Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a Neonatal PA? Have you dreamed of working in the NICU but don’t know where to start? My guest today is here to answer all those questions and more!

Lex Mastro is a Neonatal PA and currently the Division of Newborn Medicine Advanced Practice Provider Supervisor and Associate Director of the Advanced Practice Provider Neonatology Fellowship Program. After graduating PA school, Lex initially worked in a surgical subspeciality but then found a passion for neonatology. She completed a postgraduate neonatology fellowship program and has since worked in a variety of NICU settings.

In today’s episode, Lex discusses the value of postgraduate fellowship programs and how to decide if one is right for you. We also discuss how to become comfortable as a provider in complex, high risk situations as well as the importance of emotional intelligence. Lex and I also talk about how providers can improve healthcare access and address healthcare disparities so that we can provide better care to our patients.

I’m excited to share this episode so you can learn not only what it’s like to be a NICU PA, but also how to improve your own practice, whatever specialty that may be.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-lex-mastro-712095341

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

• Association of Postgraduate Physician Assistant Programs (APPAP)

• • https://www.appap.org/

• 2024 March of Dimes Report Card

• • https://www.marchofdimes.org/report-card

  • Social media kit for 2024 report card: https://socialpresskit.com/march-of-dimes#march-of-dimes-report-card-2024

  • Full Report Card: https://www.marchofdimes.org/sites/default/files/2024-11/2024_MOD_Report_Card_and_Policy_Actions_Booklet_V1.pdf

  • Abbreviated Card in English: https://www.marchofdimes.org/sites/default/files/2024-11/US_Report_Card_2024_English.pdf

• Social Determinants of Health Resources

• • https://odphp.health.gov/healthypeople

  • https://odphp.health.gov/healthypeople/priority-areas/social-determinants-health

• Health Center Resources

• • https://bphc.hrsa.gov/about-health-center-program/what-health-center

  • Find a Health Center: https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/

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Choosing your next clinical role can feel exciting but also overwhelming. In this episode, we break down 10 essential questions you need to ask before accepting a job offer to ensure it aligns with your values, lifestyle, and career goals. From patient loads and on-call expectations to workplace culture and compensation packages, we cover everything you need to make an informed decision.

We’ll also explore topics like provider turnover, growth opportunities, and how to evaluate training and support systems. Whether you’re a seasoned PA or just starting out, this episode will help you confidently vet any job offer to find a position that fits your professional and personal needs.

Listen in to learn how to advocate for yourself, prioritize what matters most, and set yourself up for success in your next clinical role. If you’re navigating multiple offers or feeling unsure, don’t forget to check out the decision consult link in the show notes!

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Jessica Boone, the visionary infertility Physician Assistant turned CEO of Fortitude Fertility Consulting, is my guest on the podcast today. Jessica is redefining the journey to parenthood with her unique blend of expertise, empathy, and empowerment. At the core of Jessica's practice is a revolutionary couple-focused approach, offering a personalized concierge experience that combines one-on-one fertility consulting with transformative online fertility courses.

By integrating evidence-based strategies and holistic practices, Jessica’s approach to optimizing fertility is designed to restore hope, promote healing, and ensure that every step taken is a step closer to achieving the dream of parenthood. On today’s episode, Jessica describes how infertility is not a stand-alone diagnosis, but a symptom. As medical providers, we need to dive deeper into discovering what is causing fertility struggles.

Jessica also discusses how to optimize fertility (whether or not you have infertility struggles) and what every medical provider (regardless of specialty) needs to know about infertility. Tune in today to learn how Jessica is redefining fertility care.

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