Advice for Pre-PAs from a former PA Program Director

I'm BACKKKK!!! It has been a whirlwind of a year, but its amazing how so much can change. In this episode I will take you through my highs and lows as a medical provider, burnout, covid, and how I struggled to find my identity outside of medicine..UNTIL NOW.   Come chat with me on IG at @michele.theposhcoach or for more PA related content @michele.theposhpa. If you loved this episode give it a rating or sharing with a friend. 

In my first solo episode, I will take you through my own journey of becoming an oncology PA, the successes and challenges that I have faced, and how I am now creating my own path with The Posh PA.  IG: @michele.theposhpa 

 Andrew Baker has worked in reconstructive plastic surgery, emergency medicine, and dermatology. Currently he practices full-time doing both in medical and surgical derm. Andrew has always had a passion for helping others and he's mentored and coached many PAs and colleagues who were troubled financially. This became a continued passion with a desire to learn more for these reasons he went back to school and graduated with the master's of business administration. This education further shaped Andrew's desire to learn more about the financial decision making and how it impacts the career of physician assistants. He started PA for Finance, a financial advisory company designed specifically for PAs in any phase.  Currently he works with pre-PAs, PA students, practicing PAs, and anyone else in the spectrum of the profession. Andrew's website is: https://www.pa4finance.org Andrew's social media:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PA4Finance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pa_4_finance LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/pa-4-finance

 I enjoyed speaking with Odell Miller on this episode.  Odell and I talk about his history in football as well as his decision to pursue a Doctorate in Physical Therapy.   Odell Miller is a Doctor a Physical Therapy student at Midwestern University. He played division one football where he then had the opportunity to try out for two NFL teams. He owns two businesses and plans to open multiple clinics in the future. His goals are to motivate and inspire others through not only his words but actions. He documents his journey through YouTube video blogs as well as cool and inspiring content on social media (which I have seen and it's amazing). He loves meeting and connecting with new people and encourages everyone to reach out to him on social media at odellmiller25

Erich Fogg, PA-C has years of experience not only as a clinical PA, but as a leader and educator. In this episode, I ask him all the burning questions I get from pre-physician assistants as they navigate the PA school application process! We also learn about options for growth within the profession and how Erich balances life as a father and a PA. 

 From starting Sacramento Street Medicine to mentoring college students through Brain Box Methods, Anthony Menacho is one of the most inspiring people and PAs you will meet. With a heart of gold, Tony and I talk about everything from becoming a PA, balancing fatherhood, and pursuing his passion. You can find more about Tony on IG @anthony_menacho and @brainboxmethods .

 The answer to one of the most common questions I get every day. I saw down with Krystal, RN and soon to be PA recently accepted to the Yale Online PA program. We talk about her journey to nursing, why she chose PA over NP and her thoughts on an online program. Krystal is amazing, dynamic and I know you will love this episode. Find her on IG @krystalized_pa !

 Okay PA mamas or those of you thinking of having a family in the future, this episode is for you. Hope Cook, dermatology PA and I talk all things good, bad and ugly about working as a PA while trying to balance a family. We also talk about how burnout affected our lives and what we are doing to prevent that for others. You can find Hope @hopethepa on IG!

 I was so excited to sit down with Dr. Sanjay, aka TheTikDoc to talk about his journey to becoming a medical oncologist, what it takes to have a career in cancer, balance a dual-physician household, and how he plans to use his platform to educate. You can find him on TikTok, IG and Youtube @thetikdoc showing off his dance moves while providing reliable medical knowledge to the world. 

 Amanda, otherwise known as The ResumeRx is a Nurse Practitioner turned business owner who helps Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants land their dream jobs by optimizing their resume. We talk all things from cover letter to resume and more in this episode from new graduates to those with experience, as well has how the pandemic has affected the job market. Be sure to follow Amanda @theresumerx on Instagram!!