The PA Playbook

Eileen Ravella & Troy Bender
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Practical Advice for Physician Associates. We discuss smart strategies for PA practice, legislative updates, leadership and advocacy and making the most of your career.

  1. Brian Bea: The WAPA

    APR 17

    Brian Bea: The WAPA

    In this special episode of PA Playbook, we sit down with special guest Brian Bea as he shares the vision, leadership journey, and passion driving his candidacy for WAPA President-Elect. Hear firsthand why he believes he is the right leader for this pivotal moment, and get inspired by his bold ideas for advancing the PA profession, strengthening advocacy, and shaping the future of PAs across Washington. This is an energizing conversation you won’t want to miss!

    51 min
  2. Leadership

    APR 9

    Leadership

    Get ready for another inspiring episode of PA Playbook as co-hosts Eileen Ravella and Dr Troy Bender dive into the power of leadership in the PA profession. From defining what truly makes a great leader to uncovering practical ways to step confidently into leadership opportunities, this episode is packed with motivation and actionable insight to help fellow PAs elevate their voice, influence, and impact. Tune in and discover how your next leadership role could start today!

    52 min
  3. Inside Medical and Legal Consulting

    MAR 4

    Inside Medical and Legal Consulting

    This episode follows the journey of a Susan Ferrero who left the frontlines of clinical care to step into the world of medical case review for attorneys. Through her eyes, listeners get a firsthand look at what it takes to pivot from patient care to analyzing complex medical cases, the challenges of translating clinical experience into legal insight, and the lessons learned along the way. This is a story of career transformation, bridging medicine and law, and finding a new way to make an impact.

    46 min
  4. PA and NP: Yes We Can Collaborate

    FEB 18

    PA and NP: Yes We Can Collaborate

    Nurse practitioners and Physician Associates have grown up together. What are our common goals? How can we support each other and become more collaborative? Don’t read the Reddit board! Listen to the first of many podcasts as we talk to nurse practitioner leaders and discuss shared goals and values..

    57 min
  5. PA Entrepreneurs Template for Success

    JAN 22

    PA Entrepreneurs Template for Success

    Did you ever wish you could start your own practice? Listen up! We talk to Ed Lopez, an entrepreneurial PA, who has started multiple practices. We discuss plans from start to finish.

    1h 2m
  6. Women Breaking the Glass Ceiling of Leadership

    JAN 21

    Women Breaking the Glass Ceiling of Leadership

    How do we grow PA leaders. Where do we educate PA leaders? What characteristics ensure success? Yolanda Freeman-Hildreth knows the skills we need for success. After all, she is a PA leader. Join us for this extremely informative episode with someone who is helping lead the way in breaking barriers.

    55 min
  7. Medical Legal Liability and Risk Management Strategies

    JAN 5

    Medical Legal Liability and Risk Management Strategies

    We discuss the current liability risk with PA practice and how to properly handle any potential risks.

    51 min
  8. WAPA Conference Conversations

    12/24/2025

    WAPA Conference Conversations

    Join Troy and Eileen at the 2025 fall WAPA conference! What do PAs want from a conference? What's do they want from state organizations?  Join us and stay tuned for more podcasts to come!

    48 min
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About

Practical Advice for Physician Associates. We discuss smart strategies for PA practice, legislative updates, leadership and advocacy and making the most of your career.

Information

  • Creator
    Eileen Ravella & Troy Bender
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    The PA Playbook

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