In this short bonus episode of The Well, we explore the human side of healthcare through real clinical experiences. The conversation centers on compassion, ethics, and caring for patients beyond their immediate medical needs—especially within the constraints of today’s healthcare system.

In this episode of The Well, hosts Mary Jackson and Leanne Hedges offer practical guidance for students preparing to begin PA school. Drawing from personal experience and years of mentoring future clinicians, they discuss everything from organizing and navigating study strategies, building support systems, utilizing the resources available to you, and more.

In this episode of The Well, hosts Mary Jackson, MMS, PA-C, CAQ-EM and Leanne Hedges, MMS, PA-C dive into two key initiatives that set the Mount’s PA program apart: Care for America and the Center for Clinician Well-Being. Together, they share the story behind these mission-driven efforts—designed to address healthcare inequities, combat clinician burnout, and prepare students to thrive as compassionate, resilient providers. 

In this episode of The Well, hosts Mary Jackson, MMS, PA-C, CAQ-EM, and Leanne Hedges, MMS, PA-C, share valuable insights into the PA school application process—exploring both the Mount’s program and the broader path to becoming a Physician Assistant.

In this introductory episode, meet your hosts—Mary Jackson, MMS, PA-C, CAQ-EM, Program Director of Mount St. Mary’s University Physician Assistant Program, and Leanne Hedges, MMS, PA-C, Associate Program Director. Together, they’ll share the vision behind The Well and highlight the distinctive features of the Mount’s PA program.