Join Trenton Honda, PhD, MMS, PA-C, editor-in-chief for the Journal of PA Education, and co-host Carey Barry, MHS, PA-C, chair and associate clinical professor in the Department of Medical Sciences at Northeastern University, as they chat with Tami Ritsema PhD, MPH, PA-C, Dr. Howard Straker, and Jordan Herring with the Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University as they discuss their recent article in JPAE titled "Black and Hispanic Representation Declined After Increased Degree Requirements for Physician Assistants." Tune in as they delve into the study's origins, assembling a diverse team, the theoretical framework guiding their research, navigating data challenges, and a comprehensive analysis of their findings.   Show notes JPAE article: Black and Hispanic Representation Declined After Increased Degree Requirements for Physician Assistants The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.   Tami Ritsema PhD, MPH, PA-C is an Associate Professor at the George Washington University School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program.  She is also a Reader in Physician Associate Education at the St. George's, University of London PA Programme.  She is a workforce researcher with interests in the development of the PA profession outside the US and the trends in the diversity of the PA profession in the US.  She currently serves as the Chair of the Grants and Scholarships Review Committee for PAEA.   Dr. Howard Straker is an associate professor of PA Studies in the School of Medicine and Health Science and Prevention & Community Health in the Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University. He is a past president of PAEA.   Jordan Herring is a PhD Candidate in the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration and a Program Associate with the Mullan Institute for Health Workforce Equity at George Washington University. His research focuses on health workforce diversity, health care access, and Medicaid policy. He holds an M.S. and B.S. in economics.

Join Trenton Honda, PhD, MMS, PA-C, editor-in-chief for the Journal of PA Education, and co-host Carey Barry, MHS, PA-C, chair and associate clinical professor in the Department of Medical Sciences at Northeastern University, as they chat with Karen Gordes, PT, DScPT, PhD, Program Director, Health Professions Education at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, about her research on hybrid learning among health professions programs. The three explore her inspiration for the research, the collaborative efforts of her interprofessional team in shaping the article, the quest for a precise definition of hybrid learning, the intricacies of data mining and online research, and the enlightening interview process involving study participants.   Show notes JPAE article: Characteristics of Hybrid Learning Among Health Professions Programs: A Mixed-Methods Study The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.

Join hosts Trenton Honda, PhD, MMS, PA-C, editor-in-chief of the Journal of PA Education, and Carey Barry, MHS, PA-C, chair and associate clinical professor in the Department of Medical Sciences at Northeastern University, as they engage in an insightful conversation with Amy Perrott, Course Director of the Physician Associate Programme at St George's University of London and Health Education England, and Brogan Guest, course director for the Advanced Clinical Practice Programme at St George's University of London and Health Education England. Delve into the intricacies of the PA profession in the UK and explore their recent JPAE article, "Increasing Knowledge in the Requesting of Clinical Investigations." The discussion covers the study's background, design, hypothesis, qualitative aspects, and explores the potential implications of the findings for future practice. Tune in for a comprehensive exploration of the evolving landscape of the Physician Associate profession and its impact on clinical investigations.   This episode is sponsored by PA Excel. For more information, visit them online at paexcel.com.    Show notes JPAE article: Increasing Knowledge in the Requesting of Clinical Investigations The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.

Join Trenton Honda, PhD, MMS, PA-C, editor-in-chief for the Journal of PA Education, and co-host Carey Barry, MHS, PA-C, chair and associate clinical professor in the Department of Medical Sciences at Northeastern University, as they chat with Dr. Matthew McQuillan, an associate professor and chair of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies and Practice at the Rutgers School of Health Professions, about his research on PA student attitudes towards people with serious mental illness. The three discuss the intricacies of assembling an expert research team, the process of formulating the research question and hypothesis, the rationale behind choosing a qualitative study approach, and a preview of future papers. They talk in-depth about McQuillan’s article, “Physician Assistant Student Attitudes About People With Serious Mental Illness,” published in the November 2023 issue of the Journal of PA Education.   This episode is sponsored by Butler University Doctor of Medical Science Programs.    Show notes JPAE article: Physician Assistant Student Attitudes About People With Serious Mental Illness The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.

Join Trenton Honda, PhD, MMS, PA-C, editor-in-chief for the Journal of PA Education, and co-host Carey Barry, MHS, PA-C, chair and associate clinical professor in the Department of Medical Sciences at Northeastern University, as they chat with Sara Lolar, MS, PA-C, DFAAPA, assistant professor of physician assistant studies at Wayne State University, about her research on gender differences in research, professional goals, and perceptions of support. The three discuss how to assemble a research group, mentorship, and how a general lack of interest in research has implications for the PA profession. They talk in-depth about Lolar’s article, “Physician Assistant Gender Differences in Research, Professional Goals, and Perceptions of Support,” published in the October 2023 issue of the Journal of PA Education.   This episode is sponsored by Aquifer. For more information, visit them online at aquifer.org.   Show notes JPAE article: Physician Assistant Gender Differences in Research, Professional Goals, and Perceptions of Support   The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.

Join Denise Rizzolo, PhD, MPH, PA-C, managing editor for the Journal of PA Education, as she chats with PAEA's Robert Furter, PhD, MBA, senior director of research and dataops and principal psychometrician, and Casey Johnson, PhD, senior director of assessment services and psychometrician, about various assessment articles found in JPAE. The three discuss the practical implications of the articles, the predictive strength of the End of Curriculum™ exam, statistical considerations when analyzing exam scores, and using clinical year PACKRAT® scores to identify the risk of PANCE failure.     The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.

Join Trenton Honda, PhD, MMS, PA-C, editor-in-chief for the Journal of PA Education, and co-host Carey Barry, MHS, PA-C, chair and associate clinical professor in the Department of Medical Sciences at Northeastern University, as they chat with Joy Hampton, DMSc, MS, PA-C, DFAAPA, about her research on using humor in PA education. The three discuss the different types of humor, specific examples of humor in the classroom, the importance of maintaining professionalism, and how humor invites student engagement. They also talk in-depth about Hampton’s article, “Humor Me: Laughter in Physician Assistant Education,” published in the September 2023 issue of the Journal of Physician Assistant Education.   Show Notes Dr. Joy Hampton is an assistant professor at the Eastern Virginia Medical School Master of Physician Assistant Program. She's a seasoned PAt with over 20 years of clinical experience spanning various specialties and settings including rural primary care, allergy/asthma, pediatric orthopedics, and pediatric urgent care.   JPAE article: Humor Me: Laughter in Physician Assistant Education   This podcast is produced by Association Briefings.

Join Dr. Trenton Honda, editor-and-chief for the Journal of PA Education, and co-host Carey Barry, Chair and Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Medical Sciences at Northeastern University, as they chat with Dr. Anshul Kumar about his research on predictive analytics and machine learning. The three discuss how machine learning can predict which students are at risk for failing a high-stakes certification examination and the importance of having a research team with diverse skill sets and knowledge. They also talk in-depth about Kumar’s article, “The Application of Adaptive Minimum Match k-Nearest Neighbors to Identify At-Risk Students in Health Professions Education,” published in the September 2023 issue of The Journal of Physician Assistant Education.   Show Notes Dr. Anshul Kumar, is an assistant professor at the MGH Institute of Health Professionals.   JPAE article: The Application of Adaptive Minimum Match k-Nearest Neighbors to Identify At-Risk Students in Health Professions Education   This podcast is produced by Association Briefings.

Join Dr. Trenton Honda, editor-and-chief for the Journal of PA Education, and co-host Carey Barry, Chair and Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Medical Sciences at Northeastern University, as they chat with Rayne Loder about her work on a song-based approach to teaching foundational medical knowledge. The three discuss her clinical background in rural medicine, her PA research inspiration, and exploring medicine through the arts. They also talk in-depth about Loder’s article, “Gender Disparities in Physician Assistant Educator Promotion and Compensation: A Mixed Methods Approach,” published in the March 2023 issue of The Journal of Physician Assistant Education.   Show Notes Rayne Loder, MHS, PA-C, is an assistant professor in the Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts.   JPAE article: Gender Disparities in Physician Assistant Educator Promotion and Compensation: A Mixed Methods Approach   This podcast is produced by Association Briefings.

Join Dr. Trenton Honda, editor-and-chief for the Journal of PA Education, as he chats with Carey Barry about her research article, “Professionalism in Physician Assistant Education as a Predictor of Future Licensing Board Disciplinary Actions,” recently published ahead of print for the September issue of JPAE. The two discuss her interests in PA professionalism, her hypothesis and background of this first-of-its-kind study, putting together a strong research team, and the overall experiences of an emerging researcher.   This episode is sponsored by Sentinel U. For more information, visit them online at sentinelu.com.   Show notes Guest bio Carey Barry is Chair and Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Medical Sciences at Northeastern University. She brings over twenty years of clinical experience as a surgical PA into the classroom as a PA educator. She has practiced in a variety of surgical specialties including vascular surgery, cardiac surgery, and plastic surgery. Prior to becoming a physician assistant, she worked as a medical technologist in a community hospital laboratory. She served on the PAEA Exam Development Board for six years as an item writer and content expert. She is the 2019 recipient of the PAEA Don Pedersen grant as principal investigator in a multi-institution study. She is a Distinguished Fellow, American Academy of PAs (AAPA) and serves on the Editorial Advisory Board for the Journal of PA Education (JPAE). She considers herself an emerging researcher and is a PhD student in Personal Health Informatics at Northeastern University. Her research interests include PA education, personal health informatics/technology, and data visualization.   This podcast is produced by Association Briefings.

The Journal of PA Education and the PA Education Association present the JPAE Podcast, an original podcast series featuring authors of  featured articles from JPAE, and other researchers willing to share their research experience. Check out the trailer for season one!