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Exploring Essential Data with NCCPA's Research Team Aug 21, 2024

In this episode of PA Insights, powered by NCCPA, we sit down with the brilliant minds behind NCCPA's research team to uncover pivotal data shaping the PA community. Tune in to learn about the latest trends, impactful statistics, and key insights that every PA, healthcare professional, and research enthusiast should know.

Join us for an enlightening discussion that highlights the importance of data in driving informed decisions and improving patient care. Don't miss out on this opportunity to stay ahead in the constantly evolving world of healthcare.

PAs and Mental Health Jul 09, 2024

Tune in to this episode of PA Insights where we talk with Rashadah Jordan DMSC, PA-C, CAQ Psychiatry, about why it’s so important for you as medical providers to be aware of your mental health and what you can do to keep your mental health in tip-top shape!

Update on PANRE-LA - PA Insights with NCCPA Apr 03, 2024

In this episode, we talk about PANRE-LA: how it's going so far, questions we've received from PAs, and some really interesting data on how PAs are interacting with this new recertification exam option!

A PA's Experience Working in Correctional Medicine - PA Insights with NCCPA Mar 22, 2024

Cynthia Pokluda, MMS, PA-C, practices in correctional medicine, meaning she provides medical care for adults in custody. In this podcast episode, she shares what drew her to practice in correctional medicine, some of the challenges and rewards to working in this specialty, what a typical day looks like, and more!

A PA's Perspective: Behind the Scenes of Exam Development - PA Insights with NCCPA Mar 05, 2024

Did you know that every single question on every single NCCPA exam is created by clinically practicing Board Certified PAs? That’s right – every year, hundreds of PAs develop and edit the items you see on PANCE, PANRE, PANRE-LA, and the CAQ exams. In this episode of PA Insights with NCCPA, we talk with a Board Certified PA about his experience volunteering on exam development committees and why he would encourage other clinically practicing PAs to get involved. If you're interested in volunteering, fill out the contact form on our website to learn about available opportunities: https://www.nccpa.net/about-nccpa/volunteer/

PA-Psychiatrist Team Talks Mental Health - PA Insights with NCCPA Jan 22, 2024

PA-psychiatrist team Pete Carmany, PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry, and Terri Langford, MD, practice psychiatry in rural Lovington, New Mexico. They share what makes their partnership so successful and how it benefits their patients. They also discuss the need for more PAs in the field of psychiatry.

Working as a PA with the U.S. State Department Bureau of Medical Services - PA Insights with NCCPA Dec 29, 2023

Two Board Certified PAs working for the U.S. State Department Bureau of Medical Services shed light on the exciting challenges they face during their duties and offer up insight into the kind of background and qualifications the state department looks for when recruiting PAs.

PAs in Leadership Roles; Back2School Program - PA Insights with NCCPA Oct 20, 2023

In this episode of PA Insights with NCCPA:

- We talk with a Board Certified PA who is currently serving in a leadership role about his path to leadership, and advice for other PAs who are looking to make an impact in the PA profession. (00:49)

- We share information about NCCPA’s Back2School program, and hear from a PA about her experience speaking to school-age students and why she thinks it’s important for others to get involved in promoting the PA profession as a career choice. (17:32)

PANRE-LA Update; PAs in Global Health; New PA Demographic and Workforce Data and Trends - PA Insights with NCCPA Jul 05, 2023

In this episode:

- (1:01) We dive in to PANRE-LA – where we’ll dig into some really insightful data as to how it’s going so far and get expert answers to the questions we get the most from PAs about this recertification assessment option.

- (25:07) We have a great conversation with a Board Certified PA who’s worked in global health for 30 years about her experience and how to get into that rewarding practice area and what PAs can teach and learn from the countries and cultures they dedicate themselves to.

- (36: 34) We’ll look at the latest workforce data and trends in the PA profession and will share how you as Board Certified PAs and PA students can use this information from our statistical reports.

Kathy J. Pedersen Grant Recipient Stories, Pediatric PA/Book Author, PA History Society's New Book - PA Insights with NCCPA Apr 24, 2023

In this episode:

- We talk with two of the recipients of the Kathy J. Pedersen Grant to Promote Equitable care (which is available through the nccPA Health Foundation) about their grant outreach projects, what the application process was like, and tips they have for future applicants. (1:01)

- Next, a Board Certified PA practicing in pediatrics shares her story of how she’s educating her patients on heart health, not just in the exam room, but in a children’s book. (23:24)

- Finally, we take a look at the PA History Society’s newest book on PA History. (32:54)

"Board Certification" Terminology and Title Change - PA Insights with NCCPA Feb 10, 2023

In this episode, we talk with the NCCPA President and CEO, Dawn Morton-Rias, Ed.D., PA-C, ICE-CCP, FACHE, about the “board certification” terminology, as well as the “PA” title change.

REPRESENT! Summit / DEI Initiatives in the PA Profession; PA Demographic and Workforce Trends; Oral Health Disparities Among People with Disabilities Nov 16, 2022

In this episode:

- We talk with two of the panelists from NCCPA’s inaugural REPRESENT Summit about their experience at the summit and why increasing diversity in the PA profession is so important (1:40).

- We take a look at PA demographic and workforce trends (21:31).

- We talk with the nccPA Health Foundation about oral health disparities for people with disabilities and how Certified PAs and PA students can make an impact in that area (30:48).

All About PANRE-LA - PA Insights with NCCPA Jul 18, 2022

In this episode, we talk all about PANRE-LA, the new recertification assessment option available to Certified PAs. We discuss how it was developed, how the assessment will work, how it will be scored, who's eligible, and more!

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - PA Insights with NCCPA May 05, 2022

In this episode:

- We have a discussion with NCCPA Senior Director of Communications Erica Banks on NCCPA's inaugural Represent Summit, which is focused on increasing diversity in the profession. (00:53)

- We talk with nccPA Health Foundation Board Chair Todd Allen on the Health Foundation's new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Grant, as well as the other grants they have available to Certified PAs and students. (8:45)

- We'll answer some questions we've received about the new PANRE-LA. (18:07)

There's new CAQs coming soon (derm and palliative medicine/hospice care) and a new grant opportunity available! - PA Insights With NCCPA Feb 10, 2022

Topics and discussions in this episode:

- (00:53) Two new specialties (Dermatology; Palliative Medicine and Hospice Care) are being added to the CAQ program!

- (14:20) nccPA Health Foundation has a new professional practice initiative.

- (29:44) Good news.

Providing Health Care to the Homeless Population; All PAs can by Psych PAs and Make a Difference in their Patients' Mental Health - PA Insights with NCCPA Oct 29, 2021

In this episode, you'll hear:

- Alisha Crabtree, a Certified PA, talks about her experience providing health care services to the homeless population. (1:05)

- Certified PA and nccPA Health Foundation Board member Erin Crown explains how all Certified PAs can be psych PAs, in that they can all make a difference in their patients’ mental health. She also gives tools and resources for PAs to utilize in clinical settings to guide patients to the proper mental health professionals they may need. (15:08)

- NCCPA Director of Research Andrzej Kozikowski and Research Analyst Colette Jefferey share demographic and workforce data and trends from NCCPA's 2020 Certified PAs by Specialty report.(29:30)

- Our Good News segment features Mary Vacala, a Certified PA who served as a medical provider for an incredible group of gold-medal winning athletes at this year’s Paralympic Games in Tokyo. (40:40)

How to Avoid Burnout; How NCCPA Promotes Certified PAs; New PA Workforce Data - PA Insights with NCCPA Sep 30, 2021

In this episode:

- We talk with Eliska Mirvald, a Certified PA and life coach, who offers up some tips on how to avoid burnout. (1:06)

- Next, Director of Research Andrzej Kozikowski and Research Analyst Colette Jefferey share highlights from the newest report on Certified PA demographics and practice, as well as brand new data on PA practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. (16:27)

- Then, Erica Banks, our Senior Director of Communications, joins us again to discuss some of the ways we promote the work of Certified PAs and why that’s so important to NCCPA. (27:14)

- Finally, to wrap up the show, we’ll share some good news about Certified PA Bill Prentice and his upcoming patient outreach efforts in Africa. (40:58)

Back2School Initiative; How NCCPA Develops Exams; nccPA Health Foundation Grant Opportunities - PA Insights with NCCPA Mar 31, 2021

In this episode of PA Insights with NCCPA, we:

- talk about our exciting new Back2School campaign to promote the PA profession as a career path to students and how you can get involved in this initiative. (1:05)

- go over how you as Certified PAs can get involved in helping to develop NCCPA exams. (10:49)

- share more ways the nccPA Health Foundation’s grants can support community health initiatives your either already involved with or want to get started. (19:48)

- recognize PA students and Certified PAs for helping to administer the COVID-19 vaccine. (33:00)

A Chat with our PA Ambassadors; New PA Workforce Data; FAQs - PA Insights with NCCPA Feb 11, 2021

In this episode of PA Insights with NCCPA:

- (00:56) We chat with some of our PA Ambassadors about what they’re experiencing in practice as it relates to COVID-19, as well as their time in the NCCPA PA Ambassador program.

**The PA Ambassadors in this segment are Anne Walsh, PA-C, Jessica Dell'Aquila, PA-C (Instagram @pa.ssionatelife), Sharon Denson, PA-C, Bonita Hall, PA-C (Instagram @babydollbonita), David Abiva, Jr., PA-C, Jackie Edwards, PA-C (Instagram @_iamjackie), Julie Davis, PA-C (Instagram @juliedavispa), Rashada Jordan, PA-C (Instagram @dreamsinspirelife)**

- (50:48) We talk with NCCPA's Director of Research, Andrzej Kozikowski, and Research Analyst, Colette Jefferey, about demographic and workforce trends for Certified PAs in 23 specialties.

- (1:00:24) We address a couple common questions that PAs and students have (documentation for Category 2 CME credits; submitting PANCE/PANRE scores or certification verification to a state for licensing).

- (1:02:56) We share good news submitted to us by Morehouse School of Medicine PA Program: One of their students, Calbeth Alaribe, was one of the winners of the inaugural “MIT Hacking Racism in Health Care Challenge."

If you have questions, please contact us at pr@nccpa.net!

NCCPA Pres/CEO Talks About Diversity in PA Profession and NCCPA's Response to Pandemic; New PA Workforce Data - PA Insights with NCCPA Nov 25, 2020

In this episode of PA Insights with NCCPA, you'll hear:

The President/CEO of NCCPA, Dawn Morton-Rias, Ed.D, PA-C, talk about diversity of the PA profession and NCCPA's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A discussion with the NCCPA research department as they share highlights from the 2019 Statistical Profile of Recently Certified PAs.

Answers to common questions PA students and Certified PAs have.

Good news submitted to us by some of your peers.

Preparing for PANCE - PA Insights with NCCPA Aug 24, 2020

In this podcast episode, our Presentation and Exhibits Manager, Jeff Boswell, shares some tips on how PA students can prepare for PANCE.

5 Answers about CME Logging and the CME Auditing Process - PA Insights with NCCPA Aug 24, 2020

Our VP of Certification Maintenance, Cindy Nalls, answers 5 of the most common questions our CME department receives in this podcast episode.

How are NCCPA exams developed? - PA Insights with NCCPA Aug 24, 2020

Who develops NCCPA test items? How are they reviewed and critiqued to ensure they accurately measure what PAs need to know?

Get these answers and more in this podcast episode. Our Director of Psychometrics and Research, Josh Goodman, unveils some of the mystique surrounding how NCCPA exams are developed.

(Please note: References to test "item" and "form" are found in this description and throughout the recording. A test "item" refers to a test question and a "form" is a collection of test questions that we administer all at one time.)

New PA Workforce Data; nccPA Health Foundation Mental Health Grants - PA Insights with NCCPA Jul 10, 2020

In this episode of PA Insights with NCCPA, you'll hear:

The NCCPA Research Department identify highlights in their 2019 Statistical Profile of Certified Physician Assistants.

A discussion with the nccPA Health Foundation on the impact PAs can have in the area of mental health as well as the grant dollars they have available for PAs to help treat mental illness and many other areas of health care in their communities.

Good News, including a PANRE Alternative Pilot passing standard update and an NCCPA Thank You to all PAs continuing to work harder than ever during this public health crisis and the ongoing protests for racial equality.