When we hear the phrase “health careers” we tend to think of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and nursing, but there is a wider range of services outside of these that are subsumed under the umbrella term, “allied health professions.” Among these is physical therapy, also known as physiotherapy in some countries. What is physical therapy? What are the physical therapist’s responsibilities? What does the PT’s typical day look like? Dr. Richard Marn brings in Jason Jackson, MSPT to answer these and more questions for us. Jason also tells us why he chose to become a PT and what skills he needed to develop and sacrifices he needed to make in order to get to where he is now. If you’re considering a career in physical therapy any time soon, this episode is full of valuable information that you need to get hold of before venturing into this space. 

To learn more about Jason Jackson, you can reach him at:
* JasonJacksonImages.com
* [email protected]
* Instagram @JasonJacksonImages

 What is it with osteopathic medicine that attracts a relatively small, but increasing number of new medical professionals to its ranks? For Yolanda Tun-Chiong, DO, MBA, the allure had to do with her “whole picture” thinking, an attitude that she finds irreconcilable with the conventional, allopathic model. Joining Dr. Richard Marn as the show’s first guest, she recounts her journey in medicine, from pre-med to eventually building a thriving osteopathic practice in New York City. Throughout hers story, we hear of the reason why she chose the osteopathic route instead of the more traditional one, why she chose to practice family medicine and why she changed her path into direct primary care. Dr. Yolanda’s journey is marked by hard work, sacrifices and the dedication to stay true to her path – an indelible lesson that she took from her first mentor: her father. If you, like Dr. Yolanda, are someone who wants to explore the wider world beyond the restrictive confines of allopathic medicine, then this episode is a must-listen. 

To learn more about Dr. Tun-Chiong, go to UrbanMedicalGroup.com.

 What is it like to have a career in health and wellness? You can read all the books you want, but nothing gives you a better sense of the experience than hearing it from someone who has gone through the joys and challenges of working in this diverse and highly-engaging industry. Welcome to Health Careers with Dr. Marn, the show that pulls back the curtain on the various careers and professions in health and wellness. Each week, host Dr. Richard Marn engages in candid conversations with fellow members of the industry to share their unique journey to their current career, what it’s like to be working in that career and what future challenges await their career as a whole. You are going to hear real stories of real people with real careers that YOU might want to consider for yourself. Whether you’re a student or someone who is interested in pivoting their career towards health and wellness, this show is a perfect resource for you. Start listening now! 

You can learn more about this podcast here:

http://www.hcwithdrmarn.com

In this episode I explain who this show is meant for, why you should listen, a little bit about myself, the type of guests you will meet, and what each episode is like. 

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