APAO Podcast
APAO is pleased to bring our members our first podcast, titled “How to get hired as an Oncology PA”. In this first podcast, our moderator, Cory Williams, PA-C, talks with Richard Hanson, PA-C, Director of APPs at Utah Cancer Specialists, and Gabrielle Zecha, PA-C, Director of APPs, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance/UW Medicine, and discusses all things pertinent to landing a job as an Oncology PA. They cover topics such as where and how to job search, CV and Cover Letter etiquette, the interview process and how to prepare for an interview, getting an offer, and the hiring process. Tune in to this first podcast for great tips and information!
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Episodes
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
In this two-part series of the APAO Podcast Series, we sit down with Ivy Cocuzzi, PA-C and Jacob Kuruvila, PA-C to discuss "Vascular Access Devices”.
Objectives:
Describe the ultrasound guided non-tunneled CVAD placement
Describe the selection process and determine the need for a non-tunneled CVAD/ Non-tunneled CVC
Discuss indications for a non-tunneled CVC selection and contraindication for CVC placement
Explain the supplies needed and pre procedure patient evaluation
Discuss possible procedure-related immediate and delayed complications
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
In this episode of APAO Podcast we sit down with Jeanine Smith, PA-C to discuss Hospice and Palliative Care for the non-hospice PA Provider moderated by APAO President Tiffany Statler, PA-C.
Objectives:
Explain the difference between hospice and palliative care and why it is important for all physician assistants to understand who see serious illness patient populations
Review guidelines for palliative and hospice and explain how they differ.
Recommend ways specialty practice PAs can assist with palliative treatment goals and treatment preferences while allowing palliative care and hospice to be a continuum for those with serious illness.
Review oncology patient scenarios to consider when referring to a palliative or hospice outpatient programs.
What can be done when palliative and hospice programs are not available to the patient in their home setting?
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
In APAO’s 1st episode of Series 2 , we sit down with Lindsey Lyle PA-C and Julie Huynh-Lu, PA-C to discuss the personalizing the approach to patients with Myelofibrosis.
Objectives:
Explain the key signaling pathways involved in the pathophysiology of myelofibrosis
Discuss heterogenous presentation as it relates to laboratory abnormalities
Describe common presenting symptoms and objective measures for monitoring
Discuss treatment plans and associated goals with patients
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
In APAO’s 6th podcase, moderator Matthew Waggoner, PA-C sits down with Kelly Lovero, PA-C and Shanae Ivey, PA-C to discuss the evaluation and management of rectal cancer.
Objectives
Describe the prevalence and screening recommendations for rectal cancer.
Review rectal cancer staging including local reginal and metastatic disease.
Describe the multidisciplinary and multimodality approach to management of rectal cancer.
Discuss surgical approaches to rectal cancer and associated complications.
Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
Friday Aug 26, 2022
Friday Aug 26, 2022
In Episode 4, Moderator Alisha DeTroye PA-C chats with Katharine Pearsall, PA-C and Ann Schweppe, PA-C about the role of PAs in Pediatric Oncology.
Objectives:
Discuss the unique clinical roles that exist in pediatric oncology for PAs
Review professional development opportunities for PAs in pediatric oncology and the impact of mentoring
Discuss resilience strategies for work-life balance for oncology PAs
Friday Jul 15, 2022
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Saturday Aug 14, 2021
Saturday Aug 14, 2021
In this first podcast, we cover topics such as where and how to job search, CV and Cover Letter etiquette, the interview process and how to prepare for an interview, getting an offer, and the hiring process. Tune in to this first podcast for great tips and information!