PAs in Infectious Disease | Antibiotic Stewardship, Complex Infections and More
Michael Fanning, MPAS, PA-C, of UT Southwestern Medical Center joins the PA Insights Podcast to discuss the evolving role of PAs in infectious disease.
Michael shares his career path and discusses how the role of PAs on infectious disease teams has changed over time. We also explore the management of complex infections, antibiotic stewardship, antibiotic resistance, and recent developments in infectious disease practice that PAs across specialties should understand.
The conversation also covers what makes infectious disease a rewarding career path for PAs, the skills and experiences that can help PAs enter the specialty, and how PAs can prepare patients for influenza season through vaccination, prevention, and patient education.
12 Aug 2026
PAs in Psychiatry: Spotlighting Whole-Person Care and a Role in Mental Health for all PAs
Mental and behavioral health challenges affect patients across every healthcare setting—not just psychiatry. In this episode of PA Insights, we're joined by psychiatry PAs Tajuana Lordeus, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry, and Erin C. Crown, MHSPAS, PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry, to explore the expanding role of PAs in mental and behavioral health care.
They discuss their journeys into psychiatry and how Board Certified PAs are prepared to deliver comprehensive, whole-person care. The conversation also highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and why every PA, regardless of specialty, should feel confident recognizing and addressing behavioral health concerns.
The episode also explores the benefits of earning the NCCPA Psychiatry Certificate of Added Qualifications (Psych CAQ), including how the credential supports professional growth and demonstrates advanced expertise in psychiatric medicine.
23 Jul 2026
Emergency Medicine PAs: Thriving in High-Stakes Patient Care
Emergency medicine demands quick thinking, clinical expertise and strong teamwork. In this episode of PA Insights, Sara Champoux, DHSc, PA-C, and Tenell Zahodnik, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, CAQ-EM, share what it's like to practice in one of health care's most fast-paced specialties.
From caring for critically ill patients to navigating the unpredictable nature of the emergency department, they discuss the knowledge, adaptability and collaboration that help PAs succeed. They also explain why some Board Certified PAs choose to earn an NCCPA Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in emergency medicine, how it supports professional growth and what it can mean throughout a career.
Whether you're a PA student exploring specialties, a Board Certified PA considering emergency medicine or simply interested in learning more about the profession, this conversation offers practical insights into the evolving role PAs play in delivering high-quality patient care.
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