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Welcome to the Ortho PA Game Show 🎙️🦴

In this episode, we put each other in the hot seat with rapid-fire “this or that,” would-you-rather scenarios, and the ultimate ortho pet peeve questions. From clinic vs OR debates to what irritates us more (no supplies in the room or an unprepared scrub tech?), we’re picking sides and explaining why.

It’s competitive. It’s honest. It’s slightly chaotic.

If you’ve ever wondered what your favorite ortho PAs really think behind the scenes — this one’s for you.

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Physician Assistants in orthopedics carry significant responsibility for patient care—from clinic evaluations to the operating room and postoperative recovery. Yet many PAs experience burnout not from the work itself, but from feeling unheard at an administrative level.

In this episode, we discuss the frustration of being trusted with outcomes while facing pushback and lack of advocacy within healthcare systems. We explore how this disconnect affects morale, retention, and how to recognize and address it.

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We’re recapping our week in orthopedics and diving into the conversations and curiosities that naturally came up along the way — from clinic cases and patient questions to career reflections, tangents, and the real-life stuff that exists outside the exam room. Think of this as a “rounds-style” debrief with a human twist: unscripted, honest, and conversational.

If you like behind-the-scenes ortho talk, practical pearls, and the occasional philosophical detour, this one’s for you.

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It's time to level up! We're pushing the boundaries this year in every way possible, scheduling, volume, our sanity, etc. We are also plunging into the world of regenerative medicine. This week, join us as we brush the surface level of how we are working to offer non traditional methods to augment our orthopedic care plans, taking things to the next level!

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PA school will teach you a lot… including what not to tolerate while dating.

We’re breaking down what dating really looks like during PA school.

We cover:

• Dating classmates (pros, cons, and hard no’s)
• Dating outside of medicine
• When dating becomes a distraction vs a support
• Time constraints, burnout, and emotional availability

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Do I even have time to date?” — this episode is for you.

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Being an orthopedic PA means living in the gray.

In this episode, we dive into the ethical dilemmas unique to orthopedic practice — the moments that don’t show up in textbooks but define real-world decision-making. From surgical vs non-operative care, to the blurry areas of patient advocacy, and documentation ethics, we unpack the tough calls ortho PAs face every day.

This episode isn’t about having perfect answers — it’s about asking the right questions, protecting your patients, and protecting yourself as a PA in a high-stakes specialty.

Whether you’re a PA student, new grad, or seasoned ortho PA, this one will feel uncomfortably familiar — in the best way.

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2025 was… a year.

We’re taking a look back at the moments that defined the year — the wins, the chaos, and the lessons no one teaches you in PA school.

From evolving confidence, our use of AI, and goals going into next year, this episode is an honest recap of what it really looked like to be an Ortho PA in 2025.

If you’re an Ortho PA, a PA student eyeing orthopedics, or anyone trying to survive and grow in medicine without losing yourself in the process — this one’s for you.

No sugarcoating. No highlight-reel only recap.
Just a real year, wrapped. Grab a tequila soda and join us!

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In this episode of Joint Effort PAs, we sip wine and break down the real-world insights behind what its really like starting out early on in practice from our favorite hand surgeon. From creating the PA–surgeon partnership , balancing the early grind and work life balance, branding/social media, and more!

Whether you’re a PA, physician, student, or just curious about how we started up, this episode is equal parts practical, honest, and a little bit fun.

Pour a glass and join us 🍷🖐️