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JAAPA Podcast
Hosted by JAAPA · EN
The podcast for the Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
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Menopausal Hormone Therapy
Dec 1500:26:51Summary readyMenopausal hormone therapy (MHT) has been a hot topic, especially as the FDA removed menopause hormone therapy black box warning this month (November, 2025). To better understand how MHT can benefit women's health, tune into this enlightening conversation with JAAPA authors Ashley Church and Megan Biagi and JAAPA OBGYN Department Editor Alannah Zheng. Note, our guests gave a fantastic overview of MHT - to learn more check out their article at: https://journals.lww.com/jaapa/abstract/2025/07000/menopausal_hormone_therapy__making_sense_of.3.aspx Contributors: Ashley Church Credentials: MPAS, PA-C Job Title: Physician Associate Primary Employer: Western Sierra Medical Clinic City, ST: Grass Valley, CA Megan Biagi Credentials: MPAS, PA-C, CHSE Job Title: Associate Professor Primary Employer: University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine City, ST: Reno, NV Alannah Zheng Alannah Zheng, MSPA, PA-C, CLC Job Title: Physician Assistant Primary Employer: Allina Health City, ST: St. Paul, MN
SummaryPA Week 2025 with AAPA President Todd Pickard
Oct 600:22:28Summary readyHappy PA Week! Celebrate with AAPA President Todd Pickard as he shares how PAs make connections and relationships that drive forward access, quality, innovation, advocacy, and ultimately patient care. We will learn about our professions' advances over the past year and get a sneak peak at what's to come!
SummaryJAAPA Podcast: PAs in Legal Medicine – Part 2
Oct 200:35:26Summary readyIn this episode, we further discuss the critical topic of malpractice prevention and risk management for PAs. Following up from the previous podcast "PAs in Legal Medicine Part 1," our expert guests provide an essential guide to protecting your practice, your patients, and your career. You'll learn actionable strategies for mindful EHR charting, effective patient communication, and proper delegation in collaborative practice. We also address the legal side of medicine, including the most common causes of malpractice lawsuits.
SummaryJAAPA Podcast: PAs in Legal Medicine
Sep 1700:36:05Summary readyIn this episode, we tackle the critical topic of malpractice prevention and risk management for PAs. Our expert guests provide an essential guide to protecting your practice, your patients, and your career. We break down the fundamentals, from foundational prevention tips and understanding different types of liability insurance, to navigating the PA standard of care. You'll learn actionable strategies for mindful EHR charting, effective patient communication, and proper delegation in collaborative practice. We also address the legal side of medicine, including the most common causes of malpractice suits, and how the handling of errors can impact your professional life. Tune in for a must-listen conversation that will empower every PA to practice with confidence and minimize litigation risk.
SummaryAI in Cardiovascular Practice
Jul 2, 202501:08:28Summary readyNo description available
SummaryPA-led Telemedicine ACP Intervention
Apr 10, 202500:19:54Summary readyWhy is advanced care planning so important, and how can PAs make a difference? Tune in to the latest JAAPA podcast episode with guest Christa Cooper to explore the innovative research she and her colleague Jessica Karl conducted on Telemedicine Advanced Care Planning led by Physician Associates. Discover how this approach enhances communication, reduces burdens on families, and ensures patient preferences are honored. Get the details and earn CME credit at cme.aapa.org!
SummaryThe Effect of Educational Debt on PA's Specialty Choice
Mar 4, 202500:29:16Summary readyRecently, 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.
SummaryPA Week Discussion with the President of AAPA
Oct 4, 2024Summary readyHAPPY PA WEEK! To celebrate, AAPA President Jason Prevelige, DMSc, MBA, PA-C, DFAAPA shares with us strategies to leverage advocacy efforts in the PA profession. Our co-hosts also describe the current crisis in healthcare, and discuss the future of the PA profession in a team-based model, the future of modernized PA practice laws, and modern advocacy efforts that can help bridge that gap in PA practice laws. They highlight how PAs Go Beyond, and are specially equipped to be an advocate for modernized healthcare, and policy change, while reminding us of the essence of our profession.
SummaryCareer Flexibility
Jul 12, 2024Summary readyWe know that many PAs switch specialties during their career; however, little is known about the PA and employer's experience. Tune in to hear what JAAPA authors, Eliana Ward-Lev, Clair Kuriakose, and Jay Navoa discovered through their research on this topic. To learn more, check out their publication “Career flexibility for PAs: What makes switching specialties successful?” from the May 2024 JAAPA issue. Be sure to follow JAAPA on social media! Their Instagram handle is @jaapaonline.
SummaryMeet Joe + Discuss the JAAPA article on Esophageal Cancers
Jun 4, 202400:23:19Summary readyJoin us as we welcome the newest JAAPA podcast team member, Joe Harrison. Kim and Martine discuss Joe’s background, interests, and why he joined the podcast. They also discuss their “why” of medicine and “why PA”. Finally, they discuss and summarize an important article by PA Daniel Eisner on esophageal cancers from the April 2024 JAAPA issue. Be sure to follow JAAPA on social media! Their Instagram handle is @jaapaonline.
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