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!

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!

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.

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..

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.

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.

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

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! 

Follow us! Join Troy Bender DFAAPA DMSc and Eileen Ravella DFAAPA and DMSc candidate for part 2 on how to get into PA school. We talk to pre PA student El Wong and advise him on how to pick a PA program that fits his needs and the tools to strengthen his PA application. 

This podcast explores the evolving role of the PA doctoral degree—why it matters, how it strengthens our profession, and what to consider when applying. From admission insights to program design and long-term career impact, we break down the essentials for PAs ready to take the next step.