Episodi

  • 9. What to do as a reapplicant with pre-PA coach @pa_kathryn

    9. What to do as a reapplicant with pre-PA coach @pa_kathryn
    Nov 17 2022

    Welcome back to another episode!

    I can't believe we are already on episode 9 of season 2, which means we have one more episode after this one to close off the season! I have truly had an amazing time speaking with all of our guests and today's episode is no exception. 

    On this conversation with Kathryn we dove deep into what someone can do to improve their PA school application as a reapplicant. However, the information we give you here is also useful for first time applicants. Kathryn is now a pediatric PA in Florida, but she was a 3x reapplicant herself and she can truly speak from both personal experience, as well as her experience coaching students. Her journey to PA is also interesting because she moved to a different state right after PA school and that move presented challenges when searching for jobs.

    I am sure you are going to find this episode super helpful in your journey so I am going to let you enjoy and we will talk again next week!

    You can find Kathryn on Instagram as @pa_kathryn and as pre-PA coach with The PA Platform. 

    I am on the gram as @itsgabythePA and on TikTok too!
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    46 min
  • 8. How to prepare for the PANCE? with @myway_toPA

    8. How to prepare for the PANCE? with @myway_toPA
    Nov 10 2022

    Hi Friends! Welcome back to another episode! If you are a current PA student and you are going to be taking the PANCE sometime in the future, then you need to listen to today’s episode to get all the tips! I had a fun conversation with Courtney, who is a new grad PA, currently working in dermatology, but she just took her PA certification exam (PANCE) just a few months ago and she is giving us all the tips and what resources she used to study for it and pass it! We also talked about clinical year and end of rotation exams, although her program is a little bit different than other programs, her tips are still very valuable and applicable to most of current PA students. To wrap it up, we talked about how networking can really impact your career, and I’ve mentioned this in previous episodes, but it is always a good reminder, specially when we have a wonderful example!

    You can find Courtney on IG as @myway_topa and on her Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/PASCourtney

    I hope you enjoy this episode and I will talk to you next week!
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    52 min
  • 7. Practice ownership as a PA and a mom with @ThePolishedPA

    7. Practice ownership as a PA and a mom with @ThePolishedPA
    Nov 3 2022

    Welcome back!

    On today's episode I sat down for a conversation with Stephanie Williams PA-C, also known as @thepolishedpa on instagram, who shared her story and how she was able to launch her own aesthetics boutique! Steph has been a PA for 8 years, she has experience in family medicine and dermatology, but she always had her heart set on aesthetics medicine. After some years and hard work, becoming a mom and just life thrown in the picture, she has made it happened and is now an entrepreneur PA. You'll have to listen to get the deets on how she was able to accomplish this and her experience as a mom of two little ones!

    You can find Stephanie on instagram @thepolished PA and if you are in the Orlando, FL area and need an injector with experience, be sure to look her up and make an appointment by clicking here

    I hope you enjoy and come back next week!
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    49 min
  • 6. When should I have kids? PA school or new grad or wait more?

    6. When should I have kids? PA school or new grad or wait more?
    Oct 27 2022

    Welcome back friends!

    This is a common question I get on my DMs, particularly when we had just found out about the pregnancy and I was a new grad: "How did I decide when to have kids?" And I do have to say, this was a topic of discussion at home for quite a while. Considering all possible scenarios and our priorities, we eventually decided IT WAS TIME! My baby is now 9 months old, and I have been a practicing PA for 2 years as of last month. So, join me in this episode as I share a bit more of how we came down to the decision of when, what things we considered, and how it all went down!

    Enjoy and remember to RATE + REVIEW +  SHARE the podcast! I would love to hear your thoughts and if you have any requests for guests or episodes, be sure to leave a comment!
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    11 min
  • 5. Cosmetic Dermatology PA and infertility journey with @xo.healthy

    5. Cosmetic Dermatology PA and infertility journey with @xo.healthy
    Oct 20 2022
    Hey friends! We are back with another guest this week and I cannot wait for you to listen to this episode! I had an amazing conversation with Xochitl, a cosmetic dermatology PA in Los Angeles, who started her career as a physician assistant in family medicine and after four years switched specialties. We talked about her motivations to become a PA, her experience in family medicine with the hispanic community, how she landed her current job in aesthetics, and all things life as a cosmetic dermatology PA. Xo is also very open about her struggles with infertility and she shared some advice for other women who might be struggling with it too. We wrapped it up with her top tips for future and current PAs, so be sure to listen until the end! You can find Xochitl on instagram at @xo.healthy and go to her bio to book an appointment with her for your skincare needs! I mean, she is so good at what she does! I will see you on Ig and Tik Tok, find me as @itsgabythepa Enjoy the episode, and remember to RATE + REVIEW + SHARE!
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    1 ora e 2 min
  • 4. How to start investing? with @StrivewithKristin

    4. How to start investing? with @StrivewithKristin
    Oct 13 2022
    Welcome back friends! If you want to get rid of debt, create wealth and become financially independent, then this episode is 100% for you! Today I am bringing you a conversation with Kristin Burton all about INVESTING. Obviously, we had limited time, so take this as a quick guide/overview, that I promise you is going to get you excited and headed in the direction of financial freedom. Kristin Strive is a physician assistant passionate about creating financial independence and helping healthcare professionals do the same through her company, Strive Coaching.  Last year she joined me on the podcast and we talked about student loan debt and becoming a PA, now we are diving into investing, as one of the first steps to creating wealth and setting you up for success financially. She is just a wealth of information, and I know you are going to learn so much too!  If you are interesting in becoming knowledgeable on this topic and getting your personal finances in line, you need to check out her course! Kristin has designed a 12 week program on personal finance specifically for healthcare professionals, which now has a timeline for completion, gives you the opportunity to get your specific questions answered, and accountability. At the end of each 4 weeks there will be a LIVE group coaching event (for a total of 3) that will include a live Q&A session. The accountability aspects comes in in the mode of support from her as well as "homework" that will encourage you to take action. Since all members will start at the same time, there will be no additional enrollment for this 12 week cohort after the initial period of October 9-16th.  Click here to enroll in the Money Boot Camp by Kristin, and be sure to use code GABRIELA for 10% off your course.  You can find Kristin on social media @strivewithkristin and myself as @itsgathepa I hope you enjoy this episode and come back again next week!
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    49 min
  • 3. Having a learning disorder in PA school + FIVE year track

    3. Having a learning disorder in PA school + FIVE year track
    Oct 6 2022

    Hey friends!

    Thank you for coming back to another episode! Today you will hear from Addie, she is a PA student in didactic year, on the five year program at Duquesne University, which means she had to get ready to submit her application while in high school! That is crazy to me, but she got it done and is thriving! Addie also shared her experience with dyslexia and how she has been able to succeed in academics in spite of it. I invite you to listen in to this episode and share it with someone who might be considering the PA profession and need some encouragement!

    You can find Addie on Instagram at @addiemaythepa where she is constantly posting content about her PA school journey and helping other pre-PA and soon-to-be PA students!

    You know you can find me on the gram too at @itsgabythepa and on TikTok as well!
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    38 min
  • 2. Breaking language barriers as a hispanic provider (Hispanic Heritage Month)

    2. Breaking language barriers as a hispanic provider (Hispanic Heritage Month)
    Sep 29 2022
    Help me celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! I am bringing you down memory lane with me. In this episode I share a bit more about my roots as a Hispanic person, and how my life started in this country that is now my home away from home. We also dive into what I consider my contributions to society and the diversity needed in medicine and within the PA profession. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did & come back for more next week! Websites you might want to check out: - Physician Associates for Latino Health  - PAs for Latino Health Scholarship (Save it for next year's cycle)  - National Alliance for Hispanic Health  - Hispanic Health Info  -  Interesting statistics 
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    10 min