The PA Is In | Tracy Bingaman | Physician Assistant/Physician Associate/PA-C/PA-S/PA Student

Latest Episodes:

295: [LIFE] An Honest Review of Sermo: Will It Actually Earn You Money? Dec 19, 2024

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In this episode we dive into Sermo, and their new exclusive online community for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). Learn how this secure platform fosters professional networking, offers paid survey opportunities, and provides valuable tools like the world's largest drug ratings database.

Discover why Sermo’s focus on Advanced Practice Providers makes it a unique and supportive space for career growth and collaboration. We’ll also explore how being active in Sermo can help you earn extra money and maximize your experience in terms of connection and networking.

Tune in for an honest review of Sermo and actionable tips for leveraging its resources to thrive in your career!

SERMO $20 LINK https://app.sermo.com:443/?sermoref=39d97a2c-f699-4f8b-b2f9-1eb131e18c75&utm_campaign=tell-a-friend

SPONSORSPA JOB SOURCE: https://aapa.org/PAJobSource

NEGOTIATION CONSULT: https://www.tracybingaman.com/negotiation-consult

COACHING

⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT ⁠⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠⁠⁠

⁠FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call⁠ ⁠⁠

LINKS

⁠TRACY ON INSTAGRAM ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/⁠⁠⁠
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294: [LIFE] Lights Out: Building a Nighttime Routine for Restful Sleep and Better Health Dec 12, 2024

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Struggling to get quality sleep? In this episode of The PA Is In, we’re diving into the importance of a consistent evening routine and how it can transform your sleep, health, and overall well-being. From tips on limiting blue light exposure to establishing a calming wind-down ritual, Tracy shares her personal nighttime routine and actionable strategies to help you wake up refreshed and ready to tackle the day. Prioritize your rest and set yourself up for success—tune in to create your ideal nighttime routine today!

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Magnesium for Sleep

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

SPONSORSAAPA CAREER CENTRAL: https://aapa.org/career-central ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CREATED COLORFUL CONSULT⁠⁠: ⁠⁠https://createdcolorful.myshopify.com/discount/TRACY⁠⁠

COACHING

⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT ⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠⁠

⁠FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT⁠ ⁠⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call⁠ ⁠

LINKS

⁠TRACY ON INSTAGRAM ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/⁠⁠

⁠TRACY ON LINKEDIN ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/⁠

293: [MONEY] Back to Basics: The Best Investments for Long-Term Success Dec 05, 2024

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Now that we’ve covered the importance of investing, types of retirement accounts, and the difference between Traditional and Roth, we’re moving on to discuss what to actually buy inside these accounts. What should you be investing in? How do you choose your investments? Sarah is here to teach us about index funds, how to interpret expense ratios, and the difference between dollar cost averaging and lump sum investing.

If these terms are foreign to you or sound overwhelming, do not fear! Today’s episode is all about breaking down investing into manageable, easy to understand steps that you can start implementing today.

Sarah is a personal finance nerd who learned about finances and investing from an early age from her father and grandfather, who both spent their careers in the corporate finance world. As an adult, Sarah immersed herself in the personal finance and FIRE spheres, learning from top experts. Sarah is my personal go-to for all financial questions, and she’s here to share her knowledge with all of you!

SPONSORS

AAPA Job Source: aapa.org/pajobsource

⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠

CONNECT WITH SARAH

Email: sjmvirtualsolutions@gmail.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarah-miller-pa-va/

RESOURCES

Previous episodes in Back to Basics Money Series:

283: Back to Basics: Meet Sarah

287: Back to Basics: What Actually IS Investing?

290: Back to Basics: Traditional versus Roth - What’s the Difference?

ChooseFI: https://choosefi.com

JL Collins website: https://jlcollinsnh.com

JL Collins book: The Simple Path to Wealth

COACHING

⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠

⁠FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT⁠ ⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call⁠

LINKS

EPISODE BLOG POST https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

⁠TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/⁠

⁠TRACY ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/⁠

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292: [WORK] The Biggest Career Regrets I’ve Never Shared Before Nov 28, 2024

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I’m unpacking my biggest career regrets. Things about my career as a physician assistant (now physician associate) that I’ve never shared before. It’s easy to look back and think, “If I had only known then what I know now, I could have made smarter choices.” But here’s the thing: regrets don’t have to define you. Instead, they can be powerful tools for growth and learning. By reflecting on what didn’t work or what could have been better, we can help others avoid the same mistakes—and in turn, set them up for success. SPONSORS ⁠⁠⁠CREATED COLORFUL CONSULT⁠: ⁠https://createdcolorful.myshopify.com/discount/TRACY⁠ AAPA CAREER CENTRAL: https://www.aapa.org/careercentral COACHING ⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT ⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠⁠ ⁠FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT⁠ ⁠⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call⁠ ⁠ LINKS EPISODE BLOG POST ⁠https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog⁠ ⁠TRACY ON INSTAGRAM ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/⁠⁠ ⁠TRACY ON LINKEDIN ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/⁠⁠

291: [WORK] 3 Steps to Take if You Want a Raise Next Year Nov 21, 2024

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Want to land a raise in 2025? This episode of The PA Is In dives into the three essential steps to confidently negotiate a salary increase as a Physician Associate. Learn how to set clear compensation goals, craft a strategic approach to your conversations, and specific strategies to turn negotiation into collaboration.

Don't forget to grab your free Clinician Negotiation Roadmap at tracybingaman.com/roadmap to start planning your path to earning more next year!

Don't forget to grab your free ⁠Clinician Negotiation Roadmap⁠ at⁠ tracybingaman.com/roadmap⁠ to start planning your path to earning more next year!

SPONSORSPA JOB SOURCE: https://aapa.org/PAJobSource

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CREATED COLORFUL CONSULT⁠⁠: ⁠⁠https://createdcolorful.myshopify.com/discount/TRACY⁠⁠

COACHING

⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT ⁠⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠⁠⁠

⁠FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call⁠ ⁠⁠

LINKS

⁠TRACY ON INSTAGRAM ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/⁠⁠⁠

⁠TRACY ON LINKEDIN ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/⁠⁠

290: [MONEY] Back to Basics: Traditional versus Roth - What’s the Difference? Nov 14, 2024

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We’re back with the next episode in our Back to Basics Money Series! Sarah is here to discuss everything IRAs. What’s the difference between a Roth IRA and a Traditional IRA? What’s a Backdoor Roth? How do these affect my taxes?

Sarah is here to answer all these questions and more! We also dive into risk tolerance and stock market fluctuations.

SPONSORS

⁠AAPA Career Central: aapa.org/careercentral

CREATED COLORFUL CONSULT: https://createdcolorful.myshopify.com/discount/TRACY

Code: TRACY⁠

CONNECT WITH SARAH

Email: sjmvirtualsolutions@gmail.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarah-miller-pa-va/

RESOURCES

Previous episodes: Never Say Never: The Journey of a Critical Care PA

Back to Basics: Meet Sarah

Back to Basics: What Actually IS Investing?

COACHING

⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠

⁠FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT⁠ ⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call⁠

LINKS

EPISODE BLOG POST https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

⁠TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/⁠

⁠TRACY ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/⁠

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaisin/support

289: [UNICORN] How to be a Healthier and Happier PA Nov 07, 2024

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In PA school we learned the first treatment to almost every disease is lifestyle modifications. But why do we wait until a patient receives a diagnosis instead of being proactive about starting lifestyle modifications earlier? How do we actually help patients follow through with making effective lifestyle modifications? What do we do if we know we need to make changes in our own lifestyles?

My guest today is here to answer these questions and more! Dr. Jennifer Harrington is a PA with 25 years of experience and has held pivotal roles in professional leadership, advocacy, and PA education. She worked in rural medicine for many years and is now a PA program director, following her passion for education. She also runs her own non-profit, Called to Serve, organizing medical missions trips.

Dr. Harrington shares how she was able to prevent burnout by creating routines and habits that focus on nutrition and quality self care. In order to effectively carry out her several roles and responsibilities, Dr. Harrington discusses how she learned the importance of taking care of herself so that she can better take care of others.

Do you want to learn the keys of how to become a happier and healthier PA? Tune into today’s episode to learn what you can start implementing today!

SPONSORS

AAPA Job Source: aapa.org/pajobsource

⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT: https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠

CONNECT WITH DR. HARRINGTON

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-harrington-dms-pa-c-dfaapa-209a541a2/

Called to Serve Non-profit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/730502455633943

COACHING

⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠

⁠FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT⁠ ⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call⁠

LINKS

EPISODE BLOG POST https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

⁠TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/⁠

⁠TRACY ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/⁠

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaisin/support

288: [WORK] Thriving as a Provider: 5 Strategies for a Better Career Oct 31, 2024

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We are talking about something that’s close to my heart: how YOU, as a healthcare provider, can make your life, career, and patient care better, not through big system changes, but through personal, daily actions that add up in huge ways.

So today, we’re focusing on five things you can do to thrive as a provider. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or just want to fine-tune your daily routines, these tips will help.

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⁠⁠⁠CREATED COLORFUL CONSULT⁠: ⁠https://createdcolorful.myshopify.com/discount/TRACY⁠

⁠ADVANCED PRACTICE PLANNING, LLC⁠: ⁠advancedpracticeplanning.com/financialadvisorforpas⁠

COACHING

⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT ⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠⁠

⁠FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT⁠ ⁠⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call⁠ ⁠

LINKS

EPISODE BLOG POST ⁠https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog⁠

⁠TRACY ON INSTAGRAM ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/⁠⁠

⁠TRACY ON LINKEDIN ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/⁠⁠

287: [MONEY] Back to Basics: What Actually Is Investing? Oct 24, 2024

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We’re back with the next episode in our Back to Basics Money Series! Sarah is here to discuss the basics of getting started with investing.

Do you get confused when you hear all the investing lingo and acronyms? Does it sound like a foreign language? Do you know the difference between a 401k and a 403b and an IRA?

Sarah is here to answer all these questions and more! In today’s episode, we’re explaining the difference between saving and investing and talking about how to actually get started investing for your future.

SPONSORS

⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT: https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠

ADVANCED PRACTICE PLANNING, LLC: advancedpracticeplanning.com/financialadvisorforpas

CONNECT WITH SARAH

Email: sjmvirtualsolutions@gmail.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarah-miller-pa-va/

RESOURCES

Previous episodes: Never Say Never: The Journey of a Critical Care PA

Back to Basics: Meet Sarah

COACHING

⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠

⁠FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT⁠ ⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call⁠

LINKS

EPISODE BLOG POST https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog

⁠TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/⁠

⁠TRACY ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/⁠

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaisin/support

286: [UNICORN] Transplant Surgery: The Intersection of Surgery and Medicine Oct 17, 2024

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I love to highlight Unicorn PAs, especially PAs who are working in rarer, unique specialities. My guest today absolutely fits that bill! Paige Grasso is a surgical PA working in transplant and hepatobiliary surgery. Paige shares what life is like as a transplant surgery PA and how she got started in this unique speciality.

We also discuss what every clinician (regardless of specialty) needs to know about patients who’ve received an organ transplant, specifically in regards to immunosuppression therapy.

In addition, Paige and I talk about interviewing for a new job, whether you’re a new grad or a seasoned PA. What should you ask about when interviewing and what is important to look for during the orientation period of a new job?

Tune in to hear Paige’s unique perspective as a transplant surgery PA and how you can apply some of these pearls to your own practice. Join in Paige’s excitement of “doing what no one else is doing” in this niche specialty at the intersection of surgery and medicine.

SPONSORS

⁠CREATED COLORFUL CONSULT: https://createdcolorful.myshopify.com/discount/TRACY

ADVANCED PRACTICE PLANNING, LLC: advancedpracticeplanning.com/financialadvisorforpas

CONNECT WITH PAIGE

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paige-grasso-pa-c-8427b31a8

COACHING

⁠1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate⁠

⁠FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT⁠ ⁠https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call⁠

LINKS

⁠TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/⁠

⁠TRACY ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/⁠

SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepaisin/support