Podcasts about pa c host lisa dandrea lenell

Guest: Robert M. Blumm, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA Even in times of economic recession, the job outlook for physician assistants is very good. Money Magazine recently ranked PA as the second best job in the country, and US News and World Report ranks PA as the top career in America. However, like most jobs, there is still increased competition for employment. PA Bob Blumm, surgical assistant and distinguished fellow of the AAPA, talks with host Lisa Dandrea Lenell about what you need to do to get prepared for your next job interview.

Guest: Gary Falcetano, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA As the medical publishing industry evolves, and journals expand into non-print new media, it's a good time to explore the function of medical journals in the professional lives of PAs and NPs. Will the experience of receiving a journal in the mail soon be a thing of the past? What do we get out of print media that we don't get online, and vice versa? And, in addition to clinical practice information, what can the engaged reader get out of the publications they read? PA Gary Falcetano, publisher of Clinician Reviews and Emergency Medicine, joins host Lisa Dandrea Lenell to discuss the relevance of PA/NP journals, their evolution in the 21st century, and a model for an engaged journal reader.

Guest: David Fahringer, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA Saudi Arabia is a country that is quickly developing, and as part of that development, physican assistants are filling a newly emerging need in the healthcare system. Our guest is PA David Fahringer, department head and program director at the Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences in Dhahran, where students recently completed their first semester in the new 28-month "assistant physician" program. They discuss the advantages and challenges of the program's military component, and how cultural differences are being surmounted to make the program a success.

Guest: James Van Rhee, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA The physician assistant profession is one of the fastest growing careers in the United States, and PA programs are popping up all over the country to keep up with the demand. The latest addition is the physician assistant program at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago. Director. Jim Van Rhee PA-C joins host Lisa Dandrea Lenell to discuss the details of the program, how it differs from other PA curricula, and why Northwestern decided to add a program for PAs to their medical school.

Guest: Matt Freitas, FNP-C, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA Delivering quality mental health care to patients seems to come with an overwhelming number of obstacles. How can primary care practices make it easier to provide psychiatric and psychological services? Matt Frietas, an NP/PA and vice president of Aspen Medical Group in Modesto, California, speaks with host Lisa Dandrea Lenell about how his clinic overcame billing issues, HIPPA laws and charting problems to provide quality mental healthcare to his patients at his clinic.

Guest: Russell Dorr, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA The virus that nearly wipes out the population in mega-popular horror writer Stephen King's novel The Stand and the physician assistant pressed into running the hospital in King's Under the Dome were created out of the author's imagination — with the technical advice of PA Russell Dorr. Mr. Dorr is a physician assistant at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Family Practice in Merrimack, New Hampshire, and has been Stephen King's medical researcher and advisor since 1975, working behind the scenes when the best-selling author brings medical issues into his fictional worlds. Host Lisa Dandrea Lenell talks with Mr. Dorr about how he began working with Stephen King, and the connections between his work as a PA his involvement in King's books, movies and television miniseries.

Guest: Jeffrey Nicholson, PhD, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA All PAs hope to never be sued. But if it happens, will malpractice coverage pay for legal costs and court awards? Is employer-provided malpractice coverage enough, and what are the differences between the types of policies? PA Jeff Nicholson, president of the American Academy of Physician Assistants in Legal Medicine, sorts out these issues and others with host Lisa Dandrea Lenell. They also look at whether additional policies are needed, depending on the PA's specialty.

Guest: Karen Bass, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA Karen Bass began her career in the 1980s as a PA working in the nation's largest trauma center at the Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center, but away from the ED she had a passion for politics. Today she is the former speaker of the California Assembly and the democratic nominee for the 33rd congressional district in California. Speaker Emeritus Bass joins host Lisa Dandrea Lenell to discuss how her career in healthcare shaped and influenced her career in politics, and the changes she would like to bring to the physician assistant profession if she's elected to Congress in November.

Guest: Jeremy Allen, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA When patients go to the emergency department for a non-life-threatening emergency, it seems impossible to predict how long the wait could be to see a medical provider. But now patients in New Britain, Connecticut, can plan their care by checking their iPhone. Physician assistant Jeremy Allen talks with host Lisa Dandrea Lenell about his role as lead developer on an iPhone app for the Hospital of Central Connecticut. They discuss the benefits to patients and ER staff, as well as how to expand the technology for other medical sites.

Guest: William Fenn, PhD, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA The House of Delegates establishes philosophies and beliefs for the physician assistant profession. It was a busy time for delegates at this years AAPA Conference in Atlanta. Several legislative issues passed, some failed, some had to be tabled and some major issues didn't even come up. What changes were made and how will these decisions affect PAs across the country? Dr. William Fenn, immediate past vice president of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, speaker of the House of Delegates and professor at Western Michigan University, reviews what transpired at the meeting with host Lisa Dandrea Lenell. They also explain the process and how PAs can get involved.

Guest: Jeffrey Nicholson, PhD, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA A malpractice lawsuit is something all physician assistants want to avoid, but what do you do if you are sued by a patient? We'll explore the difference between malpractice for physicians and malpractice for PAs, and can a PA be qualified to testify in court as a legal expert? Dr. Jeffrey Nicholson, president of the American Academy of PAs in Legal Medicine, joins host Lisa Dandrea Lenell to talk about the process of a lawsuit, common themes and mistakes in PA malpractice cases, and what to do if you make a mistake.

Guest: Robert M. Blumm, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA Forty years ago, the title of "physician associate" was changed to "physician assistant." Now there is a strong grassroots effort amongst PAs to change the name back. On April 5, 2010, 50 leaders in the PA profession signed a letter declaring that the title "physician associate" better fits the role. Bob Blumm, immediate past president of the Association of Plastic Surgery Physician Assistants and a supporter of the letter, joins host Lisa Dandrea Lenell to talk about why this change is critical to the profession, the implications it will have on the future and what needs to be done to make the change a reality.

Guest: James Cawley, MPH, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA In the early 1970s and 80s, when the PA profession was in its infancy, there was a lot of research about this new option in healthcare careers. Fast forward 40 years, and the research has tapered off because of lack of funding, manpower, and because so many questions were answered in those early years of the field. What are the issues yet to be addressed about PA performance, clinical practice, and career trajectory? Jim Cawley, director of the PA/MPH program at The George Washington University in Washington, DC, talks with host Lisa Dandrea Lenell about the recent summit on PA research, why he believes continued research is important, and the research still missing from the knowledge base.

Guest: Matt Freitas, FNP-C, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA The Aspen Family Medical Group in the farming town of Modesto, California, has found success for 20 years as a clinic practice and as part of the larger community, with a novel business model. They accept all types of insurance, charge $40 for a physical exam, turn no one away because of inability to pay, welcome walk-ins, provide prescriptions at a cost of $4 or give them away for free, and share profits with employees. How does this work? PA/NP Matt Freitas, vice president of the clinic, talks to host Lisa Dandrea Lenell.

Guest: Dawn LaBarbera, PhD, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA Why do PAs enjoy going to work? Three main reasons: helping others, interacting with patients and the intellectual challenge of the career. A 2004 study found physician assistants are the happiest medical professionals. Dr. Dawn LaBarbera, chair of PA studies at the University of St. Francis in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins host Lisa Dandrea Lenell to discuss how her study impacts PAs now, and what PAs should look for in career decisions to retain high job satisfaction.

Guest: James Scheulen, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA In 1975, Jim Schuelen began his career working as a PA in an emergency room. Today he is the chief administrative officer for the Johns Hopkins Department of Emergency Medicine and president of Johns Hopkins Emergency Medical Services. He joins host Lisa Dandrea Lenell to discuss the skill sets, preparation and challenges that are in store for a PA who wants to transition from clinical medicine to hospital management.

Guest: Roderick Hooker, PhD, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA How does a doctor know when it's the right time to add a physician assistant to the office staff? There are a lot of factors to take into consideration when making the decision to add new employees. Dr. Roderick Hooker, co-author of the book Physician Assistant Policy and Practice, 3rd Edition, joins host Lisa Dandrea Lenell to discuss the cost effectiveness and productivity of the PA in a primary care practice, as well as how to build a cooperative relationship between a supervising doctor and a PA.

Guest: Jack Lasoski, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA How do employees working in large facilities know it's safe to return to work after being injured on the job? More than likely they must get clearance from one of the 2000 physician assistants working in occupational medicine across the country. Jack Lasoski, director of health services for the United States Enrichment Corporation in Paducah Kentucky, joins host Lisa Dandrea Lenell to talk about the history of PAs in occupational medicine, the typical day of a PA in this field, and the challenges and changes taking place within the specialty.

Guest: Krystie Lennox, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA More than 10 million surgical and non surgical cosmetic procedures were performed in the United States in 2008. Many of those procedures were performed by physician assistants. Krystie Lennox, the co-founder of the Aesthetic Extender Symposium, talks with host Lisa Dandrea Lenell about the state-by-state rules related to PAs performing cosmetic procedures, how to become part of this expanding specialty, and how to stay informed in this fast changing area of medicine.

Guest: Nadia Miniclier, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA How does a country with only 2,500 practicing doctors provide medical care to 22 million people? That's the healthcare crisis facing the medical community and the people in Ghana. Host Lisa Dandrea Lenell looks at the healthcare landscape in this West African country, the issue of brain-drain, and the role of physician assistants — known there as "medical assistants" — in the country of Ghana, as compared to physician assistants in the US. Her guest is PA Nadia Miniclier, director of the Ghana Clinical Medicine Rotation at the PA program at the University of Utah.

Guest: Allan (Al) Forde, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA The physician assistant concept was introduced to Australia in 1999, a decade later there are two pilot programs underway and the first class of PAs started their training in July 2009. Al Forde, senior lecturer at James Cook University in Townsville, Australia, joins host Lisa Dandrea Lenell to discuss the future of PAs in Australian healthcare.

Guest: Catherine Hoelzer, MPH, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA Imagine your patients walking for two weeks just to receive medical care or operating your medical practice in mud huts without running water or electricity. Those are the conditions under which PA Catherine Hoelzer operates in South Sudan everyday. Ms. Hoelzer joins host Lisa Dandrea Lenell to talk about the daily challenges she faces and her goals for improving medical care in a third world country.

Guest: Ruth Ballweg, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA The rate of dental disease in Alaska is the highest in the United States. In order to combat the problem, Medex has started a dental therapy program in the area called DENTEX. Ruth Ballweg, director of the MEDEX Northwest program, discusses with host Lisa Dandrea Lenell how Medex became involved with dental care, the progress of the program and their plans to expand the DENTEX program into other states.

Guest: William Fenn, PhD, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA The physician assistant has become a vital part of the medical community in the United States, but can the model be replicated in other countries? England, Japan, Australia and the Netherlands are just a few of the countries across the world trying to bring a PA model to their medical force. Dr. Bill Fenn, vice president of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and professor at Western Michigan University, joins host Lisa Dandrea Lenell to discuss the challenges, politics and cultural differences to bringing the PA field to other countries across the globe.

Guest: Ruth Ballweg, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA When PAs meet other PAs from across the country, they often ask each other, Are you a Duke-trained PA or a MEDEX PA? This question comes from the early days of the profession when a difference in training depended on whether you lived on the east coast or the west coast of the United States. Ruth Ballweg, director of the MEDEX Northwest Physician Assistant Program at the University of Washington School of Medicine, joins host Lisa Dandrea Lenell to discuss the history of the MEDEX program and what this model offers to PA students.

Guest: Randy Danielsen, PhD, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) will launch their specialty certification program, beginning with five specialties, in 2011. What does a PA who may want to get certifiedneed to know? Dr. Randy Danielsen, dean of Arizona School of Health Sciences at A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona, joins host Lisa Dandrea Lenell to talk about why it's the right time for certification in the PA field as well as the myths and fears surrounding these new changes.

Guest: Tom Zampieri, PhD, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA The Department of Veterans Affairs is the single largest employer of PAs in the United States. With 1,600 PAs in the VA workforce, the PA leadership is only a part time field position. Dr. Tom Zampieri, director of government relations for the Blinded Veterans Association, joins host Lisa D'Andrea Lenell to talk about the possibility of a full-time director in the VA central office.

Guest: Reginald Carter, PhD, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA Guest: Leila Ledbetter The physician assistant profession is rich in history. The PA History Center at the Duke University Medical Center in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, houses everything from oral histories of early PAs to photographs, personal papers and artifacts at the museum. Dr. Reggie Carter, founder of the PA History Center, and Leila Ledbetter, director and archivist at the Center, joins host Lisa Dandrea Lenell to discuss the importance of the museum to the PA profession and how you can experience it, even if you can't visit in person.

Guest: Reginald Carter, PhD, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA Where is the beginning of the physician assistant profession? Is it in the 1960's, in response to a growing a shortage of physicians? Or does it go back even earlier than that? Dr. Reginald Carter, founder of the PA History Center in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, joins host Lisa Dandrea Lenell to talk about the pioneers at the roots of the profession and why it's critical to preserve this history.

Guest: Stephen Hanson, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA The debate over healthcare reform is on the minds of all medical professsionals these days. What could be different for PAs if new legislation is enacted? How is the American Academy of Physician Assistants assuring that PAs are an essential part of the debate? How can you get involved to make sure your representatives in Congress hear your voice? Steven Hanson, president of the AAPA, joins host Lisa D'Andrea Lenell to sort out what the AAPA is doing to keep PAs in the healthcare reform process.

Guest: Gail Curtis, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA The research is yet to be written on the number of physician assistants that face substance abuse issues. Gail Curtis, an assistant professor of PA studies at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, joins host Lisa D'Andrea Lenell to discuss the reasons PAs may abuse controlled substances, how to get proper treatment and the programs that are available for medical professionals.

Guest: Rear Admiral Michael Milner, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA You may understand what PAs do in the five armed services of the military, but do you know about their role in the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, the largest public health program in the world? Rear Admiral Michael Milner joins host Lisa Dandrea Lenell to talk about the role of the Corps and the role that PAs play within the organization. He also discusses his path to becoming the only physician assistant to hold the rank of flag officer in any uniformed service.

Guest: Matt Baker, PhD, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA When disaster strikes, the first instinct of a medical professional is to jump in and help; however, that's not necessarily the best tactic. Dr. Matt Baker, dean of the school of science and health at the University of Philadelphia, joins host Lisa Dandrea Lenell to discuss volunteer options for PAs in the event of a local or national disaster. The two also discuss state licensing issues and educational opportunities for PAs who may want to become first responders.

Guest: Robin Hunter Buskey, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA Physician assistants are often a vital part of the team delivering medical care to prison inmates. Robin Hunter Buskey, the 2009 PA of the Year and a senior clinical PA at the Butner Federal Corrections Complex in Butner, North Carolina, joins host Lisa D'Andrea Lenell to discuss how working in a federal prison differs from a community health system.

Guest: George Collins, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA The opportunities for physician assistants in their practices are evolving. In practices all around the country PAs are not only seeing patients they are helping to run the offices and manage employees. PA George Collins chief physician assistant and PA director for Orthocarolina in Charlotte, North Carolina, joins host, Lisa D'Andrea Lenell to discuss his leadership role and the unique business model at the large orthopedic group where he works.

Guest: George Collins, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA Over ten percent of all physician assistants work in orthopedics, and the number continues to grow. So why is this such a popular career choice? George Collins, chief physician assistant and PA director for Orthocarolina in Charlotte, North Carolina, discusses with host Lisa Dandrea Lenell why PAs are drawn to athletics, what it takes to build a career in sports medicine and how to get involved with a sports team in your area.

Guest: Michelle Mack, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA You've seen forensic investigators on TV detective shows like Law and Order and CSI but what is the job really like? Physician Assistant Michelle Mack, Director of Forensic Investigation at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in the District of Columbia, talks with host Lisa D'Andrea Lenell about how she puts together the puzzle surrounding a death investigation. The two also discuss how her PA training plays an integral role in her job and how she deals with the emotional side of a very difficult job.

Guest: Cynthia Lord, MHS, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA Despite the current economic recession in the United States, the PA profession is growing at a rapid pace. Currently there are 73,000 PAs nationwide and 5000 new PAs are graduating every year. Cynthia Lord, president of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the program director of the Physician Assistant Program at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut, talks with host Lisa D'Andrea Lenell about why the PA profession remains solid and whether a PA career is immune to troubled financial times. The two also look at the growing pains of a thriving field and how the profession is dealing with current growth.

Guest: Cynthia Lord, MHS, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA Is the clinical doctorate appropriate for the physician assistant as an entry-level degree, as a post-graduate degree, or not at all? Those are just a few of the questions discussed recently at the PA Clinical Doctorate Summit held in Atlanta. Cynthia Lord, president of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the program director of the Physician Assistant Program at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut, joins host Lisa D'Andrea Lenell to discuss the recommendations made by an independent panel of health professionals. The two also talk about a possible bridge program for PAs to go to medical school as well as future summits and advanced training for PAs in the future.

Guest: Christina Robohm, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA How does a PA handle the situation when a parent does not want to vaccinate their child? Christina Robohm, physician assistant and associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado at Denver, tackles this growing issue with host Lisa Dandrea Lenell. The two discuss how PAs make sure parents receive accurate information in order to make an informed decision whether or not they want their children to receive vaccinations, the pros and cons of not vaccinating, and what it means for other children around them and the community at large. They also look at the controversy over vaccinations and autism.

Guest: Christina Robohm, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA How does a PA handle the situation when a parent does not want to vaccinate their child? Christina Robohm, physician assistant and associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado at Denver, tackles this growing issue with host Lisa Dandrea Lenell. The two discuss how PAs make sure parents receive accurate information in order to make an informed decision whether or not they want their children to receive vaccinations, the pros and cons of not vaccinating, and what it means for other children around them and the community at large. They also look at the controversy over vaccinations and autism.

Guest: Patrick Killeen, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA Where do physician assistants fit into the organizational chart within hospitals? How are PAs categorized within the organization? Are they considered allied health staff with no vote on hospital issues, or are they medical staff with a voice? Host Lisa Dandrea Lenell and Patrick Killeen, director at large on the American Academy of Physician Assistants' board of directors, tackle the difficult issue of the evolving role of the PA within a large hospital setting. They discuss the importance of having PAs serve within the administration and the challenges of achieving that goal.

Guest: Charlene Morris, MPAS, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA As part of a profession whose role is not always clearly understood, physician assistants rely on the voice of their Associations. Host Lisa D'Andrea Lenell talks to Charlene Morris, past-president of the Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants, about practical ways PAs can get involved and lead.

Guest: Charlene Morris, MPAS, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA As part of a profession whose role is not always clearly understood, physician assistants rely on the voice of their Associations. Host Lisa D'Andrea Lenell talks to Charlene Morris, past-president of the Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants, about practical ways PAs can get involved and lead.

Guest: Sue Kling-Colson, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA Hyperglycemia in critically ill patients increases the risk factor for inpatient morbidity and mortality. Host Lisa D'Andrea explores with guest Sue Kling-Colson, a physician assistant at the University of Michigan Health System, the intensive insulin protocols established for managing hyperglycemic inpatients. Ms. Colson outlines the protocols and explains the responsibilities of the physician assistant under the Hospital Intensive Insulin Program.

Guest: Michele Roth-Kauffman, JD, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA Michele Roth-Kauffman, a physician assistant and attorney, discusses the differences between employing a physician assistant with and without written contract. In addition, Ms. Roth-Kauffman identifies the key terms of a written employment agreement, such as salary, employment term, liability insurance and scope of practice. Ms. Roth-Kauffman highlights those terms of employment which should be clearly specified if the employer choses to employ the physician assistant under an agreement.

Guest: Michele Roth-Kauffman, JD, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA Host Lisa D'Andrea welcomes guest Michele Roth-Kauffman, a physician assistant and an attorney. Ms. Roth-Kauffman discusses the various options available to practice owners for providing malpractice coverage to physician assistants working in the practice. Ms. Roth-Kauffman also advises practice owners and physician assistants about the type and scope of coverage required for physician assistants working part-time or for two independent medical practices.

Guest: Michele Roth-Kauffman, JD, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA Host Lisa D'Andrea welcomes Michele Roth-Kauffman, chair of the physician assistant department at Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania, and an attorney, to discuss coverage options available to the physician assistants, the limitations of such coverage, and how the physician can enhance his/her own coverage to afford greater protection against malpractice claims. Ms. Roth-Kauffman also shares other steps you can take to reduce malpractice exposure.

Guest: Candace Cain, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA Host Lisa D'Andrea speaks with Candace Cain about the ability of physician assistants and nurse practitioners to change specialties within all fields of medicine. Ms. Cain informs us of the steps necessary to make the transition from one specialty to another in a competent and safe manner.

Guest: Robert M. Blumm, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA Surgical physician assistants are becoming an important part of the workflow of hospitals. Guest Robert Blumm, a practicing physician assistant since 1970 and president of the Association of Plastic Surgery Physician Assistants, outlines with host Lisa D'Andrea the capabilities and contributions of the surgical physician assistant in the hospital setting.

Guest: Robert M. Blumm, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA Guest Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA, discusses how surgical physician assistants are contributing to the quality of care in hospitals throughout the country. In addition, Mr. Blumm outlines the training and credentials of surgical physician assistants.

Guest: Karen Fields, MSPAS, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA Few organized exposures to the midlevel practitioner fields currently exist for students considering career paths in medicine. However, some educational leaders are working to increase student awareness nationally. Host Lisa D'Andrea talks with Ms. Karen Fields, physician assistant and the founder of Medical Mentoring, a unique program for high school students offering hands-on clinical experience with working physician assistants and nurse practitioners.

Guest: James Cawley, MPH, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA Lisa D'Andrea talks with Jim Cawley about the physician assistant doctorate degree.

Guest: James Cawley, MPH, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA Host Lisa D'Andrea speaks with James Cawley, professor of health care science and director of the PA/MPH Program at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, about the steady movement of physician assistants away from primary care medicine. How will this trend, similar to what we're seeing among entering physicians, impact the medical community?

Guest: René McCarty, PA-C Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA Can a medical practice really survive without taking insurance? Host Lisa D'Andrea, PA-C, talks with René McCarty, PA-C, founding director of the LifeTime Health Center in Tyler, Texas, a cash pay-only family practice that provides health care to patients who are uninsured or underinsured. What inspired Ms. McCarty to operate her clinic under this unique medical payment model?