What I wish they had taught me in PA school

As I look back on my 16- year career as a surgical Physician Assistant, there are things that I wish would have

Confessions of a Burnt Cookie; Creating community for healthcare providers dealing with burnout

Hi all. My name is Laura McDowell, and I’m a burnt cookie. I’m not exactly sure how I got here. I

The importance of pruning in leadership and life; 5 steps to personal growth and development

I don’t know about you, but pruning trees in the spring and the fall can be a daunting task. Since I don’t

Kid friendly road trip planner: 15 tips for a great family road trip in 2023

Planning ahead will make your time more enjoyable and avoid conflict or crisis while you are traveling.

Why great marriages don’t just happen; keys to a thriving marriage

If it has been a while, then it is probably time to mix things up.

One Day at a Time; how to live in the present

Do you have a hard time living in the present? If you’re as old as me, you have probably heard that song

Making a phone call has never been more difficult; Working as a Physician Assistant Hospitalist during COVID 19

(Note: This article was written in Dec 2020 when St. Louis COVID hospitalizations peaked in the region) I’m not a doomsday person,

Why would a busy ER Physician Assistant start a blog? I’m glad you asked.

I am an emergency medicine physician assistant and I started this blog with the goal of helping those seeking to become a

Physician Assistant’s brush with death from Toxic Shock Syndrome helped him find his purpose

Are you having trouble finding “your why?” Do you find yourself having trouble finding the passion that you once had? I sometimes

Mark Johnson, PA-C

Emergency Medicine/Hospital Medicine PA, Career Coach, CDI Consultant, Career Coach, Blogger, Leadership Consultant

Hi! I’m Mark!

I’m a practicing ER and HM Physician Assistant who understands the struggles you face everyday in your practice.

Can anyone say BURNOUT?

Yes, I’ve been there. I created this website to help you and your colleagues navigate the waters of healthcare as we know it TODAY.

I have a passion to help people address the issues we are facing today: burnout, increasing patient loads, overwhelming EHR documentation, difficulty balancing family and work–all during a time of decreasing reimbursement and hospitals struggling with staffing shortages and a lack of available hospital beds.

Thankfully, there is hope.

My blog is a collaboration of articles written by healthcare experts and others who are able to share their personal experiences to help us address these issues.

Thank you for joining us!

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