Host: Katarina Astrup, MSPAS, PA-C Guests: Cindy Goetz, Ed.D., MAPS, PA-CGraduated 1992 - Des Moines PA program Worked in family medicine, urgent care, bariatric medicine, occupational medicine and retail medicine. Began working in PA education in 2014 - currently the Program Director Mission work - Guatemala, Reynosa -Mexico, Trujillo-PeruMatthew Ard, DHSc, PA-CNational Health Service Corp Scholar with 9 years of family practice experience and currently working in Emergency Medicine for approximately 10 years  Doctor of Health Science, Global Health Concentration from Nova Southeastern University 25 years of medical mission's experience in a diverse array of environments  Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to serve on a medical mission trip as a PA? In this episode, host Kat sits down with two other PAs, Matt and Cindy, to explore the world of medical missions. They walk us through the heart behind medical missions, the logistics of preparing for a trip, and what it takes to offer compassionate, sustainable care across cultures and borders. Together, they explore how PAs can use their clinical skills in global outreach settings, what a typical day looks like on a mission trip, and the kinds of health concerns most often encountered. They reflect on the challenges, joys, and transformative moments they've experienced while serving abroad—and how it has shaped the way they practice medicine here in the U.S. Whether you’re just curious, seriously considering joining a mission, or looking for a way to make a broader impact with your medical career, this episode is full of wisdom, practical tips, and encouragement. You’ll also hear about various organizations doing this work and how you can get involved. This episode is a reminder that medical missions aren’t just about providing care. They’re about building relationships, showing up with humility, and letting service change you, too. Medical Missions Pharmacy - <a href='https://www.blessing.org/'>Blessings International | Home</a> Medical Missions Grants - <a href='https://cmda.org/mission-scholarships/'>Mission Scholarships – Christian Medical & Dental Associations® (CMDA)</a> Global Health Outreach - <a href='https://cmda.org/global-health-outreach/gho-find-a-trip/'>GHO - Find a Trip – Christian Medical & Dental Associations® (CMDA)</a> Global Health ImPAct - <a href='https://www.ghitrips.com/'>Global Health Impact | global health experience</a> Global Missions Health Conference 2025 - <a href='https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-2025/details/3252'>GMHC 2025 - November 6-8, 2025</a>Medical Missions Outreach (MMO): <a href='https://medical-outreach.com/'>medical-outreach.com</a>Contact Matt: <a href='mailto:matthew.ard@yahoo.com'>matthew.ard@yahoo.com</a>

Host: Katarina Astrup, MSPAS, PA-C Guests: Cindy Goetz, Ed.D., MAPS, PA-C Graduated 1992 - Des Moines PA program Worked in family medicine, urgent care, bariatric medicine, occupational medicine and retail medicine. Began working in PA education in 2014 - currently the Program Director Mission work - Guatemala, Reynosa -Mexico, Trujillo-Peru Matthew Ard, DHSc, PA-C National Health Service Corp Scholar with 9 years of family practice experience and currently working in Emergency Medicine for approximately 10 years Doctor of Health Science, Global Health Concentration from Nova Southeastern University 25 years of medical mission's experience in a diverse array of environments Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to serve on a medical mission trip as a PA? In this episode, host Kat sits down with two other PAs, Matt and Cindy, to explore the world of medical missions. They walk us through the heart behind medical missions, the logistics of preparing for a trip, and what it takes to offer compassionate, sustainable care across cultures and borders. Together, they explore how PAs can use their clinical skills in global outreach settings, what a typical day looks like on a mission trip, and the kinds of health concerns most often encountered. They reflect on the challenges, joys, and transformative moments they've experienced while serving abroad—and how it has shaped the way they practice medicine here in the U.S. Whether you’re just curious, seriously considering joining a mission, or looking for a way to make a broader impact with your medical career, this episode is full of wisdom, practical tips, and encouragement. You’ll also hear about various organizations doing this work and how you can get involved. This episode is a reminder that medical missions aren’t just about providing care. They’re about building relationships, showing up with humility, and letting service change you, too. Medical Missions Pharmacy - Blessings International | Home Medical Missions Grants - Mission Scholarships – Christian Medical & Dental Associations® (CMDA) Global Health Outreach - GHO - Find a Trip – Christian Medical & Dental Associations® (CMDA) Global Health ImPAct - Global Health Impact | global health experience Global Missions Health Conference 2025 - GMHC 2025 - November 6-8, 2025 Medical Missions Outreach (MMO): medical-outreach.com Contact Matt: matthew.ard@yahoo.com

Host: Katarina Astrup, MSPAS, PA-C&nbsp;Guests: Cindy Goetz, Ed.D., MAPS, PA-CGraduated 1992 - Des Moines PA program Worked in family medicine, urgent care, bariatric medicine, occupational medicine and retail medicine. Began working in PA education in 2014 - currently the Program Director Mission work - Guatemala, Reynosa -Mexico, Trujillo-PeruMatthew Ard, DHSc, PA-CNational Health Service Corp Scholar with 9 years of family practice experience and currently working in Emergency Medicine for approximately 10 years&nbsp; Doctor of Health Science, Global Health Concentration from Nova Southeastern University 25 years of medical mission's experience in a diverse array of environments&nbsp;&nbsp;Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to serve on a medical mission trip as a PA? In this episode, host Kat sits down with two other PAs, Matt and Cindy, to explore the world of medical missions. They walk us through the heart behind medical missions, the logistics of preparing for a trip, and what it takes to offer compassionate, sustainable care across cultures and borders.&nbsp;Together, they explore how PAs can use their clinical skills in global outreach settings, what a typical day looks like on a mission trip, and the kinds of health concerns most often encountered. They reflect on the challenges, joys, and transformative moments they've experienced while serving abroad—and how it has shaped the way they practice medicine here in the U.S.&nbsp;Whether you’re just curious, seriously considering joining a mission, or looking for a way to make a broader impact with your medical career, this episode is full of wisdom, practical tips, and encouragement. You’ll also hear about various organizations doing this work and how you can get involved.&nbsp;This episode is a reminder that medical missions aren’t just about providing care. They’re about building relationships, showing up with humility, and letting service change you, too.&nbsp;Medical Missions Pharmacy - <a href="https://www.blessing.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Blessings International | Home</a> Medical Missions Grants - <a href="https://cmda.org/mission-scholarships/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mission Scholarships – Christian Medical &amp; Dental Associations® (CMDA)</a> Global Health Outreach - <a href="https://cmda.org/global-health-outreach/gho-find-a-trip/" rel="noopener noreferrer">GHO - Find a Trip – Christian Medical &amp; Dental Associations® (CMDA)</a> Global Health ImPAct - <a href="https://www.ghitrips.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Global Health Impact | global health experience</a> Global Missions Health Conference 2025 - <a href="https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-2025/details/3252" rel="noopener noreferrer">GMHC 2025 - November 6-8, 2025</a>Medical Missions Outreach (MMO): <a href="https://medical-outreach.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">medical-outreach.com</a>Contact Matt: <a href="mailto:matthew.ard@yahoo.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">matthew.ard@yahoo.com</a>

Medical Missions: PAs Using Medicine to Make a Global Impact

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Audio version of the September & August 2021 issue of imPAct. https://www.minnesotapa.org/page/impact

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