Latest Physicianassociate Podcast Episodes
107 | The Drawbacks of Financial Independence (And the Solutions to Help)
PA the FI Way - April 07, 2023 06:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsWhile there are so many potential benefits to pursuing and reaching financial independence (hello, work being optional!), it is important to also consider the few potential drawbacks that may come with it. Learn what these types of drawbacks could be as well as the solutions that you ca...
106 | How to Begin Your Job Search in PA School (And How to Job Search Throughout Your Career)
PA the FI Way - March 24, 2023 06:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsAs a PA student, there are different ways that you can begin your job search right now for your first PA role while you are still in PA school. In this episode, a few important things to search for in your first PA job are reviewed (and they aren't what you think!), as well as why it's ...
105 | How to Take Care of Your Mental Health In PA School
PA the FI Way - March 10, 2023 07:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsPA school is TOUGH. You're learning so much information at once, the stakes are high, and the pressure feels intense. PA school can take a toll on your confidence, your friendships, your relationships, your physical health, and even your mental health. It's vital that you learn how to t...
104 | Remote Informatics PA and Remote Oncology NP Millionaire Couple: Interview with Wilson, PA-C and Stephanie, NP
PA the FI Way - February 24, 2023 07:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIf you want to be inspired on your way to financial independence (FI) as a physician associate (PA) or another healthcare professional such as a nurse practitioner (NP), then you need to take a listen to this episode! Wilson is a PA-C who has a nonclinical remote role working in informa...
103 | Financial Steps to Take as a PA Student
PA the FI Way - February 10, 2023 07:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIf you're fortunate enough to learn about financial independence before PA school or during PA school, there are actually steps you can start taking to develop good personal finance habits even as a broke grad student. If you work on these steps while you're a PA student, you'll be wayy...
102 | How to Switch From a W2 Job to a 1099 Job
PA the FI Way - January 27, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsBoth W2 and 1099 jobs have pros and cons as reviewed back in episode 099. But what are all of the steps involved once you decide that you want to work as an independent contractor in a 1099 position as a PA or other medical healthcare provider? Since you're functioning as both the emplo...
101 | 7 Benefits of Telemedicine for Patients and Providers
PA the FI Way - January 13, 2023 07:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsTelemedicine offers many advantages to both the patients and the healthcare providers that utilize it. Many physician associates, nurse practitioners, and physicians use telemedicine, as well as mental health therapists, physical therapists, dietitians, etc. In this episode, seven benef...
100 | Celebrating Your 2022 Financial and Professional Wins!
PA the FI Way - December 30, 2022 07:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsThis episode is the 100th episode of the PA the FI Way podcast, which I absolutely cannot believe! It's really special because it also coincides with the last episode of the year of 2022. For this episode, the financial and professional wins of the listeners who are PAs and healthcare p...
099 | Pros and Cons of W2 vs. 1099 Roles
PA the FI Way - December 23, 2022 07:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsAs a practicing PA, you likely have seen different job postings for both W2 roles and 1099 roles. But which one is better? The answer to that question depends on your specific situation and what you value since they each have several pros and cons. For example, W2 roles have benefits t...
098 | The Benefits of Boundaries and How to Set Them
PA the FI Way - December 16, 2022 07:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsSetting boundaries is a form of self-care and demonstrates to others how they can respectfully treat you. Implementing boundaries in your life has many types of benefits for your mental health and overall wellbeing. There are several steps you can take to set boundaries such as evaluati...
097 | What Is Your Point of "Enough": How Much Do You Need to Be Happy for Financial Independence?
PA the FI Way - December 09, 2022 07:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIt’s important that you evaluate your life and define your point of "enough" on your way to financial independence (FI) as well as what enough will look like for you once you reach FI as a physician associate. At your point of "enough", you usually have all you need to survive and f...
096 | 10 Tips to Lower Your Stress During the Holidays
PA the FI Way - December 02, 2022 07:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsAlthough the holiday season can be The Most Wonderful Time of the Year for many, for others, it can feel like The Most Stressful Time of the Year! You are likely busy with a giant list of things that need to get done, whether it's at your workplace as a physician associate / physician a...
095 | How to Practice Gratitude For a Better Life
PA the FI Way - November 25, 2022 07:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsPracticing gratitude has so many benefits including better physical health and mental health, as well as benefits in other areas of life. Once you learn about the benefits, you’ll want to learn how to incorporate gratitude into your life. We will cover eight ways that you can practice g...
094 | Time: Who You Spend It With Changes as You Age
PA the FI Way - November 18, 2022 07:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsTime is life’s most precious, nonrenewable resource. Once time has passed, there is no getting that time back. Although many of us wish that time travel was a possibility at one point in our life or another, the reality is that it simply is not a tool that we can use to go back in time ...
093 | Lessons Learned From My 7 Biggest Financial Mistakes
PA the FI Way - November 11, 2022 07:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsDo you feel like you've made several financial mistakes like spending too much, not saving or investing enough, listening to poor financial advice, etc.? You're not alone! I've been there, too. Although I’m now on my way to financial independence as a physician assistant / physician as...
092 | Why I Declined the NHSC Loan Repayment Program Award
PA the FI Way - November 04, 2022 06:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsThe NHSC Loan Repayment Program is a federal program that helps qualified healthcare workers like physician assistants / physician associates, physicians, nurse practitioners, dentists, and behavioral health workers who work in certain specialties (mostly primary care areas of medicine ...
091 | How to Accumulate Wealth as a PA with Bradley Clark, CFP
PA the FI Way - October 28, 2022 06:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsBradley "Brad" Clark, CFP, is a fee-only fiduciary financial advisor who shares his insight on how PAs can accumulate wealth on their way to financial independence. He discusses a suggested order of operations to allocate your income by setting aside a certain portion towards different ...
090 | Why I Quit My Job
PA the FI Way - October 21, 2022 06:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsI'm officially in between jobs! Here's why I quit my previous role as a PA, and why I chose my next position to transition to. If you're feeling like it might be time for a change for you, I hope this episode helps you to decide whether or not to take the action and steps needed to mak...
089 | The Making of a MFM & FM Physician Assistant with Gaby De Vita, PA-C, CDE, RD
PA the FI Way - October 14, 2022 06:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsGaby went from being a registered dietician and diabetes educator to practicing as a PA, and was able to double her income with this transition and additional training. She then used her background, networking, and connections, to design a balance of practicing both in clinic as a prima...
088 | A Debt Free Journey with Nicole, PA-C, and Anthony
PA the FI Way - October 07, 2022 06:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsDo you want some motivation on your journey to becoming debt free as a PA (physician associate / physician assistant)? Take a listen to hear the story of how PA Nicole and her supportive husband, Anthony, paid off their debt aggressively to become debt free all while starting their fami...
087 | How to Set Financial Goals
PA the FI Way - September 30, 2022 06:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsWhat are some of your current financial goals? Although "paying back debt" and "building wealth" may be a couple of your generic goals, these types of goals are hard to track and aim towards. Learn how to set better financial goals on your journey to financial independence. Resourc...
086 | Burnout, Boundaries, and Being Fulfilled with Tracy Bingaman, PA-C
PA the FI Way - September 23, 2022 06:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsTracy Bingaman, PA-C, and host of the Fulfilled as a Mom podcast joins me on the show to discuss burnout while working in medicine, setting boundaries, and being fulfilled in life! Tracy is an amazing PA who tries to help busy working moms find more time and money in their life. You don...
085 | The Impact of Financial Stress on Your Mental Health & Physical Health
PA the FI Way - September 16, 2022 06:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsYou know that financial stress like debt and a low net worth can cause stress and anxiety. But did you know that financial stress could also impact your physical health? Financial stress correlates with several chronic disease and even chronic pain. Take steps to begin your journey to f...
084 | Experiencing Burnout and Fatigue? Get These 7 Types of Rest
PA the FI Way - September 09, 2022 06:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsDo you get plenty of sleep, but still feel exhausted? Sleep is a type of physical rest, but your body and your mind actually need 7 types of rest to feel energized and rested! Learn about these types of rest to help with your burnout and fatigue on your way to financial independence. ...
083 | The 3 Awesome Types of Freedom: Financial Freedom, Location Freedom, and Time Freedom
PA the FI Way - September 02, 2022 06:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsMoney is not the goal. It's a tool to help you reach your goals. You don't want to be rich. You want to have freedom to do what you want, when you want, with who you want. In addition to trying to reach the point of financial freedom / financial independence, find out how to reach ti...
082 | Freeze Your Credit to Help You Chill
PA the FI Way - August 26, 2022 06:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsDo you know how to freeze your credit and why it's a good idea? Take a listen to find out how freezing your credit can add an extra layer of protection against fraudulent activity. Enjoy the show? You can now support the PA the FI Way podcast through Buy Me a Coffee! Thank you for all o...
081 | Taking Stock of Your Life with Hospice Physician, Jordan Grumet, MD
PA the FI Way - August 19, 2022 06:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsJordan Grumet, MD, (aka Doc G) is a hospice physician, host of the Earn & Invest podcast, creator of the Earn and Invest blog, and most recently, the author of the book "Taking Stock: A Hospice Doctor’s Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a Regret-Free Life." ...
Podcast #244 - Updated Guidelines on Anorectal Emergencies
TOTAL EM - Tools Of the Trade and Academic Learning in Emergency Medicine - August 15, 2022 17:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 71 ratingsThere are a variety of anorectal emergencies that present to the emergency department. Recently, there were updated guidelines made by the World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES) and the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST). In this post, we review some of the updated guidel...
080 | Common Myths About Investing
PA the FI Way - August 12, 2022 06:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsMany physician associates / physician assistants believe several of these common myths about investing. If you believe these myths, you may feel overwhelmed, and may think that investing in the stock market is scary, hard, or complicated. These thoughts could make you feel paralyzed, wh...
079 | What PAs Can Learn From Dogs About Toxic Work Environments
PA the FI Way - August 05, 2022 06:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsResearch studies done several years ago by a psychologist named Martin Seligman on dogs revealed a concept called learned helplessness. This idea can explain why some physician assistants / physician associates act in ways that others don't understand, such as why they are staying in a ...
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