Best Dpt Student Podcasts (2025)

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We've Helped 20,000 Borrowers. Here's How We'd Fix Student Loans 38:58

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We’ve helped over 20,000 borrowers manage more than $2.7 billion in student loans and assets—and we’re not politicians or lobbyists. We’re real experts who’ve seen the good, the bad, and the absurd. In this episode, two of our FitBUX experts break down what we believe is the real solution to the student loan crisis. We talk through the root of the …

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30 - Saving Lives from Above: The Amazing World of Critical Care Flight Medicine | Sophie Fuller 44:30

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Flying through the air in a helicopter that's "so much smaller than you think," Sophie Fuller works to save lives as a critical care flight paramedic. In this captivating conversation, she reveals the unexpected journey that led her to becoming a lifesaving flight medic who transports critically ill patients by air. Sophie's path wasn't always clea…

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LIVE From South College - Episode 17 LIVE From Orlando! With Students and President Jim McCoy 47:46

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Keywords South College, nursing education, student experiences, challenges, community support, career aspirations, faculty, administration Summary This conversation explores the experiences of students at South College Orlando, focusing on their challenges, rewards, and aspirations in nursing education. The discussion highlights the supportive comm…

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29 - From Construction to the ER: One RN-turned-PA's Unconventional Path to Medicine | Ryan Foley, PA-C, RN 37:38

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What does it take to completely reinvent your career path at age 30? Ryan Foley knows exactly how daunting this journey can be. Starting as a construction worker with a vocational high school background, Ryan made the bold decision to pursue medicine, beginning with remedial college classes and reverse engineering his way to becoming a physician as…

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28 - Surgical Technicians: The Hidden Heroes of Your Operation | Alyssa Ellis, CST/CSFA 37:01

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A sarcastic whisper describing the tools used in the operating room changed everything. Meet Alyssa Ellis, the Certified Surgical Technologist and First Assistant whose educational videos have captured the attention of surgeons, students, and curious patients alike. With her trademark straightforward delivery and deep expertise, Alyssa pulls back t…

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27 - Prevention Starts With Understanding: Rethinking How We Teach Complex Medical Concepts | Dr. Josh Wageman, PhD, PA-C, DPT 32:03

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Dr. Josh Wageman brings a rare blend of expertise to cardiovascular prevention. With credentials spanning physical therapy, biochemistry, and Yale PA training, he's transformed how we understand lipid science through brilliant, accessible metaphors that make complex medical concepts understandable to everyone. At the heart of our conversation is Jo…

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LIVE From South College - Episode 16 "RTFR" - Respiratory Therapy w/ Michelle Abreu & Your Questions! 26:41

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Keywords South College, podcast, respiratory therapy, healthcare education, student experience, career opportunities, healthcare industry, online programs, academic success, student support Summary In this episode of the South College podcast, host Kathleen Stockham introduces the program and its mission to provide in-depth stories and information …

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26 - Bridging Science and Compassion: One Attending's Whiteboard Approach to Medical Education | Dr. Ali Zreik, MD 35:40

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Dr. Ali Zreik arrives at patient rooms with an unusual tool—a rolling whiteboard. While most physicians carry stethoscopes and tablets, this internal medicine attending physician and associate program director brings something more transformative: a visual bridge between complex medical science and human understanding. "Bring me the whiteboard," he…

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LIVE From South College - Episode 15 - All About Financial Aid with EVP Dr. Carol Colvin and Dir. Ryan Kins 40:01

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Keywords financial aid, South College, scholarships, grants, FAFSA, student loans, Tennessee Promise, veterans benefits, education funding, student experience Summary In this episode, Kathleen Stockham discusses financial aid with Dr. Carol Colvin and Ryan Kins from South College. They cover a range of topics including the financial aid process, th…

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25 - What If We Actually Guided Students Instead of Drowning Them with the Fire Hose? | Jono Lippman, PA-C 31:15

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Challenging a broken system often requires walking an unconventional path. Jono Lippman's journey from communications major to wilderness guide to emergency medicine PA beautifully illustrates how diverse experiences can reshape our understanding of what healthcare education could and should be. What happens when someone who once actively avoided s…

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NEW Student Loan Plan: Payments, $50 Cap, Interest Forgiveness & MPN Lawsuit Threats Explained 47:59

2M ago47:59

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🚨 This isn’t final yet—but it could change everything. Congress is proposing a brand-new student loan repayment plan called IBR RAP—and it’s not just a tweak. We're talking about interest forgiveness, a $50 cap on principal reduction, and a repayment structure that flips everything we’ve known about IDR plans. In this LIVE from YouTube, we’ll walk …

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LIVE From South College - Episode 14 Get To Know Dr Christina Odeh & DPT, PTA, OTA & OTD 34:41

2M ago34:41

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Keywords South College, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, healthcare education, physical therapist assistant, hybrid learning, rehabilitation sciences, healthcare careers, student experience, immersive learning Summary The conversation explores the various healthcare programs offered at South College, focusing on the Doctor of Physi…

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From Burnout To 7-Figure Nursepreneur: Ebony Tillery's Journey to Freedom 34:18

2M ago34:18

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What happens when a burnt-out nurse decides to rewrite the rules? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Ebony Tillery, a Brooklyn native turned 7-figure nursepreneur, to unpack the raw, real story behind her transformation—from working grueling bedside shifts to building a thriving virtual weight loss clinic and teaching other NPs to do the sa…

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24 - Medicine, Military, and Mission: How One Patient-Turned-PA is Transforming Lives | Maj. M. Tiye Young, PA-C 47:00

2M ago47:00

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What does it take to transform obstacles into opportunities? Major M. Tiye Young knows firsthand. When deployment orders arrived just days before her PA school application deadline, she didn't abandon her medical dreams—she recalibrated. When a cervical cancer diagnosis threatened her future, she fought back with unwavering resolve. Now, as both a …

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23 - Exam Room Nutrition: A PA's Journey to Compassionate Patient Education | Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN 42:19

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When a terrified 10-year-old boy walked into Colleen Sloan's pediatric practice in tears, she discovered he'd been monitoring his weight obsessively after another provider warned he'd "need needles in his stomach" if he didn't lose weight. This moment exemplifies everything wrong with how healthcare approaches nutrition conversations—and sparked a …

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The Cost Of Becoming A DPT: A Deep Dive & What We Can Do About It 46:53

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🎓 Why does it cost so much to become a DPT—and what can we do about it? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Richard Severin, DPT, to explore the growing cost of physical therapy education. We take a deep dive into: 📉 Application trends and what they reveal 🏫 Public vs. private DPT programs 💡 Creative (and realistic) ways to fix the system Whether …

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House Committee Releases Student Loan Proposal - What Does It Include? 20:42

2M ago20:42

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The house education and workforce committee rolled out its plan for higher education and student loans today. It has a LONG way to become law but I've seen people freaking out all over social media about it... which is ironic because there is a lot of good stuff in it that in my opinion is way better than the current plans. I usually don't do any c…

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LIVE From South College - Episode 13 Online Programs & Pittsburgh Campus w/ Anne & Larry And Whose Got 15,000 Students? 34:42

2M ago34:42

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Keywords South College, online education, nursing programs, healthcare education, student support, Pittsburgh campus, graduation, online learning experience, community healthcare needs, student journeys Summary In this conversation, Kathleen Stockham discusses the growth and achievements of South College, highlighting the milestone of reaching 15,0…

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22 - From Surgery to Sales: One PA's Journey with Jessica Dell'Aquila, PA-C 22:38

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Jessica Dell'Aquila's career journey breaks the conventional mold of what we expect from healthcare professionals. Starting with a clear vision at just 18, she enrolled in Seton Hall's innovative six-year dual degree program, emerging with both her undergraduate biology degree and master's in physician assistant studies—a testament to her focused d…

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Student Loan and The Next Three Years 39:35

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What’s coming for student loans over the next 3.5 years? There is a lot more than you’ve been told. Are there actually going to be changes? In this live stream, we’re unpacking everything: ✅ The shift from the Department of Education to the SBA ✅ Proposed changes to IBR and the future of IDR plans ✅ The risk of PSLF disappearing as non-profit statu…

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21 - Being Light in Medicine's Darkest Hours: A Journey to Oncology | Dr. Anu Oyetoran 27:04

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Check our Dr. Oyetoran's youtube channel Journey to MD! What happens when a determined young girl from Nigeria declares she wants to be a doctor? Dr. Anu Oyetoran's extraordinary journey takes us across continents—from West Africa to Canada, the Caribbean, New York, and finally Florida—where she now serves as chief medical resident at the Universit…

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20 - Clinical Research Transforms Healthcare While Putting Patients First | Leigh Schirmer, DMSc, PA-C 36:52

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Interested in research? Check out the links below to get started! The Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program): The Trusted Standard in Research, Ethics, Compliance, and Safety Training Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Online Training Courses Human Subjects Research Courses ---------------------------------------------------------…

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LIVE From South College - Episode 12 All About Indy w/ Courtney Martin & Indy BSN Student 29:05

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Keywords nursing, South College, Indianapolis, healthcare education, student experience, nursing challenges, career advice, campus culture, nursing programs, personal growth Summary In this episode of the Live From South College podcast, host Kathleen Stockham interviews Nallely, a nursing student at South College Indianapolis, and Courtney Martin,…

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19 - Ripple of Change: How One Doctor is Fighting to Save Healthcare | Dr. Todd Otten, MD 34:47

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Learn more about Dr. Otten or to support his documentary, please visit Medicine Forward. His book, Ripples of Change is available at a bookstore near you! Dr. Todd Otten pulls back the curtain on healthcare's darkest challenges while offering a vision of hope for its future. A board-certified family physician with over two decades of experience, Dr…

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How Jane App is Revolutionizing Allied Health: Saving Time & Money 22:55

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Running a business in the allied health space comes with its fair share of challenges. But what if there was a way to streamline your operations, save time, and cut costs? In this episode, we sit down with a team member from Jane App to dive into how their software is making life easier for business owners like you. We cover: ✅ The history of Jane …

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18 - A Trailblazing Physician Assistant Changing Lives in Interventional Radiology | Carrie Hayes, PA-C 42:59

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What does it take to become a trailblazer in the world of interventional radiology? In today's episode, we explore this question with Keri Hayes, a remarkable interventional radiology Physician Assistant who has been instrumental in shaping her field. Growing up in a small North Carolina town where specialty care was sparse, Keri's determination to…

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LIVE From South College - Episode 11 - Pharmacy Dean Tim Smith & PharmD Students 43:35

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Keywords Pharmacy, PharmD, South College, Pharmacy Education, Modern Pharmacist, Career Paths, Pharmacy Regulations, Accelerated Program, Student Advice, Application Process Summary In this episode of the Live From South College podcast, host Kathleen Stockham engages with PharmD students Taylor and Alaina, along with Dean, Dr. Tim Smith, to explor…

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17 - Escape the Clinic with a Physician Assistant, Businesswoman, Podcast Host, and Trailblazer for Life Beyond the Office | Katie Bean, PA-C 31:36

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So much more at Escape the Clinic Masterclass with Katie Bean, PA-C And please listen to her podcast: Escape the Clinic What happens when the career you've worked so hard for starts taking more than it gives? Katie Bean, a physician assistant with years of experience in emergency medicine, found herself dreading her shifts, missing precious family …

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Are We Headed For A Market Crash & Economic Disaster 13:17

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👉 The stock market looks dangerously overvalued — and it’s not just the S&P 500. Since 2008, the market has been propped up by low interest rates and Fed intervention… but now the cracks are starting to show. In this live video, we’ll break down: ✅ The S&P 500’s PE ratio — why it’s flashing warning signs ✅ How the Fed’s latest moves could push the …

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The Power of Walking to Prevent Low Back Pain with Tash Pocovi, PhD 38:33

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In this episode, Joe Tatta, PT, DPT, speaks with physiotherapist and researcher Tash Pocovi, PhD about her groundbreaking study in the Lancet on the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of an individualized, progressive walking and education intervention for the prevention of low back pain recurrence. The trial, known as the Walk Back Trial, involv…

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Building A Thriving Healthcare Business: Lessons From Karen Litzy 44:41

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In this episode, FitBUX founder Joseph Reinke sits down with Karen Litzy, a self-employed healthcare entrepreneur and host of one of the largest podcasts in the industry. Karen shares her journey from clinician to business owner, breaking down the ups and downs of running a healthcare business, the lessons she's learned, and the strategies that hav…

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16 - A Conversation About Resiliency in Medicine with a Pediatric Resident Physician | Beatrice Garrido, DO 45:32

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Join us on a journey through the compelling story of Dr. Beatrice Garrido, a resident physician whose path to pediatrics and global health is as unique as it is inspiring. Listen in as Dr. Garrido shares how her early dreams of becoming a veterinarian led her to the intricate world of human medicine, fueled by a pivotal moment with her mother. Her …

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LIVE From South College - Episode 10 "Welcome Series" - Admissions w/ SVP Carrie Major 29:37

4M ago29:37

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Keywords South College, admissions, education, student experience, campus tour, career guidance, enrollment process, prospective students, nursing, physical therapy Summary In this episode of the Live From South College podcast, host Kathleen Stockham speaks with Carrie Major, Senior Vice President of Ground Enrollment, about the vital role of admi…

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Live Q&A: Expert Home Buying Advice With Josh Mettle 31:29

4M ago31:29

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In this episode, Josh Mettle from Neo Home Loans and Joseph Reinke, CFA, team up to answer your biggest questions about buying a home in today’s market. Whether you’re wondering about mortgage options, how to qualify, or what current trends mean for you — we’ve got you covered. Here’s what we discuss: ✅ Current housing market trends and what they m…

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15 - A Veteran Physician Assistant's Views on Medicine: Past, Present, and Future | Erich Fogg, PA-C 49:35

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Imagine navigating nearly three decades in healthcare with the resilience and adaptability of a true innovator. That's exactly what our guest, Eric Fogg, has accomplished as a physician assistant (PA) and leader in healthcare operations. In this episode of Shadow Me Next, Eric reveals his extraordinary journey from a budding interest in sports medi…

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Breaking News: IDR Injunction & Major Student Loan Changes in the Budget Bill 33:50

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Last night, I went live to break down the latest developments in student loans, and trust me, there's a lot happening. First, we discussed the IDR injunction—why it’s blocking all applications, what it means for borrowers, and what to expect next. Then, we dove into the budget reconciliation bill, which includes some major student loan changes that…

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What Millionaires Know About Money That Student Loans Just Proved 6:41

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Student loans are a disaster. New rules, endless changes, and lawsuits have turned an already complex system into total chaos. And while YouTube is packed with 20-minute videos on how to “game the system,” most of those strategies sound great in theory but fall apart in real life. But here’s the real takeaway from all this… Millionaires don’t overc…

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The Truth About Student Loan Consolidation: What They're Not Telling You 6:53

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🎙️ The Truth About Student Loan Consolidation – What They’re Not Telling You! "I just spoke to my loan servicer, and they said I should consolidate my federal loans…" I see emails like this all the time. Loan servicers push consolidation like it’s the magic fix for lowering payments, saving money, or getting a better interest rate. But here’s the t…

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Independent Contractor vs W-2: How To Earn More & Keep More 14:49

4M ago14:49

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Thinking about switching to 1099 work? It sounds great—more flexibility, higher pay, and tax write-offs. But is it actually worth it? In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about 1099 vs. W-2 income so you don’t leave money on the table. We’ll cover: 🔹 1099 vs. W-2: Which one is better for you? (Hidden costs most people overlook…

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14 - Advocating for Change in Clinical Settings: Inside Hospital Internal Medicine with Physician Assistant | Natalie Freels, PA-C 47:39

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Natalie Freels, a trailblazing Physician Assistant, illuminates the pathways of hospital internal medicine with a unique blend of passion and expertise. From her beginnings as an EMT to shaping innovations in healthcare, Natalie captivates with stories of problem-solving and systems-based thinking that are reshaping medical landscapes. We promise y…

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LIVE From South College - Episode 9 - A Top Recruiter's Secrets to Linked In & Job Hunting w/Harry Joiner 45:34

4M ago45:34

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Summary In this episode of the Live From South College podcast, host Kathleen Stockham interviews top business technology recruiter Harry Joiner. They discuss essential tips for new graduates entering the job market, including common resume mistakes, the importance of specificity, and the relevance of GPA. Joiner shares insights on navigating the j…

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The Hidden Trick Dr Disrespect Used to Achieve Financial Freedom (Most People Will Never Get This) 13:50

4M ago13:50

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Dr. Disrespect didn’t just become one of the biggest gaming personalities overnight—he built a character that led to his financial success. But here’s the secret: you can do the same. In this episode, we break down how consciously shaping your persona, habits, and mindset can unlock financial freedom and long-term success. Most people build their c…

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Student Loans, PSLF, Live Q&A 58:02

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💰 Student loans, PSLF, repayment plans, investing – there’s a lot to unpack, and it’s hard to know where to start. 🚨 The student loan landscape is changing – PSLF, repayment options, and other major shifts could cost you thousands if you’re not prepared. Whether you’re trying to navigate repayment, maximize PSLF, or figure out your investment optio…

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13 - Finding Strength in Self-Sufficiency and Purpose in Patient Care as a Physician Assistant | Jim Allen, PA-C 44:40

4M ago44:40

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Join us on Shadow Me Next as we welcome our guest, Jim Allen, a lead physician assistant who shares his inspiring journey from aspiring military service member to a dedicated healthcare professional in urgent care. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at a young age, Jim's dream of joining the military was rerouted, leading him to discover a new path dri…

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Webinar: Help Your Patients Achieve Nutrition Goals to Manage Pain with Rose Pignataro, PT, DPT, PhD 55:29

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In this special webinar episode, Joe Tatta, PT, DPT, and Rose Pignataro, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA, a leading researcher and physical therapist specializing in health behavior change, discuss how healthy eating can relieve chronic pain. They also discuss strategies to help patients adhere to and sustain nutritional changes. For more information, please v…

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LIVE From South College - Episode 8 Accelerated BSN Student & Alumni Candid Conversation - "Dream Meet Direction" 32:39

4M ago32:39

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Summary In this episode of the Live From South College podcast, host Kathleen Stockham engages in a candid discussion with current Accelerated BSN student, Abigail and ABSN alumni, Carson. They explore the challenges and rewards of the nursing program, share personal stories about their journeys into nursing, and provide valuable advice for prospec…

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12 - A Surprisingly Hands-On Approach to Medicine as a Speech Language Pathologist specializing in Autism and Early Intervention | MaKayla Elrod, SLP 36:26

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What happens when a childhood dream of becoming a doctor takes an unexpected turn? Join us as we uncover the fascinating story of Michaela Elrod, a dedicated speech-language pathologist whose life was forever changed by a pivotal shadowing experience. This episode explores Michaela's journey from aspiring physician to discovering a more personal ca…

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TARGETing Back Pain with Psychologically-Informed Physical Therapy with Anthony Delitto, PT, PhD, FAPTA 57:11

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In this episode, Joe Tatta, PT, DPT speaks with Anthony Delitto, PT, PhD, FAPTA a leading researcher in musculoskeletal pain, with over 100 peer-reviewed publications and a career dedicated to improving pain care. Dr. Delitto led the groundbreaking TARGET Trial, a $13-million PCORI-funded study investigating how early intervention with physical the…