The MSK Minute Ep. 36: A Conversation with Duke University PA Program Academic Coordinator Betsy Melcher, MHS, PA-C, ATC (Part 1)

In Episode 39 of The MSK Minute, I review my approach to managing knee osteoarthritis from presentation up to the decision for total knee arthroplasty.  Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable.

Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com.  If you would like to get in touch, you can do so through the website or email me at jason@basicsofortho.com.


Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is based on Jason Coggins's experience managing orthopedic conditions over a 20 year career as an athletic trainer and physician assistant in orthopedics.

It is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be used to diagnose or treat any medical conditions.  If you require medical care, please see your local qualified provider.

In Episode 38 of The MSK Minute, I review pediatric calcaneal apophysitis, better known as Sever's disease, including what it is, how to diagnosis it, and how to treat it!  Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable.

Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com.  If you would like to get in touch, you can do so through the website or email me at jason@basicsofortho.com.

The articles used for this podcast can be found by clicking this link to my Calcaneal Apophysitis Collection on READ by QxMD.

Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is based on Jason Coggins's experience managing orthopedic conditions over a 20 year career as an athletic trainer and physician assistant in orthopedics.

It is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be used to diagnose or treat any medical conditions.  If you require medical care, please see your local provider.

In this episode 37 of The MSK Minute, I sit down and have conversation with Betsy Melcher, MHS, PA-C, ATC.  We chat about her transition from a full-time clinical primary care physician assistant into the world of academia with her alma mater PA program, and her role and work since.  If you did not catch Part 1 of our conversation, please check it out at basicsorortho.com or on your podcast platform of choice.
  I trust that you will enjoy out conversation and learn from Betsy's path from one healthcare career to another.
  If you enjoy the podcast, please hit the subscribe button and leave a review in Apple Podcasts.  I would be greatly appreciative!

If you'd like to learn more about the athletic training profession, click the link to take you to the National Athletic Trainer's Association website.

If you'd like to learn more about the physician assistant profession, click the link to take you to the American Academy of Physician Assistants website.

Click the link if you'd like to learn more about the Duke University Physician Assistant Program.

Click the link to learn more about becoming a physician assistant educator at the Physician Assistant Educators Association website.

In this episode 36 of The MSK Minute, I sit down and have conversation with Betsy Melcher, MHS, PA-C, ATC.  We chat about her entry into healthcare as an athletic training student at North Carolina State University, becoming a certified athletic trainer (ATC), and her decision to further her medical scope by entering the Duke University Physician Assistant Program to become a physician assistant. 
  I trust that you will enjoy out conversation and learn from Betsy's path from one healthcare career to another.
  If you enjoy the podcast, please hit the subscribe button and leave a review in Apple Podcasts.  I would be greatly appreciative!

If you'd like to learn more about the athletic training profession, click the link to take you to the National Athletic Trainer's Association website.

If you'd like to learn more about the physician assistant profession, click the link to take you to the American Academy of Physician Assistants website.

Click the link if you'd like to learn more about the Duke University Physician Assistant Program.

Click the link to learn more about becoming a physician assistant educator at the Physician Assistant Educators Association website.

In Episode 35 of The MSK Minute, I review plantar fasciitis, posterior tibial tendonitis, and Achilles tendonitis; three common foot and ankle maladies that can be associated with a trip to Walt Disney World, or any other theme park for that matter.   I'll include what they are, how to recognize, and how to treat them!  Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable.

Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com.  If you would like to get in touch, you can do so through the website or email me at jason@basicsofortho.com.

The articles used for this podcast can be found by clicking this link to The MSK Minute Collection on READ by QxMD.

Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is based on Jason Coggins's experience managing orthopedic conditions over a 20 year career as an athletic trainer and physician assistant in orthopedics.

It is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be used to diagnose or treat any medical conditions.  If you require medical care, please see your local qualified provider.

In this Episode 34 of The MSK Minute, I continue the conversation, from Part 1, with Senthil Radhakrishnan, PA-C.  Throughout both episodes, we discuss his beginnings in India, growing up in a family of ten generations of medical practitioners, his prior career as a physical therapist (physiotherapist), immigrating to the US and becoming a physician assistant.  Not only that, but his rise through the ranks at Duke University Medical Center to become Administrative Chief PA in Neurosurgery under the renowned neurosurgeon Allan Friedman, MD and Director of the Duke University Surgical Residency Program for PAs.  Oh yeah, he also completed his maiden novel, "I Have No Earthly Idea" in 2019. 
     I had an absolute blast, sitting down with the man known as "The Mayor of Duke", and I know you will enjoy listening to and learning from our conversation.   

You can find his book through the links below
https://www.skradhakrishnan.com

or on Amazon at
https://www.amazon.com/I-Have-No-Earthly-Idea/dp/1733659692

Should you desire more information about the Duke PA Surgical Residency Program, you can click the link below
https://surgery.duke.edu/education-and-training/residency-programs/physician-assistant-surgical

or email Senthil at the address 
senthil.radhakrishnan@duke.edu

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In this Episode 33 of The MSK Minute, I sit down for a wonderful conversation with Senthil Radhakrishnan, PA-C.  We discuss his beginnings in India, growing up in a family of ten generations of medical practitioners, his prior career as a physical therapist (physiotherapist), immigrating to the US and becoming a physician assistant.  Not only that, but his rise through the ranks at Duke University Medical Center to become Administrative Chief PA in Neurosurgery under the renowned neurosurgeon Allan Friedman, MD and Director of the Duke University Surgical Residency Program for PAs.  Oh yeah, he also completed his maiden novel, "I Have No Earthly Idea" in 2019. 
     I had an absolute blast, sitting down with the man known as "The Mayor of Duke", and I know you will enjoy listening to and learning from our conversation.   Look for Part 2, soon.

You can find his book through the links below
https://www.skradhakrishnan.com

or on Amazon at
https://www.amazon.com/I-Have-No-Earthly-Idea/dp/1733659692

Should you desire more information about the Duke PA Surgical Residency Program, you can click the link below
https://surgery.duke.edu/education-and-training/residency-programs/physician-assistant-surgical

or email Senthil at the address 
senthil.radhakrishnan@duke.edu

In Episode 32 of The MSK Minute, I discuss a few "red flag" sources of hip pain in the adult.  This is the fourth and final installment in the series on developing a location-based differential diagnosis for hip pain in the adult.  In case you missed it, the previous episodes reviewed anterior, lateral, and posterior hip pain sources.  You can check that out in the episodes lineup.  This could potentially be quite useful with the uptick in the number of telemedicine visits due to COVID-19.  Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable.

Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com.  If you would like to get in touch, you can do so through the website or email me at jason@basicsofortho.com.

The articles used for this podcast can be found by clicking this link to The MSK Minute Collection on READ by QxMD.

Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is based on Jason Coggins's experience managing orthopedic conditions over a 20 year career as an athletic trainer and physician assistant in orthopedics.

It is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be used to diagnose or treat any medical conditions.  If you require medical care, please see your local provider.

In Episode 31 of The MSK Minute, I discuss development of a differential diagnosis for posterior hip pain in the adult.  This is the third installment in the series on developing a location-based differential diagnosis for hip pain in the adult.  In case you missed it, the previous episodes reviewed anterior and lateral hip pain sources.  You can check that out in the episodes lineup Episodes 29 and 30.  The future and final installment in this four part series will review sources  "red flag" sources of hip pain.  This could potentially be quite useful with the uptick in the number of telemedicine visits due to COVID-19.  Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable.

Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com.  If you would like to get in touch, you can do so through the website or email me at jason@basicsofortho.com.

The articles used for this podcast can be found by clicking this link to The MSK Minute Collection on READ by QxMD.

Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is based on Jason Coggins's experience managing orthopedic conditions over a 20 year career as an athletic trainer and physician assistant in orthopedics.

It is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be used to diagnose or treat any medical conditions.  If you require medical care, please see your local provider.

In Episode 30 of The MSK Minute, I discuss development of a differential diagnosis for lateral hip pain in the adult.  This is the second installment in the series on developing a location-based differential diagnosis for hip pain in the adult.  In case you missed it, the previous episode reviewed anterior hip pain sources.  You can check that out in the episodes lineup Episode 29.  Future installments will review sources of posterior hip pain and emergent sources of hip pain.  This could potentially be quite useful with the uptick in the number of telemedicine visits due to COVID-19.  Enjoy, and I trust that you will find the information valuable.

Please subscribe to the podcast and YouTube Channel, and join the Basics of Ortho community at www.basicsofortho.com.  If you would like to get in touch, you can do so through the website or email me at jason@basicsofortho.com.

The articles used for this podcast can be found by clicking this link to The MSK Minute Collection on READ by QxMD.

Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is based on Jason Coggins's experience managing orthopedic conditions over a 20 year career as an athletic trainer and physician assistant in orthopedics.

It is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be used to diagnose or treat any medical conditions.  If you require medical care, please see your local provider.

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