Host: Katarina Astrup, MSPAS, PA-C Guests: Cindy Goetz, Ed.D., MAPS, PA-C Graduated 1992 - Des Moines PA program Worked in family medicine, urgent care, bariatric medicine, occupational medicine and retail medicine. Began working in PA education in 2014 - currently the Program Director Mission work - Guatemala, Reynosa -Mexico, Trujillo-Peru Matthew Ard, DHSc, PA-C National Health Service Corp Scholar with 9 years of family practice experience and currently working in Emergency Medicine...

Host: Josh Loew, PA-C, MPAS Guest: Tracy Keizer, PA-C Tracy shares her extensive experience with HPSP, which monitors and supports various medical and behavioral health clinicians to maintain their licenses, particularly in areas of substance use disorder and mental illness. They discussed the program's history, processes for self-referral or third-party referral, and various scenarios where individuals might seek help through HPSP, while also addressing challenges such as financial concerns ...

Join host Bev Kimball, PA-C, DFAAPA, and guests Adam Weber, PA-S, and Jay Minton, PA-S, as they discuss the PAEA Future Educator Fellowship. Jay and Adam are second-year students at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth and two of only fifteen students nationwide who were chosen to participate in the Fellowship. Learn about what the Fellowship entails and their plans for the future. Find information on the Future Educator Fellowship here: https://paeaonline.org/how-we-can-help/pa-students/...

Host: Josh Loew, PA-C, MPAS Guest: Gay Lentfer, PA-C Episode Summary: In this episode, host Josh Loew sits down with Gay Lentfer to dive into the role and impact of the Minnesota PA Advisory Council. Gay shares her journey into PA leadership, how the Council functions, and why it's an essential body for Minnesota's PA community. Topics Covered: What the PA Advisory Council is — and what it isn’tThe composition of the Council, including PAs, physicians, and public membersCommon issues the Coun...

This podcast was adapted from a webinar session of the Student Lecture Series. PA students Amanda Gallagher and Adam Weber lead a discussion about the path to becoming a PA. Joined by PA student panelists Sid Bauer, Jessica Dang, Josie Hogeland, and Nate Chau, and Professor Shawn Garvey, they delve into key aspects of the application process, highlighting the significance of personal statements and healthcare experience. The group also explores the interview process and the overall progressio...

Host: Faith Dammann Schlicht, PA-C Guest: Katarina Astrup, MSPAS, PA-C Katarina and Faith discuss financial literacy, with Katarina sharing her journey from being financially illiterate to becoming a financial independence advocate. Katarina highlights the importance of financial independence, especially for PAs, and how it can help prevent burnout. The discussion is aimed to empower PAs to take control of their finances and manage them effectively. Book recommendations for PAs in...

Hayden Middleton, DMSc, PA-C speaks with Emma Sellers, MS from the Physician Assistant Education Association about how DEI can be utilized in your practice and help with the treatment and care of your patients. They discuss Project Access and its goals of creating outreach for PAs and educating people at an early age about the roles and opportunities for PAs in the healthcare field. You can find out more about the Physician Assistant Education Association at https://paeaonline.org/ ...

MAPA President Clinton Billhorn, PA-C, CAQ-HM, is joined by Julie Schaefer, MD, to discuss the working relationship between PAs and physicians and how that partnership can grow in the future.

Host: Alannah Zheng, MSPA, PA-C, CLC practices OBGYN at Allina Health. Guest: Clinton Billhorn, PA-C, CAQ-HM practices hospital medicine at HealthPartners Show notes: In this episode, Alannah sits down with current MAPA president, Clinton Billhorn, to explore what it’s really like to lead the academy. Clinton shares his journey, from his first involvement with MAPA up to his current presidency, and how he works to lead and shape the organization. Whether you’re curious about leadership rol...

Hear from the three 2024 MAPA Award Recipients as they talk about the work and dedication that led to them being chosen as MAPA Award Winners. (Guests) MAPA 2024 Advocacy Award Recipient: Alannah Zheng, MSPA, PA-C, CLC Alannah is a PA in OB/GYN at Allina Health and serves as the MAPA Legislative Committee Chair as well as Delegate to AAPA HOD. This past legislative session, her contributions helped remove a confusing clause from a state statute that limited PAs treating patients with mental h...

Hear from MAPAs immediate past-president about the award that MAPA won for AAPAs annual Constituent Organization Award. Host: Josh Loew, PA-C, MPAS Guest: Brittany Strelow, DMSc, PA-C, MS, DFAAPA

Are you currently a Pre-PA student, or thinking about becoming a PA? MAPA is committed to growing the PA profession by helping Pre-PA students with several membership benefits. In this episode you will hear from Josh Loew, PA-C, MPAS, Chair of the Leadership and Development Committee, talk with one of MAPAs Pre-PA members on their journey to becoming a PA student, as well as the resources available through MAPA for Pre-PA students. Host: Josh Loew, PA-C, MPAS Guest: Christian Lindbloom...

Did you know that MAPA has a lobbyist? MAPA is committed to advocating for Minnesota PAs and patients and advancing the profession in our state. One way we achieve that is by partnering with a lobbyist to affect change on healthcare policy in the legislature. In this episode, Alannah Zheng, co-chair of the Legislative & Reimbursement Committee speaks with Tom Lehman, lobbyist with the Lehman Group, about what it's like to represent Minnesota PAs on Capitol Hill. Host: Alannah Zhen...

Listen to our latest podcast where Erin Monahan, Dermatology PA, shares tips on Sun Safety! Bios: Host: Hayden Middleton, DMSc, PA-C is a family medicine PA and clinical researcher at M Health Fairview in St. Paul, Minnesota. He holds a Doctor of Medical Science Degree from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, Utah and completed PA School at Bethel University in St. Paul. Hayden has a special interest in dermatology and dermoscopy both in clinical practice and...

During this discussion we discuss caring for the LGBTQIA+ community and Jacob Ginter's role as a PA in the Eli Coleman Institute for Sexual and Gender Health Host: Hayden Middleton, DMSc, PA-C (Family Medicine PA at M Health Fairview) Panelist: Jacob Ginther, PA-C My first job out of PA school after graduating Augsburg University was in St. Cloud where I provided primary care for the LGBTQIA+ community providing gender care, primary care, and urgent care. My interest has always been psychiatr...

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is an incredibly helpful tool that many PAs utilize to help guide the management of acutely ill or injured patients. Take a listen to hear two ultrasound evangelists, Thomas Pahl, PA-C and Peter Lindbloom, PA-C, share about the benefits of POCUS for both patients and PAs as well as examples of how POCUS has been helpful in their practices. You will also learn about The Minnesota Point-Of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Project, which offers fre...

Take a listen to this MAPA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Podcast, as we interview Taneasha Muonio, who is a health equity consultant at HCMC. In this podcast, we discuss how she is advocating for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion! Hosts: Hayden Middleton, DMSc, PA-C, Elise Haupt, MPH, PA-C, and Sumaya Noor, PA-C Panelist: Taneasha Muonio, MSPAS, PA-C Taneasha Muonio is a proud Minnesota native and PA-C with a diverse background encompassing medicine, social justice, and a...

Have you served as a preceptor to PA students? Or have you been thinking of trying out precepting? We all needed supportive preceptors to mentor us during PA school. In this episode, Katarina Astrup, MSPAS, PA-C hosts Cindy Goetz, Ed. D., PA-C, and Katie Sorensen, MSPAS, PA-C, as they share the benefits of precepting, the few perceived cons of precepting, and how you can make a difference for future PAs through precepting.

PA Day on the Hill 2024 is just around the corner on February 21st, 2024! Listen to learn what topics are on the agenda for this day of advocacy, and learn how you can support yourself and other Minnesota PAs by sharing about our profession that day. We hope to see many of you there! Learn more about PA Day on the Hill and register online here. Do you have questions about MAPA's legislative efforts or about PA Day on the Hill? Reach out by sending an email to mapa.advocate@gmail.com wi...

Are you a practicing PA or PA student and interested in a Doctorate Degree? Listen to this informative podcast where our expert panel discusses the Doctor of Medical Science Degree and other Doctoral Degrees and how it might benefit your career as PA! Bios: Hayden Middleton, DMSc, PA-C Hayden Middleton is a primary care PA, clinical researcher, and assistant professor of family medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. He holds a Doctor of Medical Science Degree from Rocky Mountain Un...