Your PA Mentor - From Physician Assistant Student to PA-C

Sami Ngo
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Your PA Mentor - From Physician Assistant Student to PA-C

Welcome to Your PA Mentor podcast. I am Sami Ngo, your host and fellow Physician Assistant, and I am here to help you navigate your way to fulfilling PA career. At 26 years old, I landed my dream job as a brand new graduate right out of PA school without even realizing it. All because I had an incredible mentor who guided me through my first few years as a clinician.My mentor completely changed my life and how I practice medicine. He didn’t just teach me clinical medicine. He taught me how to love the art of medicine, how to develop work/ life balance, how to avoid burnout, and most importantly. how to truly love and continue to love my profession. Because of him, I became the confident Physician Assistant that I am today. And that is why I have made it my mission to help PA students and new graduates navigate their way through the Physician Assistant profession with advice, strategy and tools to a fulfilling career as a PA.

  1. What to Expect During the Onboarding Process of Your New Job

    05/10/2021

    What to Expect During the Onboarding Process of Your New Job

    Onboarding process is the training process of a new job. Most new grads don’t ask about the onboarding process during their interview and EKKKKK! They find themselves drowning when they are thrown into a full schedule without proper training or supervision. #thestruggleisrealTypically, the onboarding process can be anywhere from a few weeks to a few months depending on the job. Your training period in OB/GYN will be completely different from your training period ...

    17 min
  2. Dos and Don'ts of Cover Letters

    05/03/2021

    Dos and Don'ts of Cover Letters

    Don’t fall into the trap of writing a boring, generic cover letter.No work experience? No problem. In this weeks podcast episode, Sam and Erin explain how your cover letter can give you a leg up on the competition. Listen in while we teach you how to market yourself and stand out to your future employer!

    12 min
  3. What You Should Be Doing Before You Apply to PA School

    03/26/2021

    What You Should Be Doing Before You Apply to PA School

    CASPA opens up in less than 1 month. You’re anxious. You want to know how do I know if I’m picking the right school? What should I be doing as a Pre-PA? This episode is all you Pre-PA and PA students. If you’re just starting out on your Pre-PA path or ready to start applying to Physician Assistants programs, we’ve got you covered. Erin and I give you the scoop about what to do before you even start thinking about Physician Assistant school. We’ve also got tips to...

    26 min
  4. What to Expect in the First Five Years of Practice as a New Grad Physician Assistant (Part 2)

    03/15/2021

    What to Expect in the First Five Years of Practice as a New Grad Physician Assistant (Part 2)

    In the second half of our 2-part series on what to expect during your first 5 years as a Physician Assistant, join Erin and I to hear about their experiences during years 3-5. Not everyone’s experiences are the same but there’s universal truths that all Physician Assistants can relate to in their careers. Join Your PA Mentor for an in-depth conversation where they discuss: ➕ How to manage and improve your work/life balance➕Develop a broader leadership role in your clini...

    16 min
  5. What to Expect in the First Five Years of Practice as a New Grad Physician Assistant (Part 1)

    03/08/2021

    What to Expect in the First Five Years of Practice as a New Grad Physician Assistant (Part 1)

    Are you graduating or about to graduate from your Physician Assistant program? Ready to start your career as a new grad PA?In this episode, Your PA Mentor podcast, Erin and I bring you the first episode in a 2-part series about what to expect during your first 5 years as a Physician Assistant. Erin and I have been in practice for 8 years each, both with wildly different experiences and they’re ready to spill the tea! Listen in as we chat about our first 2 years as Phys...

    27 min
  6. PA Resume Rights and Wrongs

    02/11/2021

    PA Resume Rights and Wrongs

    Your PA Mentor is back with Season 2 and we’re so excited to be talking to you again!We know that finding a Physician Assistant job right now is tough with a lot of competition. So for all our Physician Assistant friends out there, listen up while Sam and Erin drop some knowledge about how to make your resume work for you. Quick tip: if it’s more than 2 pages you’re doing it wrong! Let us help you.Sam and Erin are going to break down resume rights and wrongs for new graduate...

    18 min
  7. How to Avoid Lawsuits & Stop Practicing Defensive Medicine

    09/02/2020

    How to Avoid Lawsuits & Stop Practicing Defensive Medicine

    Only bad providers get sued. #fakenewsDid you know that >50% of providers will be sued at least once in their career? There is a myth in the medical field that only bad providers get sued. But it can happen to any of us at any time. On the last episode of the season on Your PA Mentor podcast we talk about how to avoid getting sued and how to be prepared for it. In this episode, we cover: ➕malpractice insurance coverage➕best documentation practices➕easy ways to minimi...

    23 min
  8. How to Read a Contract Before You Sign

    08/26/2020

    How to Read a Contract Before You Sign

    You can write a prescription but can you read a contract? Signing an employment contract is one of the most important financial decisions a PA can make. Don’t get stuck in a bad job because you didn’t understand what you signed up for. In the latest episode of our podcast, Your PA Mentor, we make sure you know about: ➕ bonus pitfalls ➕ vesting and retirement ➕ non-compete clauses➕ malpractice insurance And more. Press PLAY to tune in now!

    24 min
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Welcome to Your PA Mentor podcast. I am Sami Ngo, your host and fellow Physician Assistant, and I am here to help you navigate your way to fulfilling PA career. At 26 years old, I landed my dream job as a brand new graduate right out of PA school without even realizing it. All because I had an incredible mentor who guided me through my first few years as a clinician.My mentor completely changed my life and how I practice medicine. He didn’t just teach me clinical medicine. He taught me how to love the art of medicine, how to develop work/ life balance, how to avoid burnout, and most importantly. how to truly love and continue to love my profession. Because of him, I became the confident Physician Assistant that I am today. And that is why I have made it my mission to help PA students and new graduates navigate their way through the Physician Assistant profession with advice, strategy and tools to a fulfilling career as a PA.

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