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Loni and Christine are physician assistants (PA) with backgrounds in Emergency Medicine and Primary Care who currently work as professors in higher education. Loni, seeing the end of the wellness line in the ER, and Christine, trying to prevent it in the office, have joined forces in discussing the topics of disease prevention and what it means to be well. Far beyond the bounds of a medical office, we are passionate about improving health literacy and increasing awareness of the daily changes we can make to maximize the quality of our lives. Finding the balance between the "coulds," "shoulds," and "woulds" of life is a quest worth embarking on. We do not have all the answers, but life is about the journey, and we look forward to sharing ours with you.

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Episode 54: You're Ready for This: Transitioning to the clinical year

February 11, 2026 • Loni and Christine • Season 3 • Episode 54

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The transition from didactic coursework to the clinical year is a major milestone in PA training and comes with new expectations, both academic and professional. In this episode, we discuss how learning shifts from memorization to clinical reasoning, what it means to be an active learner in patient care settings, and how to adapt to real-world clinical decision-making.
We also explore professionalism during clinical rotations, including communication, role clarity, receiving feedback, and representing yourself as a member of the healthcare team. Whether you’re excited, nervous, or both, this episode offers practical guidance to help you enter the clinical year prepared, confident, and ready to grow.

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