• What to Expect During the Onboarding Process of Your New Job
    May 10 2021

    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!

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    17 mins
  • Dos and Don'ts of Cover Letters
    May 3 2021

    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!

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    12 mins
  • What You Should Be Doing Before You Apply to PA School
    Mar 26 2021

    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!

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    26 mins
  • What to Expect in the First Five Years of Practice as a New Grad Physician Assistant (Part 2)
    Mar 15 2021

    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

    Listen NOW

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    16 mins
  • What to Expect in the First Five Years of Practice as a New Grad Physician Assistant (Part 1)
    Mar 8 2021

    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

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    27 mins
  • PA Resume Rights and Wrongs
    Feb 11 2021

    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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    18 mins
  • How to Avoid Lawsuits & Stop Practicing Defensive Medicine
    Sep 2 2020

    Only bad providers get sued. #fakenews

    Did you know that >50% of providers will be sued at least once in their career? There is a myth in the medical field that only bad providers get sued. But it can happen to any of us at any time.

    On the last episode of the season on Your PA Mentor podcast we talk about how to avoid getting sued and how to be prepared for it.

    In this episode, we cover:

    ➕malpractice insurance coverage
    ➕best documentation practices
    ➕easy ways to minimize risk

    You can’t afford to miss this episode so tune in this week and take a listen. And don’t forget to subscribe to Your PA Mentor podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Rate it and leave a comment too! We read them all!

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    23 mins
  • How to Read a Contract Before You Sign
    Aug 26 2020

    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!

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    24 mins