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!
Joint Effort PAs
Latest Episodes
A Scarlet Letter: Can a Great PA Have a Messy Past
In this episode, we're diving into the "scarlet letters" that can follow healthcare professionals. A youthful social media post. A misdemeanor from years ago. A board investigation. A license suspension that's since been reinstated. A terminati...
Respected, Not Feared: A Female PAs Guide to Leadership and Difficult Conversations
Why does it sometimes feel like nobody listens when you're calm—but suddenly everyone pays attention once you're angry, overwhelmed, or at your breaking point?For many women in medicine, authority can feel like an impossible balancing ac...
Lessons from Hamilton for the Ortho PA
In this special episode, we're taking a trip to the room where it happens and exploring what one Broadway phenomenon can teach us about life in medicine. From My Shot and early-career ambition to Wait For It and learning that ...
Patellofemoral Pain Explained
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: the diagnosis everyone has heard of, but nobody can seem to explain in less than 30 seconds.This week, we're tackling one of the most frustrating conditions in orthopedics. Why does PFPS seem to affect every...
