In Part 2, PAs Jay Somers and Todd Allen dive into the realities of whole-person medicine. They discuss how generalist PA training supports mental health practice, why collaboration is essential, and how purposeful, patient-centered care can transform both providers and patients. This episode highlights the powerful connection between physical and mental health, and the essential role PAs play in bridging that gap.

In Part 1 of our conversation with PAs Jay Somers and Todd Allen, we explore the career paths that led them into the world of psychiatry. Jay and Todd share the deeply personal rewards of practicing mental health care. This episode offers an honest look at why psychiatry matters — and what it means to truly listen as a clinician.

In this episode of PA Insights, powered by NCCPA, we sit down with the brilliant minds behind NCCPA's research team to uncover pivotal data shaping the PA community. Tune in to learn about the latest trends, impactful statistics, and key insights that every PA, healthcare professional, and research enthusiast should know.

Join us for an enlightening discussion that highlights the importance of data in driving informed decisions and improving patient care. Don't miss out on this opportunity to stay ahead in the constantly evolving world of healthcare.

Tune in to this episode of PA Insights where we talk with Rashadah Jordan DMSC, PA-C, CAQ Psychiatry, about why it’s so important for you as medical providers to be aware of your mental health and what you can do to keep your mental health in tip-top shape!

In this episode, we talk about PANRE-LA: how it's going so far, questions we've received from PAs, and some really interesting data on how PAs are interacting with this new recertification exam option!

Cynthia Pokluda, MMS, PA-C, practices in correctional medicine, meaning she provides medical care for adults in custody. In this podcast episode, she shares what drew her to practice in correctional medicine, some of the challenges and rewards to working in this specialty, what a typical day looks like, and more!

Did you know that every single question on every single NCCPA exam is created by clinically practicing Board Certified PAs? That’s right – every year, hundreds of PAs develop and edit the items you see on PANCE, PANRE, PANRE-LA, and the CAQ exams.

PA-psychiatrist team Pete Carmany, PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry, and Terri Langford, MD, practice psychiatry in rural Lovington, New Mexico. They share what makes their partnership so successful and how it benefits their patients. They also discuss the need for more PAs in the field of psychiatry.

Two Board Certified PAs working for the U.S. State Department Bureau of Medical Services shed light on the exciting challenges they face during their duties and offer up insight into the kind of background and qualifications the state department looks for when recruiting PAs. 

In this episode of PA Insights with NCCPA:

-  We talk with a Board Certified PA who is currently serving in a leadership role about his path to leadership, and advice for other PAs who are looking to make an impact in the PA profession. (00:49)

- We share information about NCCPA’s Back2School program, and hear from a PA about her experience speaking to school-age students and why she thinks it’s important for others to get involved in promoting the PA profession as a career choice. (17:32)