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In this episode of the JPAE Podcast, hosts Carey Barry, MHS, PA-C, Chair & Clinical Professor at Northeastern University, and Rayne Loder, PhD, PA-C, Program Director & Clinical Professor at Northeastern University – Seattle, welcome Chelsey Hoffmann, MS, PA-C, a dual-credentialed registered dietitian and physician assistant at Mayo Clinic, to explore opportunities for publishing in PA education. Chelsey shares her journey into academic publishing and explains how feature articles in the Journal of PA Education offer an accessible starting point for educators interested in contributing to scholarly literature. She offers practical advice for turning everyday teaching challenges into article ideas, conducting literature reviews, identifying research gaps, and navigating the submission and peer review process. The conversation also highlights the value of collaboration, the professional opportunities that come with publishing, and how emerging tools like artificial intelligence can help educators work more efficiently.   The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.

In this episode, host Carey Barry, MHS, PA-C, chair and associate clinical professor at Northeastern University, is joined by outgoing Journal of PA Education (JPAE) editor-in-chief and former JPAE Podcast host Trenton Honda, PhD, and managing editor Denise Rizzolo, PhD, to reflect on Honda’s four-year tenure and the evolution of the journal. They discuss JPAE’s transition to a fully digital, continuous publication model, increased submissions and expanded opportunities to connect readers with scholarship through social media, webinars, CME, PAEA Forum abstracts and the launch of the JPAE Podcast. Honda shares his commitment to making scholarly publishing more accessible through a supportive editorial process, mentoring new authors and creating opportunities for emerging researchers, including the importance of building strong research teams. The conversation also reflects on the relationships and collaboration that have shaped JPAE’s growth. As Honda prepares to pass the reins to incoming editor-in-chief Matthew Wright, PhD, PA-C, RD, he shares his gratitude for the JPAE community and his confidence in the journal’s next chapter.   The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.

In this episode, 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 at Northeastern University, welcome Kevin Bogenschutz, DMS, PA-C, and Jaclyn Demeter, MPAS, PA-C, assistant professors in the Department of PA Studies at Butler University, to discuss their JPAE article on using a customized AI chatbot to enhance active learning in medical education. They explore how the tool provides students with on-demand formative practice while maintaining accuracy through curated educational resources, and discuss student feedback, faculty considerations, and the potential for AI to support future applications such as virtual standardized patients and personalized learning experiences.   Show notes JPAE article: Artificial Intelligence in Medical Education: Promoting Active Learning With a Customized Chatbot Tool The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.

In this episode, 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 at Northeastern University, welcome Diana Pruitt, DMSc, MHS, PA-C, assistant professor at South College, to discuss her JPAE article, "Stories as Medicine: Reviving Reading to Foster Empathy and Growth in Physician Assistant Students." Dr. Pruitt explores how leisure reading and emotionally engaging fiction can help foster empathy, resilience, and personal growth among PA students. She shares the inspiration behind a student-led book club, discusses practical ways to incorporate reading into PA education, and examines how storytelling may help address burnout, compassion fatigue, and student well-being while strengthening the human side of clinical practice. This episode is sponsored by Lincoln Memorial University School of Medical Sciences. For more information about the doctor of medical science program, visit www.lmunet.edu/pa.   Show notes JPAE article: Stories as Medicine: Reviving Reading to Foster Empathy and Growth in Physician Assistant Students The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.

In this episode, 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 at Northeastern University, sit down with Aaron Henry, PhD(c), MSHS, PA-C, co-director of clinical education and assistant professor at the George Washington University Physician Assistant Program, to discuss his JPAE article, “Web-Based Survey Fraud: Pitfalls and Pearls.” Aaron shares how a mixed-methods dissertation study on healthcare provider trust among self-identified Black men in the Washington, DC area was disrupted by a flood of suspicious survey responses after recruitment materials were shared on social media. What initially appeared to be strong participation quickly raised concerns about bots, fraudulent respondents, and the risks that online incentives can create for researchers. The conversation explores the warning signs of survey fraud, the methods Aaron used to identify and exclude questionable responses, and the steps he took to verify participants before issuing compensation. He also discusses the decision to return to in-person recruitment through trusted community spaces such as barbershops and churches, along with lessons learned about protecting data integrity, documenting fraud mitigation strategies, and designing more resilient research studies in an increasingly digital environment.   This episode is sponsored by Lincoln Memorial University School of Medical Sciences. For more information about the doctor of medical science program, visit www.lmunet.edu/pa. For more information on the medical education major curriculum, visit https://www.lmunet.edu/school-of-medical-sciences/dms/medical-education-major-curriculum.   Show notes JPAE article: Web-Based Survey Fraud: Pitfalls and Pearls The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.

In this episode, 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 at Northeastern University, are joined by Joy Hampton, DMSc, MS, PA-C, Assistant Professor at Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University, for a discussion on student success coaching in PA education. Dr. Hampton shares the development of a pilot coaching program designed to support newly matriculated PA students who continued to struggle despite existing academic resources. She explains how the program used referral criteria and a student-driven coaching model focused on metacognition, resilience, accountability, and long-term growth. The conversation explores how coaching differs from traditional advising and remediation, along with the specialized training Dr. Hampton completed to prepare for the role. She also reviews the study design and findings from a retrospective evaluation of the program, including both quantitative and qualitative outcomes, positive student feedback, and lessons learned from implementing coaching within PA education. This episode is sponsored by AMBOSS.   Show notes JPAE article: Implementation of a Student Success Coaching Program   The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.

In this episode, hosts Trenton Honda, PhD, MMS, PA-C, and Carey Barry, MHS, PA-C, are joined by Ryan A. Downey, PhD, Mitchell Barnett, PharmD, MS, and Susan Jameson, PhD, to discuss their JPAE article on using the PAEA End of Curriculum (EOC) exam to assess student readiness for the PANCE. The conversation explores the challenge of balancing remediation with real-world consequences, as Dr. Jameson outlines concerns about raising EOC passing scores and the financial, logistical, and psychological impact on students—alongside the high stakes of PANCE failure. The team shares how they developed and validated a program-specific predictive model using six years of data, finding the EOC exam to be a strong standalone predictor, with only modest gains from additional assessments. They also discuss how incorporating error metrics helped create a more reliable cut score, leading to 100% PANCE pass rates. The episode highlights the importance of dedicated learner support and looks ahead to a multi-site follow-up study. Show notes JPAE article: Using the End of Curriculum Exam to Evaluate Student Readiness: Balancing the Need for Remediation Against Real-World Consequences The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.

In this episode, hosts Trenton Honda, PhD, MMS, PA-C, and Carey Barry, MHS, PA-C, are joined by Chris Roman, DMS, PA-C, associate professor in PA Studies at Butler University, and David Bunnell, PhD, MSHS, PA-C, DFAAPA, assistant professor in the Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program at the University of Maryland, to discuss physician associate students’ use of large language models during the didactic year. The guests share findings from their qualitative research exploring how PA students are integrating LLMs into their studies. Through interviews with students from two programs, they found that learners often use these tools to generate practice questions, clarify complex concepts, and prepare for assessments. They also discuss the benefits and concerns students reported, including efficiency and study support alongside worries about inaccurate outputs and limited institutional guidance. The conversation touches on broader issues such as equity, intellectual property, and the evolving role of AI in competency-based PA education.   Show notes JPAE article: Physician Associate Student Use of Large Language Models to Support Learning: A Phenomenological Study The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.

In this episode, hosts Trenton Honda, PhD, MMS, PA-C, and Carey Barry, MHS, PA-C, welcome Malwina Huzarska, director of didactic education and assistant professor in the PA program at The George Washington University, along with Sarah Marsan, admissions officer for the university’s PA program, to explore emerging research on specialization in PA education. The conversation examines how the evolving healthcare landscape may require shifts in PA curricula to better support students and align with workforce needs. Together, they discuss the potential move from a generalist to a more specialized training model, consider the implications of curriculum changes and a possible PA doctorate pathway, and highlight the importance of continued research, collaboration, and dialogue among educators, policymakers, and students. This episode is sponsored by Body Interact. Explore Body Interact’s new PA Virtual Simulation Catalog and see how it supports your curriculum: https://bodyinteract.com/physician-assistant.   Show notes JPAE article: Preparing for the Future: A Call to Examine Specialization in Physician Assistant Education The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.

In this episode, hosts Dr. Trenton Honda and Carrie Berry are joined by Rachel Ditoro, EdD, MSPAS, PA-C; Shalon R. Buchs, EdD, PA-C; and Jennifer Coombs, PhD, PA-C, MPAS to discuss their research on the predictive value of the Physician Assistant Education Association’s (PAEA) end-of-curriculum (EOC) exams for performance on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE). The conversation explores what inspired the study, how the research team came together, and the methods used to analyze exam performance data. The guests also discuss the importance of identifying at-risk students earlier in the educational process and how EOC exams can support timely intervention. The episode concludes with a look at how these findings can inform PA education practices, strengthen student support strategies, and offer practical takeaways for educators and learners alike. Show notes JPAE article: Physician Assistant Education Association End of Curriculum Exam as a Predictor for Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination Performance The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.

In this special year-end episode of the JPAE Podcast, JPAE managing editor Denise Rizzolo, PhD, turns the microphone on co-hosts Trenton Honda, PhD, MMS, PA-C, and Carey Barry, MHS, PA-C, to reflect on their journey creating and producing the show. Together, they revisit the inspirations that sparked the podcast, the unexpected challenges they navigated along the way, and how their interviewing styles have evolved over time. They share a mix of humorous moments and meaningful insights drawn from their conversations with the PA education community, offering listeners a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to bring each episode to life. The discussion also looks ahead to future goals and topics they hope to tackle, underscoring the importance of human connection, curiosity, and continuous improvement in PA education. Whether you’re a longtime listener or thinking about launching a podcast of your own, this episode offers both reflection and inspiration. This episode is sponsored by Body Interact. Explore Body Interact’s new PA Virtual Simulation Catalog and see how it supports your curriculum: https://bodyinteract.com/physician-assistant   The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.

In this episode, 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 at Northeastern University, talk with Rachel Weinzimmer, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-EM, CPAAPA, DFAAPA, assistant professor of PA Studies and director of didactic education at Colorado Mesa University. Dr. Weinzimmer shares how she and her students turned a creative capstone project into a study exploring the use of escape rooms to gamify ultrasound education for PA students. She explains how academic puzzles tied to ultrasound concepts challenge students to “escape” the room—boosting engagement, confidence, and motivation along the way. The discussion also dives into research design, statistical analysis, and practical takeaways for educators looking to bring innovation and play into the classroom.   Show notes JPAE article: Point-of-Care Ultrasound Escape Rooms: Gamification of Ultrasound Education in Physician Assistant Students The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.

In this episode, 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 at Northeastern University, talk with Kevin Bogenschutz, DMS, PA-C, assistant professor of PA Studies at Butler University, about his recent research exploring whether preceptor evaluations can predict PANCE and End-of-Rotation (EOR) exam performance. Bogenschutz shares his path from preceptor to researcher and reflects on the critical role of preceptors in assessing students beyond academic knowledge—evaluating skills, professionalism, and communication. The conversation dives into the design of his study, the importance of preceptor training, and what the findings reveal about assessment in PA education. While the study found some statistically significant correlations, Bogenschutz explains why preceptor evaluations alone may not serve as reliable predictors of standardized exam outcomes. The discussion concludes with a look ahead to future research opportunities, including job placement trends and how artificial intelligence could shape the future of medical education.   Show notes JPAE article: Assessing the Assessments: Do Preceptor Evaluations Predict Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam and End of Rotation Performance? The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.

In this episode, 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 at Northeastern University, dive into the challenges PA faculty face when it comes to publishing research. They’re joined by Dr. Amy Roberts, PA-C of Hofstra Northwell and Dr. Mirela Bruza-Augatis, PA-C of Seton Hall University to discuss their recent study on the issue. Together, they unpack findings from the 2019 PA Education Association faculty and director dataset, revealing how factors such as tenure-track status, academic rank, advanced degrees, and research funding influence productivity. The conversation also highlights the toll of heavy teaching, clinical, and service responsibilities on motivation and burnout, and explores how institutions can better support PA faculty in building a culture of scholarship. Show notes JPAE article: An Update on Scholarly Productivity for Physician Assistant/Associate Faculty The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.

In this episode, 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 Northeastern University’s Department of Medical Sciences, explore the power—and pitfalls—of social media in shaping prospective PA students’ decisions. They’re joined by Patrick Heagey, MPAS, PA-C, of West Chester University, Amanda Lois, MSPAS, PA-C, of SUNY Upstate Medical University, and Joy Moverley, DHSc, MPH, PA-C, of Touro University California, to unpack their recent study on the topic. Together, they dive into surprising findings, innovative research methods, and how PA programs can harness social platforms strategically. From showcasing authentic student stories to understanding the long-term impact on recruitment and retention, this conversation offers valuable insights for educators navigating the evolving digital landscape. This episode is sponsored by DxR Development Group.   Show notes JPAE article: Does Social Media Have a Role in the Decision to Matriculate Into a Physician Assistant Program? The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.