Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:43:02 -0400 https://onthepathpod.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 On The PAth yes 4da91dd7-6017-5431-a24f-ca416857e2f2 Ryan Hoeppner episodic false "On The PAth" is where we dive into life as a Physician Assistant student. Join me and my friends, fellow PA students, and practicing PAs as we share tips, personal stories, and insights on navigating PA school and life. It's a fun, educational space for advice, laughs, and reflection, all while commemorating the journey through PA school. Whether you're just starting your PA path or looking for relatable stories, this podcast will have some real talk about the process. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Ryan Hoeppner https://storage.buzzsprout.com/thtmqxrqgm0f5si84dftaef6gg6a?.jpg Ep. 8 - Day in the Life of a Critical Care/Aesthetic Medicine PA in New York City with Olivia Juliani, PA-C On this episode of On The PAth, we’re in the Big Apple with Olivia Juliani, PA-C, who brings her dual expertise in critical care and aesthetic medicine to the mic. We dive into what it’s really like to be a PA in critical care — from scope of practice to common procedures — and explore the unique job landscape for PAs in New York City. Olivia also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at aesthetic medicine: how the field has exploded in recent years, what PAs can do, and what it takes to thrive.

]]> On this episode of On The PAth, we’re in the Big Apple with Olivia Juliani, PA-C, who brings her dual expertise in critical care and aesthetic medicine to the mic. We dive into what it’s really like to be a PA in critical care — from scope of practice to common procedures — and explore the unique job landscape for PAs in New York City. Olivia also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at aesthetic medicine: how the field has exploded in recent years, what PAs can do, and what it takes to thrive.

]]> Ryan Hoeppner Buzzsprout-17587938 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0400 3263 1 8 full false Ep. 7 - Emergency Medicine Survival Guide with Dr. Kathryn Jones, DScPAS, PA-C and Ian Fair On this episode of On The PAth, Dr. Kathy Jones PA-C joins us for an inside look into Boston's emergency medicine departments.  With 20 years of experience in emergency medicine, we get a true look into what really goes on behind the scenes. We discuss all about how to prepare for an ED rotation as a PA-S, what new grad life is like starting in the ED, and how emergency departments across the country have changed over the past two decades. Friend of the pod Ian Fair also returns to join the conversation. 

]]> On this episode of On The PAth, Dr. Kathy Jones PA-C joins us for an inside look into Boston's emergency medicine departments.  With 20 years of experience in emergency medicine, we get a true look into what really goes on behind the scenes. We discuss all about how to prepare for an ED rotation as a PA-S, what new grad life is like starting in the ED, and how emergency departments across the country have changed over the past two decades. Friend of the pod Ian Fair also returns to join the conversation. 

]]> Ryan Hoeppner Buzzsprout-16978114 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:00:00 -0400 3247 1 7 full false Ep. 6 - The Pre-PA Playbook with Jess Souther and Avery Whitehead On this episode of On The PAth, Jess and Avery give us some insight into the Pre-PA process. Balancing personal statements, figuring out where to apply, and preparing for interviews is tough. We discuss what interview questions might be asked, how to edit your personal statement, as well as deciding between other professions in medicine vs PA school. We compare our overall Pre-PA journeys and how they differed.

]]> On this episode of On The PAth, Jess and Avery give us some insight into the Pre-PA process. Balancing personal statements, figuring out where to apply, and preparing for interviews is tough. We discuss what interview questions might be asked, how to edit your personal statement, as well as deciding between other professions in medicine vs PA school. We compare our overall Pre-PA journeys and how they differed.

]]> Ryan Hoeppner Buzzsprout-16836863 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -0400 4064 1 6 full false Ep. 5 - Social, Physical and Mental Health Crash Course for the PA Student with Madalynn Planty and Emily Brenman This week on the PAth, we have Madalynn Planty and Emily Brenman come to the studio to talk about three very important pillars of health: Social, Physical and Mental. We discuss the ins and outs of making friends in PA school, finding time to make healthy and quality meals, and prioritize your mental health. We also discuss healthy sleeps habits and ways to combat burnout. 

]]> This week on the PAth, we have Madalynn Planty and Emily Brenman come to the studio to talk about three very important pillars of health: Social, Physical and Mental. We discuss the ins and outs of making friends in PA school, finding time to make healthy and quality meals, and prioritize your mental health. We also discuss healthy sleeps habits and ways to combat burnout. 

]]> Ryan Hoeppner Buzzsprout-16617825 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:00:00 -0500 3458 1 5 full false Ep. 4 - PA School Admissions and Life of a Gastroenterology/Hospitalist PA with Dr. Matthew McDonald, PA-C and Simon Dreisbach We have a very special guest on the podcast, Dr. Matthew McDonald, PA-C, a member of our faculty and practicing hospitalist medicine PA. Matt plays an integral role in deliberation and acceptance to our PA program, so we get the inside scoop on what the faculty look for. Matt also walks us through a day in his life as a (former) gastroenterology physician assistant, and (current) hospitalist physician assistant. We also get an in depth look of what roles physician assistants played on the front lines of the COVID-19 Pandemic in March of 2020. Simon Dreisbach joins us as well for riveting discussion about PA school admissions and life in school. 

]]> We have a very special guest on the podcast, Dr. Matthew McDonald, PA-C, a member of our faculty and practicing hospitalist medicine PA. Matt plays an integral role in deliberation and acceptance to our PA program, so we get the inside scoop on what the faculty look for. Matt also walks us through a day in his life as a (former) gastroenterology physician assistant, and (current) hospitalist physician assistant. We also get an in depth look of what roles physician assistants played on the front lines of the COVID-19 Pandemic in March of 2020. Simon Dreisbach joins us as well for riveting discussion about PA school admissions and life in school. 

]]> Ryan Hoeppner Buzzsprout-16209971 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 16:00:00 -0500 4094 1 4 full false Ep. 3 - Navigating a Long Distance Relationship while in PA and Medical School with Kadie Bernstein This week on the podcast we have a very special guest, my girlfriend Kadie Bernstein. Kadie is a 2nd year medical student from Michigan, and we chat all about the highs and lows of medical school all while navigating a long distance relationship. We briefly chat about PA vs. Medical school, lifestyle of practice and tips for how to keep in touch with loved ones while being far from home. Is it truly impossible to do a long distance relationship while completing intense graduate programs? 

]]> This week on the podcast we have a very special guest, my girlfriend Kadie Bernstein. Kadie is a 2nd year medical student from Michigan, and we chat all about the highs and lows of medical school all while navigating a long distance relationship. We briefly chat about PA vs. Medical school, lifestyle of practice and tips for how to keep in touch with loved ones while being far from home. Is it truly impossible to do a long distance relationship while completing intense graduate programs? 

]]> Ryan Hoeppner Buzzsprout-16164385 Sun, 24 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0500 2502 1 3 full false Ep. 2 - Time Management and Having Balance in PA School with Ian Fair & Tiger Zhu The second episode of On The PAth brings Ian & Tiger to the podcast, where we debrief what a typical exam week looks like versus a non-exam week in PA school.  We also discuss how we manage stress, our most stressful situations in school thus far, and how we unwind after a jam-packed week. 

]]> The second episode of On The PAth brings Ian & Tiger to the podcast, where we debrief what a typical exam week looks like versus a non-exam week in PA school.  We also discuss how we manage stress, our most stressful situations in school thus far, and how we unwind after a jam-packed week. 

]]> Ryan Hoeppner Buzzsprout-15989969 Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400 3119 1 2 full false Ep. 1 - Pilot: Moving Across the Country and Managing Stress in PA School with Simon Dreisbach In the pilot episode of On The Path, Simon and I talk about how we started our PA school journey by moving from the sleepy midwest to downtown Boston. We talk all things PA school, stress, how to have fun while still being a good student, and more. 

]]> In the pilot episode of On The Path, Simon and I talk about how we started our PA school journey by moving from the sleepy midwest to downtown Boston. We talk all things PA school, stress, how to have fun while still being a good student, and more. 

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