Joint Effort PAs
We're two orthopedic surgery physician assistants discussing PA school, life as a PA, cases and topics related to orthopedics, and much more!
Podcasting since 2025 • 23 episodes
Joint Effort PAs
Latest Episodes
Dilemmas of the Ortho PA
Being an orthopedic PA means living in the gray.In this episode, we dive into the ethical dilemmas unique to orthopedic practice — the moments that don’t show up in textbooks but define real-world decision-making. From surgical vs non-o...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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47:55
2025 Wrapped- Orthopedic PA Edition
2025 was… a year. We’re taking a look back at the moments that defined the year — the wins, the chaos, and the lessons no one teaches you in PA school.From evolving confidence, our use of AI, and goals going into next ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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43:03
Grip & Grapes- Building a Hand Surgery Practice from the Ground Up
In this episode of Joint Effort PAs, we sip wine and break down the real-world insights behind what its really like starting out early on in practice from our favorite hand surgeon. From creating the PA–surgeon partnership , balancing th...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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46:45
Decoding Surgeon Personalities
In this episode of Joint Effort PAs, we’re breaking down the most common surgeon personality archetypes you’ll encounter- from the hyper-focused perfectionist to the cowboy, with the help of our OR Nurse guest!We talk:
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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55:03
Holiday Office Parties - Ortho Edition
Holiday office parties in medicine hit a little different. One minute you’re talking clinic schedules and call coverage, the next you’re seeing your coworkers in cocktail attire wondering how we all ended up here.In this episo...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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35:55