“Scratching the Itch," with Program Director and Associate Professor in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies Dr. Kevin Schuer

The Way Podcast

The Way Podcast
“Scratching the Itch," with Program Director and Associate Professor in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies Dr. Kevin Schuer
Jun 04, 2026
University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences

As a touring musician in a rock band, Kevin Schuer had experienced the life of traveling on the road, performing and feeling the adoration of fans. But after starting a family, he knew he needed a backup plan, too. That led him down his academic path, where he became a professor in the department of Physician Assistant Studies.  

As it turns out, there’s more than one similarity between the two professions. And Dr. Schuer, who still performs regularly, wants to point out that you don’t have to quit exploring your creativity because you have a steady PA job — something he also loves very much, by the way. As he says, you do not have to give up your identity — so come with us as we Scratch that Itch with Dr. Kevin Schuer, on this episode of The Way Podcast. 

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Episode Artwork “Scratching the Itch," with Program Director and Associate Professor in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies Dr. Kevin Schuer 54:38 Episode Artwork “Serving Up Success," with third-year RHB student Felipe Gonzalez Seguel 42:59 Episode Artwork “Giving Our All," with CHS Ambassador (and HHS sophomore) Katie Neglia 36:57 Episode Artwork “Saying yes," with CHS alumnus Jason Waddles, DPT 40:48 Episode Artwork “Learning About Life and Love for Valentine’s Day,” with Dr. Kyle Kosik and Dr. Danielle Torp-Kosik 50:23 Episode Artwork “Speaking Out,” with UK All-American Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and speech pathologist Meg Shake 1:02:05 Episode Artwork “Fueling New Passions,” with Assistant Professor Allison Owen, PhD 42:18 Episode Artwork “Finding Ways to Help,” with Emeritus Faculty David Fahringer  48:18 Episode Artwork “Learning Through Story,” with Associate Professor Dr. Leslie Woltenberg  36:37 Episode Artwork “Helping the Helpers,” with SMRI Director Dr. Nick Heebner  45:16 Episode Artwork “Having Fun, Getting Active,” with UK Associate Professor Dr. Dee Dlugonski  40:26 Episode Artwork “Going International,” with UK alumna Avery Skinner  39:36 Episode Artwork “Finding Our Why,” with graduating PA student Emily Goodman 38:25 Episode Artwork “Finding a Place to Play,” with PT Alumna Dr. Laura Duncan 46:09 Episode Artwork “Our Second Annual Valentine’s Day Episode,” with CHS assistant professor Dr. Jean Fry and CHS CMB associate director Dr. Chris Fry. 52:32 Episode Artwork “Being Part of a Team,” with CHS professor Dr. Tim Uhl 52:14 Episode Artwork “Gaining Real-World Experience,” with CHS alumna Martha Thomas, PT 44:25 Episode Artwork “Becoming a Mentor,” with CHS alum Thomas Corbett 30:17 Episode Artwork “Ready to Serve,” with CHS alum and Baseball Athletic Trainer Richie Wells 42:02 Episode Artwork “Assessing the Accessibility,” with CHS senior Clara Bond 45:53 Episode Artwork “Bringing History to Life,” with HHS graduate Cori Simpson 37:58 Episode Artwork “Order Out of Chaos,” with CHS student, SMRI staffer and International champion speed puzzler Michaela Keener 47:51 Episode Artwork “Believing in Yourself … and Doing the Work,” with HHS alumna Emma King 42:43 Episode Artwork “Valentine’s Day and The CHS Family,” with Johanna Hoch, PhD, ATC and Matt Hoch, PhD, ATC 47:10 Episode Artwork “Beyond the Lecture,” with Katelyn McNamara, PT, DPT 43:50