Dr. Ryan Maynes gives us a good look at why Physical Therapy is rated as one of the most satisfying careers out there. He explains all of the great reasons one would want to enter the field, but also mentions some things you should definitely know before making the plunge. Flexibility, work-life balance, low stress environment, and possibility of private practice should make PT a serious career  consideration.

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#20: Dr. Ryan Maynes the Physical therapist

Daniela has a great story of hard work and preparation. She came to the US from Colombia at 11 years old, learned English, got great grades, and got into PA school. She had a desire to treat the underserved, and because of that, found the scholarship that helped her get through PA school debt free. Find her on Instagram at fitpa_balance.

#19: Daniela the Family Practice PA

Talia is a Certified Nurse Midwife with her own business, helping women deliver babies in their homes. She started as a massage therapist, then went to nursing school, worked on the Labor and Delivery floor, became certified as a lactation specialist, and then went to Nurse practitioner school to become a Midwife. She really clears up misconceptions about her profession and explains the differences between the types of midwives and other similar medical careers.

#18: Talia the Midwife

Sam Kelly is a Respiratory therapist who will be starting PA school in a couple months. She has become extremely knowledgeable on the PA school application process and now offers help to students trying to get into school. Find her on Instagram at my.path.to.pa.

#17: Sam Kelly the RRT and PA-Student

Meredith is the first NP on the show. She educates us on some of the paths that you can take to being an NP. We learn about some of the advantages and disadvantages of NP school compared to PA school and med school. This really highlights why nursing should be a huge consideration for your future.

#16: Meredith the Nurse Practitioner

Dr Kevin Goodwin and I discuss how to make yourself a solid medical school candidate. Even though his father was an Interventional Cardiologist, he wasn't pushed into Medicine. He took full advantage out of every opportunity that presented itself and decided that medical school was what he wanted to pursue, even after obtaining an MBA. This is a great one for anyone seriously considering medical school. 

#15: Dr. Kevin Goodwin the general surgery resident and soon-to-be cardiothoracic surgery fellow

Wes talks about dentistry and orthodontics and that the desire to help people be proud of their smiles is really what led him to go on his orthodontic residency. Dentists and Orthodontists are ranked #1 and #3 respectively for best healthcare jobs. Great salaries and flexible schedules are what attracts most to the profession.

#14: Wes the Orthodontist

Ryan is a clinical psychology student entering his last year of his PhD. We discuss psychology vs psychiatry and we he prefers the non-medicinal route.

#13: Ryan the (soon to be) Clinical Psychologist

DJ tells us all about how his background as an XRAY tech and his love for procedures lead him to Interventional Radiology. DJ was accepted to both medical school and PA school, join us to see how he made his decision and what his life is like now. 

#12: DJ the Interventional Radiology PA

Ashtynn is a PA I know well who started working the ER right out of school. We discuss the ins and outs of applying, interviewing, and getting through PA school. 

#11: Ashtynn the Emergency Medicine PA

EMS is definitely something to think about when going into the medical field. You can either make a career out of it or use it to move up in the world of medicine. And if you find out medicine isn't for you, then you haven't wasted tens of thousands of dollars investing into the wrong career. This is my first solo episode discussing my opinions on EMS.

#10: Solo Episode on EMS

One of Mat's favorite things is to watch an athlete get back onto the field after being injured to play the game they love. Mat tells us how his love for working with his hands played into his career choice as an orthopedic PA.

#9: Mat the Orthopedic PA

Dave is a radiologist and a partner in his practice. He discusses his experience in medical school and why he decided to be a radiologist. His job enables him to play hard, he travels all around the world, but that's not without hard work and long hours.

#8: Dave the Radiologist

Sean was two years into his apprenticeship to be an electrician when he decided that he wanted to be a doctor instead. After a long road, he became a dermatologist with his own practice and couldn't be happier.

#7: Sean the Dermatologist

This episode Jacob tells us how he ended up as a family practice PA when he had his sights set on being in interventional radiology. His love for what he does is incredible and infectious.

#6: Jacob the Family Practice PA

This show is for all those interested in a career in the medical field. Medical professionals from all areas of medicine are interviewed to take us through their journey and educate us what life is truly like in their profession today. Your future career in medicine awaits!

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