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 1: What is a Physician Assistant?
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:
Rebecca Mueller:
Director of the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program at the University of Manitoba. Rebecca began her career in nursing before becoming a Physician Assistant in 2010. She has extensive experience in both oncology and palliative care and even created a 24-hour palliative care service in Ontario. Rebecca has also taught in PA programs at McMaster University and guest lectured at U.S. PA schools. She has also contributed to the Journal of Canada’s Physician Assistants.
Dr. Ginger Ruddy:
Director of the Office of Student Affairs in the College of Medicine and a Family Physician at West Winds Primary Health Centre. She has worked with Physician Assistants in the past and brings valuable insight from her experience collaborating with PAs.
Dr. Trustin Domes:
Academic Director of the Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program, an Associate Professor at the University of Saskatchewan, and a Urologist. He previously served as the Director of Admissions for the College of Medicine.
Ashley Millham:
Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) with 35 years of military experience and 15 years of clinical practice. He has served with the Canadian Special Operations Forces and as a Primary Care Clinic Supervisor within the Canadian Armed Forces. In the final two years of his military career, he directed the Canadian Armed Forces PA Training Program. Additionally, Ashley has practiced occupational and urgent care medicine at a remote diamond mine in the Northwest Territories. He is a member of the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants and serves on the Board of Directors as the Alternate Director for Saskatchewan
Learn more about the USask Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program.
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