This episode explores the diversity of Social Workers, highlighting their prominent role within the healthcare system. Rochelle Maurice has been a social worker for the past 20 years and shares multiple experiences and insights throughout her career. Rochelle is also a PhD candidate, exploring the intersections of black maternal health, infant feeding and cannabis consumption.

Rochelle's paper: https://doi.org/10.1080/26410397.2023.2225265

Apologies for the lighting/exposure changes. The podcast studio is under construction at this time

The second student featured in the "Student Spotlight Series" is Sahil Bhagatt. Join us as we dive into the professional differences between an NP and a PA, comparing education, medical models, colleges, autonomy and more. Sahil graduated with a BScN and is currently working as a nurse while in PA school. Follow along as we dive into Sahil's journey choosing the PA profession, personal goals and plans. This episode is meant to highlight the professional differences between these two careers to achieve better role clarity. Any NPs listening and interested in sharing their thoughts, please reach out!

This episode features the founder of the OrthoPA Network - Ohood Elzibak. A PA community for education and collaboration in orthopaedic surgery. Ohood is a vocal advocate for justice and equity in medicine. She is an experienced clinical educator and delivers curriculum on racism in medicine. Follow us as we learn about Ohood's experience in the inaugural McMaster PA class and how she has advocated for the profession. The second half of the episode is the segment on racism in medicine.

OrthoPA Network:

http://orthopa.ca/

https://instagram.com/orthopa.ca/

https://www.youtube.com/@OrthoPA

We apologize for some audio technical difficulties experienced throughout the episode.

The Student PA Perspective is the first episode within the "Student Spotlight series." This episode explores the past education of both Michelle and Victoria, how each came to the PA profession, and our opinions and thoughts on the future of the PA profession. Want to learn about what it means to be a PA student and how a student perceives the profession? Join us for this episode as we dive into these topics and truly define the PA role.

Welcome to The.PA.Perspective Podcast! A platform that will harvest the voices of Canadian practitioners, students and more. Looking to have authentic conversations around pressing topics within medicine to advocate for the PA profession and expand knowledge. Hearing and discussing thoughts and experiences from various perspectives to break down barriers and progress as a society. The podcast will harness experts within policy, health communication, compensation and salary, research and more. Follow along as we break down barriers one voice at a time.