Saskatchewan Physician Assistant Podcast
Saskatchewan Physician Assistant Podcast
Podcast Description
The Saskatchewan Physician Assistant podcast was created by the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine with the goal of providing listeners with information about the physician assistant profession. This limited series podcast we will cover topics such as What is a physician assistant? What training is required to become a physician assistant? What is it like to work in a physician/PA dyad? and more. We acknowledge our campuses and sites throughout Saskatchewan are on treaty territories and Homeland of the Metis. We pay our respect to the First Nations and Metis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on essential topics related to the physician assistant field, including the definition of a physician assistant, required training pathways, and working dynamics in physician/PA teams. Future episodes are expected to explore real-life experiences in various medical environments, such as oncology and military medical practice.
The Saskatchewan Physician Assistant podcast was created by the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine with the goal of providing listeners with information about the physician assistant profession. This limited series podcast we will cover topics such as What is a physician assistant? What training is required to become a physician assistant? What is it like to work in a physician/PA dyad? and more.
We acknowledge our campuses and sites throughout Saskatchewan are on treaty territories and Homeland of the Metis.
We pay our respect to the First Nations and Metis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another.
We acknowledge our campuses and sites throughout Saskatchewan are on treaty territories and Homeland of the Métis.
We pay our respect to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another.
Episode 2: How do Physicians and Physician Assistants work together?
Host:
Dr. Scott Tunison
Teaching and Learning Specialist in Faculty Development in the College of Medicine as well as a member of the Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) faculty.
Guests:
Dr. Paul Olszynski:
Dr. Paul Olszynski is a Professor of Emergency Medicine and Director of Simulation and Clinical Ultrasonography at the University of Saskatchewan. A leader in simulation and Point-of-Care Ultrasound, Dr. Olszynski has helped shape ultrasound education nationally. He’s a founding member of the Canadian Society of POCUS-EM Fellowships and a recipient of multiple teaching awards.
Dr. Cathy MacLean:
Dr. Cathy MacLean is a family physician and medical education leader with over 30 years of experience. Dr. MacLean has held leadership roles at several universities across Canada and, as PAST-PRESIDENT of the College of Family Physicians of Canada, has helped shape national healthcare policy particularly related to team-based care and innovation in family medicine. She’s currently Director of Faculty Development at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Medicine.
Dr. Warren C.W. Latham:
Dr. Warren Latham is the Corporate Chief of Orthopaedics at Scarborough Health Network and the lead surgeon of their Foot and Ankle program. He’s also President of the Canadian Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society. He is a dedicated mentor and active researcher. He also consults for top orthopaedic companies and provides expert medico-legal opinions.
Aurthi Muthukumaran:
Aurthi Muthukumaran is an experienced Physician Assistant working in Emergency Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery at Scarborough Health Network. Aurthi also serves as Academic Coordinator in U of T’s PA program, supporting curriculum development and student success while sitting on key academic committees.
Learn more about the USask Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program
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