The Well

Mount St. Mary's University Physician Assistant Program
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Hosted by Mount St. Mary’s University Physician Assistant Program leadership, The Well brings together clinicians, educators, and healthcare professionals to discuss and explore advancements in clinical practice, healthcare education, and the wide-ranging issues impacting the future of healthcare. 

Episodes

  1. 14H AGO

    Introducing Kevin Richardson, Director of Assessments

    In this episode of The Well, hosts Mary Jackson and Leanne Hedges continue their faculty spotlight series introducing the Mount St. Mary's PA Program Director of Assessments, Kevin Richardson.

    12 min

  2. FEB 9

    Introducing Lauren Eisenbeis-Thome, Director of Didactic Education

    In this episode of The Well, hosts Mary Jackson and Leanne Hedges introduce a new faculty spotlight series featuring Dr. Lauren Eisenbeis-Thome, Director of Didactic Education for the Mount St. Mary’s PA Program, as she shares her unique journey into the PA profession.

    10 min

  3. JAN 23

    Bonus Episode: Compassion in Practice

    In this short bonus episode of The Well, we explore the human side of healthcare through real clinical experiences. The conversation centers on compassion, ethics, and caring for patients beyond their immediate medical needs—especially within the constraints of today’s healthcare system.

    3 min

  4. 12/10/2025

    Getting Ready for PA School

    In this episode of The Well, hosts Mary Jackson and Leanne Hedges offer practical guidance for students preparing to begin PA school. Drawing from personal experience and years of mentoring future clinicians, they discuss everything from organizing and navigating study strategies, building support systems, utilizing the resources available to you, and more.

    12 min

  5. 09/26/2025

    Tackling Healthcare Inequities and Clinician Burnout

    In this episode of The Well, hosts Mary Jackson, MMS, PA-C, CAQ-EM and Leanne Hedges, MMS, PA-C dive into two key initiatives that set the Mount’s PA program apart: Care for America and the Center for Clinician Well-Being. Together, they share the story behind these mission-driven efforts—designed to address healthcare inequities, combat clinician burnout, and prepare students to thrive as compassionate, resilient providers.

    13 min

  6. 08/26/2025

    Applying to PA School – What You Need to Know

    In this episode of The Well, hosts Mary Jackson, MMS, PA-C, CAQ-EM, and Leanne Hedges, MMS, PA-C, share valuable insights into the PA school application process—exploring both the Mount’s program and the broader path to becoming a Physician Assistant.

    13 min

  7. 08/22/2025

    Welcome to The Well

    In this introductory episode, meet your hosts—Mary Jackson, MMS, PA-C, CAQ-EM, Program Director of Mount St. Mary’s University Physician Assistant Program, and Leanne Hedges, MMS, PA-C, Associate Program Director. Together, they’ll share the vision behind The Well and highlight the distinctive features of the Mount’s PA program.

    13 min
  • 7 Episodes

About

Hosted by Mount St. Mary’s University Physician Assistant Program leadership, The Well brings together clinicians, educators, and healthcare professionals to discuss and explore advancements in clinical practice, healthcare education, and the wide-ranging issues impacting the future of healthcare. 

Information

  • Creator
    Mount St. Mary's University Physician Assistant Program
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Well
  • Show Website
    The Well