE/PANRE Board Review Exam Questions Welcome to episode 69 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE PA Board Review Podcast. Join me as I cover ten PANCE and PANRE Board review questions from the SMARTYPANCE course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet). This week we will be covering ten general board […] The post Podcast Episode 69: Ten PANCE and PANRE Board Review Audio Questions appeared first on The Audio PANCE and PANRE.

The Audio PANCE/PANRE – Ten PA Board Review Exam Questions Welcome to episode 67 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE PA Board Review Podcast. Join me as I cover ten PANCE and PANRE Board review questions from the SMARTYPANCE course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet). This week we will be covering ten general […] The post Podcast Episode 67: Ten PANCE and PANRE Board Review Audio Questions appeared first on The Audio PANCE and PANRE.

Ten Mixed NCCPA™ PANCE Content Blueprint Multiple Choice Questions Welcome to episode 63 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast. Join me as I cover ten PANCE and PANRE Board review questions from the SMARTYPANCE course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet). This week we will be covering ten […] The post Episode 63: The Audio PANCE and PANRE – Ten Mixed NCCPA™ Content Blueprint Multiple Choice Questions appeared first on The Audio PANCE and PANRE.

Ten Mixed NCCPA™ Content Blueprint Multiple Choice Questions Welcome to episode 61 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast. Join me as I cover ten PANCE and PANRE Board review questions from the SMARTYPANCE course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet). This week we will be covering ten general […] The post Episode 61: The Audio PANCE and PANRE – Ten Mixed NCCPA™ Content Blueprint Multiple Choice Questions appeared first on The Audio PANCE and PANRE.

Preparing For the PANCE/PANRE Exam: Conversation with Certified Medical Educators The thing standing between you and becoming a PA, other than school of course, is the PANCE exam. The Physician Assistant National Certification Exam is the ultimate goal of your PA training; it is THE comprehensive review of everything you learned in PA school. Passing this test is the last hurdle to becoming a Certified Physician Assistant and getting started in your career. There are multiple tactics people use to best prepare for this test, so for today’s episode I asked Mike Nowak PA-C, director of Certified Medical Educators and a practicing PA to join me on the podcast. Mike has trained thousands of PAs over the years during his three- and five-day review courses and shares his best study tips and test recommendations with us. Find Mike Nowak, PA-C and Certified Medical Educators here: FACEBOOK: CertMedEd facebook page WEBSITE: Certified medical educators   Links from Episode 9 Amazon links are “affiliate links” which means I earn a couple of dollars if you purchase using that link at no extra cost you. It’s a great way to help support PA startup, the podcast, and helps us continue our efforts. NCCPA blueprint Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment, Comprehensive book (The “Blue Bible”) 2019 Edition-https://amzn.to/2HWpY5O 2018 Edition-https://amzn.to/2FKjfbV Flashcards–https://amzn.to/2WJVgk2 CMDT Specialty Guides Family Medicine–https://amzn.to/2FJabE2 Cardiology–https://amzn.to/2HVUbSy Surgery–https://amzn.to/2WKgwGd Pediatrics–https://amzn.to/2CQJdJX OBGYN–https://amzn.to/2Id1WTL Geriatrics–https://amzn.to/2FKM1Jf Orthopedics–https://amzn.to/2I3Hkx7 Gastroenterology–https://amzn.to/2I3HKDH Emergency Medicine–https://amzn.to/2FTt5cx   HIGHLIGHTS—Time stamps of pertinent info for quick reference: 0:03–Killer Intro Music 0:27–Chris Darst, PA-C Has a Cold (er, Upper Respiratory Infection) 6:03–Hawaii Review Course! 10:20–Setting up a Study Schedule 13:40–Strategic Studying 15:08–Lag Time for New Information 17:53–Board Review Courses 18:43–Differences Between PANCE/PANRE 20:22–When Should Studying Start? 23:40–Variety with Studying 26:15–Why People Fail the PANCE Exam 29:24–Best Study Advice I’ve Heard 30:49–Test Taking Tips 35:30–Looking Forward: Preparing for your next boards

The Audio PANCE/PANRE PA Board Review Podcast Welcome to episode 59 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast. Join me as I cover ten Emergency Medicine End of Rotation Exam (EOR) review questions from the SMARTYPANCE course content following the NCCPA™ and PAEA content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet). This week […] The post Episode 59: Emergency Medicine EOR – The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast appeared first on The Audio PANCE and PANRE.

The Audio PANCE/PANRE PA Board Review Podcast Welcome to episode 57 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast. Join me as I cover ten PANCE and PANRE Board review questions from the SMARTYPANCE course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet). This week we will be covering ten endocrinology […] The post Episode 57: Endocrinology – The Audio PANCE/PANRE Board Review Podcast – Content Blueprint Review Endocrinology appeared first on The Audio PANCE and PANRE.

Welcome to episode 55 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast. Join me as I cover ten PANCE and PANRE Board review questions from the SMARTYPANCE course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet). This week we will be covering ten general board review questions based on the NCCPA PANCE […] The post Episode 55: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast – Mixed Content Blueprint Review appeared first on The Audio PANCE and PANRE.

Welcome to episode 53 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast. Join me as I cover ten PANCE and PANRE Board review questions from the Academy course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet) and the PAEA End of Rotation™ Exams Blueprints & Topic Lists. This week we will be […] The post Episode 53: General Surgery End of Rotation Exam – The Audio PANCE and PANRE Podcast appeared first on The Audio PANCE and PANRE.

Welcome to episode 51 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast. Join me as I cover ten PANCE and PANRE Board review questions from the Academy course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet). This week we will be covering ten general board review questions based on the NCCPA PANCE […] The post Episode 51: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast – Comprehensive Audio Quiz appeared first on The Audio PANCE and PANRE.

Welcome to episode 49 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast. Join me as I cover ten PANCE and PANRE board review questions from the Academy course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet). This week we will be covering 10 general board review questions based on the NCCPA PANCE […] The post Episode 49: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast – Comprehensive Audio Quiz appeared first on The Audio PANCE and PANRE.

Welcome to episode 47 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast. Join me as I cover 10 PANCE and PANRE board review questions from the Academy course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet). This week we will be covering 10 general board review questions based on the NCCPA PANCE […] The post Episode 47: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Podcast – Mixed Content Blueprint Board Review appeared first on The Audio PANCE and PANRE.

Welcome to episode 43 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast. Join me as I cover 10 PANCE and PANRE board review questions from the Academy course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet). This week we will continue to take a break from topic specific board review and […] The post Episode 43: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast appeared first on The Audio PANCE and PANRE.

Welcome to episode 41 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast. Join me as I cover 10 PANCE and PANRE board review questions from the Academy course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint. This week we will be taking a break from topic specific board review and covering 10 general board review questions. […] The post Episode 41: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast appeared first on The Audio PANCE and PANRE.

Jeffrey Katz, PA-C, DFAAPA, President of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) sat down with Dermcast host Martha Sikes, MS, RPh, PA-C, at the SDPA’s recent Annual Summer Dermatology Conference (2016) in Austin, Texas, to discuss the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants’ (NCCPA) proposed changes to the [...]

Welcome to episode 39 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast. Join me as I continue to cover topic specific PANCE and PANRE review from the Academy course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint. Click here to download my interactive content blueprint checklist This week we will be covering 10 topic specific OBGYN/reproductive board […] The post REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM : THE AUDIO PANCE AND PANRE PODCAST TOPIC SPECIFIC REVIEW EPISODE 39 appeared first on The Audio PANCE and PANRE.

Welcome to episode 37 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast. Join me as I continue to cover topic specific PANCE and PANRE review from the Academy course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint. Click here to download my interactive content blueprint checklist This week we will be covering 10 topic specific […] The post Musculoskeletal 1: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Podcast Topic Specific Review Episode 37 appeared first on The Audio PANCE and PANRE.

Welcome to episode 35 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast. Join me as I continue to cover topic specific PANCE and PANRE review from the Academy course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint. This week we will be covering 10 topic specific Genitourinary board review questions. GU accounts for 6% of […] The post Genitourinary 1: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Podcast Topic Specific Review Episode 35 appeared first on The Audio PANCE and PANRE.

Welcome to episode 33 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast. Join me as I continue to cover topic specific PANCE and PANRE review from the Academy course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint. This week we will be covering 10 topic specific HEENT board review questions. Eyes, Ears Nose and Throat accounts […] The post EENT 1: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Podcast Topic Specific Review Episode 33 appeared first on The Audio PANCE and PANRE.

Welcome to episode 31 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast. Join me as I continue to cover topic specific PANCE and PANRE review from the Academy course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint. This week we will be covering 10 topic specific Gastroenterology board review questions. Gastroenterology and Nutrition accounts for 10% […] The post Gastroenterology 1: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Podcast Topic Specific Review Episode 31 appeared first on The Audio PANCE and PANRE.

Welcome to episode 29 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast. Over the next few episodes I will be covering topic specific PANCE and PANRE review from the Academy course content following the NCCPA content blueprint. This week we will be covering 10 topic specific Pulmonology board review questions. Below you […] The post Pulmonology 1: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Podcast Topic Specific Review Episode 29 appeared first on The Audio PANCE and PANRE.

Welcome to episode 27 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast. Over the next few episodes I will be covering topic specific PANCE and PANRE review from the Academy course content following the NCCPA content blueprint. This week we will be covering 10 topic specific Cardiology board review questions. Below you […] The post Cardiology 1: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast Episode 27 appeared first on The Audio PANCE and PANRE.

The NCCPA has officially stated that they are changing the PANRE from a six year cycle to a ten year cycle!  Recertification was first introduced in 1981 and since that time it has always been on a six year cycle.  This is amazing news!  These are huge changes to our profession that many of us […] The post 006 How Will the New Ten Year PANRE Cycle Affect You? appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

Guest: Donald Sefcik, MD Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA After many years of discussion, the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) will offer PAs Certificates of Added Qualification in 5 specialties, beginning in 2011. Dr. Don Sefcik, chairman of the NCCPA, joins host Lisa Dandrea Lenell to explain what it takes to obtain certification, what the benefits are to PAs, and why the NCCPA decided to institute the certification now, with the nation's healthcare system in flux.

Guest: Michael Gerchufsky Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA In October 2007, the first program in the Clinicians Roundtable series focusing on the issues of physician assistants aired on ReachMD. This week's program celebrates our 100th show and introduces a new series, Partners in Practice, a new, expanded series addressing the concerns of both physician assistants and nurse practitioners. This week, host Lisa Dandrea Lenell looks back at two and a half years of PA topics and guests. She is joined by Michael Gerchufsky, editor of the journal ADVANCE for Physician Assistants to talk about changes in the PA profession and where it's going in the future. Some of the issues they'll cover are: PA certification, the role of the NCCPA, and trends in PA specialization. Tune in weekly to the new series, Partners in Practice, hosted by physician assistant Lisa Dandrea Lenell and nurse practitioner Mimi Secor.