If you want to develop an inclusive environment for students and faculty, intentional recruitment is the answer. Adrian and Dr. Murray talk about the SCOTUS ruling on affirmative action and the partnerships Dr. Murray has started between HBCUs and state PA organizations in NC, GA and VA with future expansion to other states to improve diversity within the PA profession.

Students and early career faculty benefit from support and thrive when they have a sense of community. When students achieve success programs, patients are the ultimate beneficiaries. Adrian is joined by Dr. Donna Murray to discuss the value of mentoring new faculty, applicants, and PA students as tools for increasing diversity in our profession.

Podcasting has become an innovative medium for learning, professional development and disseminating knowledge within the medical community. Adrian, Janelle, Kris, and Shaun provide a recap of their recent PAEA presentation advocating for the use of podcasting in medical education. The team also outlines strategies for overcoming common barriers for starting a podcast.

When we teach, we're not just teaching, but influencing whether our learners will someday choose to become clinician-teachers themselves. No pressure, eh? Kris and Janelle chat through Twelve Tips for Fostering the Next Generation of Medical Teachers from Medical Teacher to help inspire you to inspire the educators of the future! 

In part III, Adrian and Shaun put the "fun" in index funds by discussing the benefits and components of a written investment plan. These fiscally frugal wolves of Wall Street talk investing and provide 13 Take Home Points to empower you to improve your financial literacy. 

Airwaves & Educators continues a 3-part series directed at improving financial literacy among healthcare professionals and students. The conversation in Part II focuses on principles of budgeting, the power of automation and avoiding lifestyle creep. Adrian & Shaun also talk shop on financial goal setting pertaining to paying down debt, buying a home, college savings and retirement. 

How much does financial stress contribute to finding satisfaction with your work? Airwaves & Educators dedicates a 3-part series aimed at raising awareness for improving financial literacy among students and healthcare professionals. In this episode, Adrian & Shaun discuss the intersection of financial literacy, wellness and burnout and provide strategies for building good personal financial habits. 

Janelle breaks down the importance of, and barriers to scholarship for PAs with writer, editor, speaker, educator, and critical care PA Harrison Reed. Harrison shares his inside knowledge on the writing and publishing process – from the hustle and motivation to crafting a vision bigger than the bigger picture – advice to all medical educators seeking scholarship.

We conclude our three-part series on applying, interviewing and negotiating a PA faculty position with Kris and Shaun providing strategies to help through the negotiation process.