Pre-PA Tips with Savanna Perry, Dermatology PA & Creator of The PA Platform
12/15/23 • 55 min
In this episode of "So You Want to Work in Healthcare," host Leigha delves into the world of healthcare professions with guest Savanna Perry, a dermatology Physician Assistant (PA) and the founder of The PA Platform. As only the second episode of the podcast, Leigha sets the stage for a series dedicated to giving listeners an honest look at various careers in healthcare, straight from the professionals themselves. Savanna shares her personal journey into medicine, revealing what drives her and how she made her decision to become a PA. The conversation touches on the importance of guiding future healthcare professionals and the shared mission of both the host and guest to assist others in finding their path in the healthcare field. Whether you're already considering a career in healthcare or simply curious about the field, this episode offers valuable insights and personal experiences to inform and inspire your journey.
Timestamps:
[00:02:46] Autoimmune disorder FAPA.
[00:04:58] Childhood healthcare experiences.
[00:09:37] Breaking into dermatology.
[00:13:30] Loving Dermatology Career
[00:17:59] Cosmetic procedures variety.
[00:19:10] Decision-making autonomy.
[00:25:27] Skin's weird mysteries.
[00:27:02] Work-life balance challenges.
[00:29:36] Work-life balance decisions.
[00:36:18] The PA Platform.
[00:37:47] Starting a blog journey.
[00:41:28] PA Platform Books
[00:46:08] Dermatology career networking.
[00:50:30] Gap year benefits.
[00:53:19] Social media presence.
[00:54:57] Podcast reviews importance.
Savanna’s Socials
TikTok & IG: @thepaplatform
TikTok: @physicianassistant
*Not Medical Advice. Our views do not reflect the views of our employers.*
Thank you so much for listening! Let me know what you think and leave a review on whichever listening platform you’re enjoying on. In that review, write your instagram handle so I can shout you out on the next episode. And if you’re interested in being on the podcast, head over to my TikTok or Instagram account @helloimthepa and send me a message! I’m always happy to hear from you.
This is the So You Want To Work In Healthcare podcast, with new episodes every week. Don’t forget to subscribe to stay up-to-date on the latest releases.
- Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AWMKmDjxxc4?si=IXUG9mBg2vnH1i_-
- Socials: @soyouwanttoworkinhealthcare
- Leigha’s Socials: @helloimthepa
In this episode of "So You Want to Work in Healthcare," host Leigha delves into the world of healthcare professions with guest Savanna Perry, a dermatology Physician Assistant (PA) and the founder of The PA Platform. As only the second episode of the podcast, Leigha sets the stage for a series dedicated to giving listeners an honest look at various careers in healthcare, straight from the professionals themselves. Savanna shares her personal journey into medicine, revealing what drives her and how she made her decision to become a PA. The conversation touches on the importance of guiding future healthcare professionals and the shared mission of both the host and guest to assist others in finding their path in the healthcare field. Whether you're already considering a career in healthcare or simply curious about the field, this episode offers valuable insights and personal experiences to inform and inspire your journey.
Timestamps:
[00:02:46] Autoimmune disorder FAPA.
[00:04:58] Childhood healthcare experiences.
[00:09:37] Breaking into dermatology.
[00:13:30] Loving Dermatology Career
[00:17:59] Cosmetic procedures variety.
[00:19:10] Decision-making autonomy.
[00:25:27] Skin's weird mysteries.
[00:27:02] Work-life balance challenges.
[00:29:36] Work-life balance decisions.
[00:36:18] The PA Platform.
[00:37:47] Starting a blog journey.
[00:41:28] PA Platform Books
[00:46:08] Dermatology career networking.
[00:50:30] Gap year benefits.
[00:53:19] Social media presence.
[00:54:57] Podcast reviews importance.
Savanna’s Socials
TikTok & IG: @thepaplatform
TikTok: @physicianassistant
*Not Medical Advice. Our views do not reflect the views of our employers.*
Thank you so much for listening! Let me know what you think and leave a review on whichever listening platform you’re enjoying on. In that review, write your instagram handle so I can shout you out on the next episode. And if you’re interested in being on the podcast, head over to my TikTok or Instagram account @helloimthepa and send me a message! I’m always happy to hear from you.
This is the So You Want To Work In Healthcare podcast, with new episodes every week. Don’t forget to subscribe to stay up-to-date on the latest releases.
- Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AWMKmDjxxc4?si=IXUG9mBg2vnH1i_-
- Socials: @soyouwanttoworkinhealthcare
- Leigha’s Socials: @helloimthepa
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*Not Medical Advice. Our views do not reflect the views of our employers.*
Thank you so much for listening! Let me know what you think and leave a review on whichever listening platform you’re enjoying on. In that review, write your instagram handle so I can shout you out on the next episode. And if you’re interested in being on the podcast, head over to my TikTok or Instagram account @helloimthepa and send me a message! I’m always happy to hear from you.
This is the So You Want To Work In Healthcare podcast, with new episodes every week. Don’t forget to subscribe to stay up-to-date on the latest releases.
- Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AWMKmDjxxc4?si=IXUG9mBg2vnH1i_-
- Socials: @soyouwanttoworkinhealthcare
- Leigha’s Socials: @helloimthepa
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*Not Medical Advice. Our views do not reflect the views of our employers.*
Thank you so much for listening! Let me know what you think and leave a review on whichever listening platform you’re enjoying on. In that review, write your instagram handle so I can shout you out on the next episode. And if you’re interested in being on the podcast, head over to my TikTok or Instagram account @helloimthepa and send me a message! I’m always happy to hear from you.
This is the So You Want To Work In Healthcare podcast, with new episodes every week. Don’t forget to subscribe to stay up-to-date on the latest releases.
- Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AWMKmDjxxc4?si=IXUG9mBg2vnH1i_-
- Socials: @soyouwanttoworkinhealthcare
- Leigha’s Socials: @helloimthepa
So You Want to Work in Healthcare - Pre-PA Tips with Savanna Perry, Dermatology PA & Creator of The PA Platform
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So you want to work in healthcare, but you're not sure where to start.
I'm Leigha, your host of this podcast, and I'm bringing you the inside scoop on healthcare professions.
From doctors to PAs to healthcare administrators and CRNAs, my goal is to let professionals tell their stories and give honest reviews of the careers they have chosen.
So whether you're considering a job in healthcare or you simply have an interest in what we do, this show is for yo
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