Episodes
![Common Pitfalls in PA Education Research](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog16871493/JPAE_social_ep12_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Common Pitfalls in PA Education Research
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Join Trenton Honda, PhD, MMS, PA-C, editor-in-chief for the Journal of PA Education as he chats with Nick Hudak, PhD, MPA, MSEd, PA-C, associate professor in family medicine and community health at Duke University, and William Schweinle, PhD, a professor in Physician Assistant Studies at the University of South Dakota. They discuss common problems and pitfalls in research submissions to JPAE, delving into the importance of proper sampling, multiple hypothesis testing, and validation in survey research. The conversation addresses concerns about over-surveying the American population and the need for stratified random sampling. They emphasize the importance of involving a statistician early in the process and the need for more contextualized information within the current literature, encouraging authors to provide valuable insights into their research findings, including the "so what" factor.
The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.
![Analyzing LGBTQ+ Inclusion in PA Education](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog16871493/JPAE_social_ep11_2_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Analyzing LGBTQ+ Inclusion in PA Education
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Join Trenton Honda, PhD, MMS, PA-C, editor-in-chief for the Journal of PA Education, and co-host Carey Barry, MHS, PA-C, chair and associate clinical professor in the Department of Medical Sciences at Northeastern University, as they chat with Quinnette Jones, associate professor in family medicine and community health at Duke University, and Joanne Rolls, MPAS, MEHP, PA-C, an associate professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine, Division of Physician Assistant Studies, as they discuss their recent article in JPAE titled "An Analysis of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Curricula Inclusion: A National Study of Physician Assistant Programs" Tune in as they delve into the importance of inclusive education, knowledgeable faculty members, and adapting language and terminology to serve LGBTQ+ individuals.
This episode is sponsored by Rosh Review.
Show notes
JPAE article: An Analysis of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Curricula Inclusion: A National Study of Physician Assistant Programs
The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.
![Exploring Declines in Black and Hispanic Representation in the PA Profession](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog16871493/JPAE_social_ep10_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Exploring Declines in Black and Hispanic Representation in the PA Profession
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Join Trenton Honda, PhD, MMS, PA-C, editor-in-chief for the Journal of PA Education, and co-host Carey Barry, MHS, PA-C, chair and associate clinical professor in the Department of Medical Sciences at Northeastern University, as they chat with Tami Ritsema PhD, MPH, PA-C, Dr. Howard Straker, and Jordan Herring with the Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University as they discuss their recent article in JPAE titled "Black and Hispanic Representation Declined After Increased Degree Requirements for Physician Assistants." Tune in as they delve into the study's origins, assembling a diverse team, the theoretical framework guiding their research, navigating data challenges, and a comprehensive analysis of their findings.
Show notes
JPAE article: Black and Hispanic Representation Declined After Increased Degree Requirements for Physician Assistants
The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.
Tami Ritsema PhD, MPH, PA-C is an Associate Professor at the George Washington University School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program. She is also a Reader in Physician Associate Education at the St. George's, University of London PA Programme. She is a workforce researcher with interests in the development of the PA profession outside the US and the trends in the diversity of the PA profession in the US. She currently serves as the Chair of the Grants and Scholarships Review Committee for PAEA.
Dr. Howard Straker is an associate professor of PA Studies in the School of Medicine and Health Science and Prevention & Community Health in the Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University. He is a past president of PAEA.
Jordan Herring is a PhD Candidate in the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration and a Program Associate with the Mullan Institute for Health Workforce Equity at George Washington University. His research focuses on health workforce diversity, health care access, and Medicaid policy. He holds an M.S. and B.S. in economics.
![Exploring Hybrid Learning in Health Professions with Karen Gordes](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog16871493/JPAE_social_ep9_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Exploring Hybrid Learning in Health Professions with Karen Gordes
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Join Trenton Honda, PhD, MMS, PA-C, editor-in-chief for the Journal of PA Education, and co-host Carey Barry, MHS, PA-C, chair and associate clinical professor in the Department of Medical Sciences at Northeastern University, as they chat with Karen Gordes, PT, DScPT, PhD, Program Director, Health Professions Education at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, about her research on hybrid learning among health professions programs. The three explore her inspiration for the research, the collaborative efforts of her interprofessional team in shaping the article, the quest for a precise definition of hybrid learning, the intricacies of data mining and online research, and the enlightening interview process involving study participants.
Show notes
JPAE article: Characteristics of Hybrid Learning Among Health Professions Programs: A Mixed-Methods Study
The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.
![Clinical Investigations in the UK PA Profession with Amy Perrott + Brogan Guest](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog16871493/JPAE_social_ep8_2_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Clinical Investigations in the UK PA Profession with Amy Perrott + Brogan Guest
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Join hosts Trenton Honda, PhD, MMS, PA-C, editor-in-chief of the Journal of PA Education, and Carey Barry, MHS, PA-C, chair and associate clinical professor in the Department of Medical Sciences at Northeastern University, as they engage in an insightful conversation with Amy Perrott, Course Director of the Physician Associate Programme at St George's University of London and Health Education England, and Brogan Guest, course director for the Advanced Clinical Practice Programme at St George's University of London and Health Education England. Delve into the intricacies of the PA profession in the UK and explore their recent JPAE article, "Increasing Knowledge in the Requesting of Clinical Investigations." The discussion covers the study's background, design, hypothesis, qualitative aspects, and explores the potential implications of the findings for future practice. Tune in for a comprehensive exploration of the evolving landscape of the Physician Associate profession and its impact on clinical investigations.
This episode is sponsored by PA Excel. For more information, visit them online at paexcel.com.
Show notes
JPAE article: Increasing Knowledge in the Requesting of Clinical Investigations
The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.
![Student Attitudes Towards People with Serious Mental Illness with Dr. Matthew McQuillan](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog16871493/JPAE_social_ep7_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Join Trenton Honda, PhD, MMS, PA-C, editor-in-chief for the Journal of PA Education, and co-host Carey Barry, MHS, PA-C, chair and associate clinical professor in the Department of Medical Sciences at Northeastern University, as they chat with Dr. Matthew McQuillan, an associate professor and chair of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies and Practice at the Rutgers School of Health Professions, about his research on PA student attitudes towards people with serious mental illness. The three discuss the intricacies of assembling an expert research team, the process of formulating the research question and hypothesis, the rationale behind choosing a qualitative study approach, and a preview of future papers. They talk in-depth about McQuillan’s article, “Physician Assistant Student Attitudes About People With Serious Mental Illness,” published in the November 2023 issue of the Journal of PA Education.
This episode is sponsored by Butler University Doctor of Medical Science Programs.
Show notes
JPAE article: Physician Assistant Student Attitudes About People With Serious Mental Illness
The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.
![Gender Differences in Research with Sara Lolar](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog16871493/JPAE_social_ep6_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Gender Differences in Research with Sara Lolar
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Join Trenton Honda, PhD, MMS, PA-C, editor-in-chief for the Journal of PA Education, and co-host Carey Barry, MHS, PA-C, chair and associate clinical professor in the Department of Medical Sciences at Northeastern University, as they chat with Sara Lolar, MS, PA-C, DFAAPA, assistant professor of physician assistant studies at Wayne State University, about her research on gender differences in research, professional goals, and perceptions of support. The three discuss how to assemble a research group, mentorship, and how a general lack of interest in research has implications for the PA profession. They talk in-depth about Lolar’s article, “Physician Assistant Gender Differences in Research, Professional Goals, and Perceptions of Support,” published in the October 2023 issue of the Journal of PA Education.
This episode is sponsored by Aquifer. For more information, visit them online at aquifer.org.
Show notes
JPAE article: Physician Assistant Gender Differences in Research, Professional Goals, and Perceptions of Support
The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.
![Practical Implications of Assessment Articles](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog16871493/JPAE_social_ep5_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Practical Implications of Assessment Articles
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Join Denise Rizzolo, PhD, MPH, PA-C, managing editor for the Journal of PA Education, as she chats with PAEA's Robert Furter, PhD, MBA, senior director of research and dataops and principal psychometrician, and Casey Johnson, PhD, senior director of assessment services and psychometrician, about various assessment articles found in JPAE. The three discuss the practical implications of the articles, the predictive strength of the End of Curriculum™ exam, statistical considerations when analyzing exam scores, and using clinical year PACKRAT® scores to identify the risk of PANCE failure.
The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.
![Humor in the Classroom with Dr. Joy Hampton](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog16871493/JPAE_social_ep4_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Humor in the Classroom with Dr. Joy Hampton
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Join Trenton Honda, PhD, MMS, PA-C, editor-in-chief for the Journal of PA Education, and co-host Carey Barry, MHS, PA-C, chair and associate clinical professor in the Department of Medical Sciences at Northeastern University, as they chat with Joy Hampton, DMSc, MS, PA-C, DFAAPA, about her research on using humor in PA education. The three discuss the different types of humor, specific examples of humor in the classroom, the importance of maintaining professionalism, and how humor invites student engagement. They also talk in-depth about Hampton’s article, “Humor Me: Laughter in Physician Assistant Education,” published in the September 2023 issue of the Journal of Physician Assistant Education.
Show Notes
Dr. Joy Hampton is an assistant professor at the Eastern Virginia Medical School Master of Physician Assistant Program. She's a seasoned PAt with over 20 years of clinical experience spanning various specialties and settings including rural primary care, allergy/asthma, pediatric orthopedics, and pediatric urgent care.
JPAE article: Humor Me: Laughter in Physician Assistant Education
This podcast is produced by Association Briefings.
![Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning with Dr. Anshul Kumar](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog16871493/JPAE_social_ep3_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning with Dr. Anshul Kumar
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Join Dr. Trenton Honda, editor-and-chief for the Journal of PA Education, and co-host Carey Barry, Chair and Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Medical Sciences at Northeastern University, as they chat with Dr. Anshul Kumar about his research on predictive analytics and machine learning. The three discuss how machine learning can predict which students are at risk for failing a high-stakes certification examination and the importance of having a research team with diverse skill sets and knowledge. They also talk in-depth about Kumar’s article, “The Application of Adaptive Minimum Match k-Nearest Neighbors to Identify At-Risk Students in Health Professions Education,” published in the September 2023 issue of The Journal of Physician Assistant Education.
Show Notes
Dr. Anshul Kumar, is an assistant professor at the MGH Institute of Health Professionals.
JPAE article: The Application of Adaptive Minimum Match k-Nearest Neighbors to Identify At-Risk Students in Health Professions Education
This podcast is produced by Association Briefings.
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Meet your hosts
Dr. Trenton Honda is the editor-in-chief of JPAE and has over a decade of experience as a physician assistant educator and PA education researcher. Within physician assistant education, he regularly publishes and presents on student and program evaluation, application of quantitative methods in biomedical education research, and disparities in access to physician assistant education. He has published over 40 peer-reviewed manuscripts and presented over 60 peer-reviewed posters and abstracts at national and international conferences, and his research and education activities have been funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and the PA Education Association (PAEA).
Carey Barry is Chair and Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Medical Sciences at Northeastern University. She brings over twenty years of clinical experience as a surgical PA into the classroom as a PA educator. She has practiced in a variety of surgical specialties including vascular surgery, cardiac surgery, and plastic surgery. Prior to becoming a physician assistant, she worked as a medical technologist in a community hospital laboratory. She is a Distinguished Fellow, American Academy of PAs (AAPA) and serves on the Editorial Advisory Board for the Journal of PA Education (JPAE).