Your PA Mentor - From Physician Assistant Student to PA-C
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Dos and Don'ts of Cover Letters
Your PA Mentor - From Physician Assistant Student to PA-C
05/03/21 • 11 min
Don’t fall into the trap of writing a boring, generic cover letter.
No work experience? No problem.
In this weeks podcast episode, Sam and Erin explain how your cover letter can give you a leg up on the competition.
Listen in while we teach you how to market yourself and stand out to your future employer!
Tips & Tricks to Land Your Ideal Job
Your PA Mentor - From Physician Assistant Student to PA-C
07/13/20 • 18 min
In this episode, Erin and I will give you job interview tips to help you pass a job interview and get the job you want! We will be discussing:
➕ How to prepare for your interview –everything to do BEFORE your interview
➕How we would answer the 3 most commonly asked interview questions
➕How to approach the difficult CLINICAL questions
➕ What questions you should be asking during your interview
And we will also be discussing how our experiences as an interviewee and an interviewer has changed the way we interview for jobs!
If you need some interviewing tips, just press PLAY now and start listening to this episode!
And as always, don’t forget to give a review and comment- let us know what topics you want us to cover on the next episode.
The Effects of Covid-19 on Physician Assistant Job Market
Your PA Mentor - From Physician Assistant Student to PA-C
07/27/20 • 15 min
We interrupt our regularly scheduled program to bring you this important message!
In this episode, Erin and I address how COVID-19 has truly impacted the PA profession.
During this unprecedented time, experienced PAs are being furloughed and new grads are having a difficult time securing a job with decent pay and benefits.
➕ We talk about the kinds of jobs and contracts that are being offered to PAs during this pandemic.
➕ We review what you should be looking for in your contract before you accept a job offer.
➕We discuss the impact of taking a below market value job with limited benefits on the PA community.
➕We discuss burnout and what it means to us and how it affects our job performance.
If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the podcast!
What to Expect in the First Five Years of Practice as a New Grad Physician Assistant (Part 2)
Your PA Mentor - From Physician Assistant Student to PA-C
03/15/21 • 16 min
In the second half of our 2-part series on what to expect during your first 5 years as a Physician Assistant, join Erin and I to hear about their experiences during years 3-5.
Not everyone’s experiences are the same but there’s universal truths that all Physician Assistants can relate to in their careers.
Join Your PA Mentor for an in-depth conversation where they discuss:
➕ How to manage and improve your work/life balance
➕Develop a broader leadership role in your clinic
➕Expand your practice to advance the Physician Assistant profession as a whole
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How to Read a Contract Before You Sign
Your PA Mentor - From Physician Assistant Student to PA-C
08/26/20 • 24 min
You can write a prescription but can you read a contract?
Signing an employment contract is one of the most important financial decisions a PA can make.
Don’t get stuck in a bad job because you didn’t understand what you signed up for.
In the latest episode of our podcast, Your PA Mentor, we make sure you know about:
➕ bonus pitfalls
➕ vesting and retirement
➕ non-compete clauses
➕ malpractice insurance
And more.
Press PLAY to tune in now!
All Your Pre-PA Questions Answered
Your PA Mentor - From Physician Assistant Student to PA-C
08/03/20 • 16 min
It’s here! It’s here! Finally! This podcast episode is for all you Pre-PAs! I know you have been patiently waiting for the Pre-PA content! The episode is now LIVE!
In this episode, Erin and I do a quick rapid fire Q&A session! We are answering all the questions you guys asked us a few weeks ago!
We discuss:
➕ How to get shadowing experiences
➕ What were the hardest classes in PA school
➕ How to have a social life in school
➕ Best undergraduate courses to take to prepare for PA schools
➕ Active steps for take to prepare for PA school
➕ The difference between CNA vs EMT clinical experience
➕ The direct entry program from undergrad to PA school
And so much more!
If you haven’t already done so, please subscribe to the podcast now! And don’t forget to rate and review the episode! ❤️
What to Expect During the Onboarding Process of Your New Job
Your PA Mentor - From Physician Assistant Student to PA-C
05/10/21 • 17 min
Onboarding process is the training process of a new job.
Most new grads don’t ask about the onboarding process during their interview and EKKKKK! They find themselves drowning when they are thrown into a full schedule without proper training or supervision.
#thestruggleisreal
Typically, the onboarding process can be anywhere from a few weeks to a few months depending on the job.
Your training period in OB/GYN will be completely different from your training period in family medicine.
In this weeks podcast episode, Erin and I will answer all your burning questions:
✔️ What should I expect during my onboarding process?
✔️ Should I accept a lower hourly rate during this training process?
✔️ How long should I be “in training” until I can see a full patient schedule?
Listen to this episode NOW!
What You Should Be Doing Before You Apply to PA School
Your PA Mentor - From Physician Assistant Student to PA-C
03/26/21 • 26 min
CASPA opens up in less than 1 month. You’re anxious. You want to know how do I know if I’m picking the right school? What should I be doing as a Pre-PA?
This episode is all you Pre-PA and PA students.
If you’re just starting out on your Pre-PA path or ready to start applying to Physician Assistants programs, we’ve got you covered. Erin and I give you the scoop about what to do before you even start thinking about Physician Assistant school.
We’ve also got tips to make you a competitive Physician Assistant applicant and smooth your transition from PA student to Physician Assistant, Certified.
Listen in as Sam and Erin discuss:
➕The importance of prior work experience
➕What Physician Assistant life looks like
➕How to pick the best Physician Assistant program for you
➕ How we really need about our program
Fair warning- we drop off major F bombs in this episode. We are not holding back!
What to Expect in the First Five Years of Practice as a New Grad Physician Assistant (Part 1)
Your PA Mentor - From Physician Assistant Student to PA-C
03/08/21 • 27 min
Are you graduating or about to graduate from your Physician Assistant program? Ready to start your career as a new grad PA?
In this episode, Your PA Mentor podcast, Erin and I bring you the first episode in a 2-part series about what to expect during your first 5 years as a Physician Assistant.
Erin and I have been in practice for 8 years each, both with wildly different experiences and they’re ready to spill the tea!
Listen in as we chat about our first 2 years as Physician Assistants and discuss:
➕ How to avoid early burnout
➕ Improve your work efficiency and productivity
➕ Manage patient expectations vs reality
PA Resume Rights and Wrongs
Your PA Mentor - From Physician Assistant Student to PA-C
02/11/21 • 17 min
Your PA Mentor is back with Season 2 and we’re so excited to be talking to you again!
We know that finding a Physician Assistant job right now is tough with a lot of competition.
So for all our Physician Assistant friends out there, listen up while Sam and Erin drop some knowledge about how to make your resume work for you.
Quick tip: if it’s more than 2 pages you’re doing it wrong! Let us help you.
Sam and Erin are going to break down resume rights and wrongs for new graduate Physician Assistants including:
➕The optimal length and format
➕What experiences to include - especially when it comes to clinical rotations
➕ How to make your resume stand out in the crowd
If you’re ready to listen in, press play NOW!
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FAQ
How many episodes does Your PA Mentor - From Physician Assistant Student to PA-C have?
Your PA Mentor - From Physician Assistant Student to PA-C currently has 16 episodes available.
What topics does Your PA Mentor - From Physician Assistant Student to PA-C cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Medical, Medicine, Podcasts, Business and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on Your PA Mentor - From Physician Assistant Student to PA-C?
The episode title 'What to Expect During the Onboarding Process of Your New Job' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Your PA Mentor - From Physician Assistant Student to PA-C?
The average episode length on Your PA Mentor - From Physician Assistant Student to PA-C is 20 minutes.
How often are episodes of Your PA Mentor - From Physician Assistant Student to PA-C released?
Episodes of Your PA Mentor - From Physician Assistant Student to PA-C are typically released every 7 days, 2 hours.
When was the first episode of Your PA Mentor - From Physician Assistant Student to PA-C?
The first episode of Your PA Mentor - From Physician Assistant Student to PA-C was released on Jun 29, 2020.
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