"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.
Ep. 11 - Day in the Life of a PA Student on Clinical Rotations with Simon Dreisbach and Ian Fair
This episode of On The PAth was recorded in December of 2025. Simon Dreisbach and Ian Fair join me after completing 6/9 rotations in PA school. We dive deep into stories about our first rotations, our first procedures, how to deal with stress and nerves, what makes a good student on rotations, and clinical pearls. This is the perfect episode if you are curious how life changes from the classroom to the hospital.
17 Aug 2026
Ep. 10 - The Transition No One Warns You About with Alexia Ames PA-C and Jessica DiMeco PA-C
Today I welcome Alexia Ames PA-C and Jessica DiMeco PA-C to the PAth. In this episode we explore the transition from PA student in didactic year to clinical year, and then again from clinical year to graduation. We also touch on job hunting, and the emotional, educational, and professional shift that occurs after graduation. We dive further into what surprised us, what prepared us, and what absolutely didn't about graduating PA school.
14 Jul 2026
Ep. 9 - Surviving vs. Thriving in PA School, AI in training, and Staying Grounded with Dr. Tom Peteet, MD, MPH
In this episode of On The PAth (OTP), we're joined by Dr. Tom Peteet, MD, MPH, for a thoughtful conversation on what it takes to build a meaningful and sustainable career in medicine. We dive into the realities of PA school and medical education, discussing how students can move beyond memorization to become lifelong learners. We also explore the growing role of artificial intelligence in medicine—how tools like AI can enhance learning and patient care, where they fall short, and why critical...
30 Jul 2025
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.
14 Apr 2025
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 ...
21 Mar 2025
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.
13 Feb 2025
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.
2 Dec 2024
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.
24 Nov 2024
Ep. 3 - Navigating a Long Distance Relationship while in PA and Medical School with Kadie Bernstein
Medical student Kadie Bernstein shares her insights on navigating a long distance relationship while pursuing PA and medical school, revealing the challenges and strategies for success.
25 Oct 2024
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.
11 Oct 2024
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.
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