TAPA Talks

TAPA Talks

An original podcast series produced by the Texas Academy of PAs, discussing a wide range of topics that impact the PA profession and clinical care. This conversational podcast offers a relaxed journey into the professional lives of those that focus on improving the health of all Texans.

Episodes

July 3, 2023 30 mins

Host Tony Skaggs, PhD, MPAS, PA-C, chats with Ryan English, PA-C, TAPA president and PA for Baylor Scott & White in Dallas. They talk about giving back to the profession, choosing the right specialty, the future of the profession and moving it forward, advice to PA students, and getting involved in organizations like TAPA.

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Host Tony Skaggs, PhD, MPAS, PA-C, chats with Estaban Ayala, PA-C, a pediatric physician assistant in Laredo, Texas. They talk about his career journey from science teacher and coach to a pediatric PA, gaining valuable experience and stories that come from those teachable moments, and changes needed within the profession. 

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This podcast series is produced by Association Briefings.

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Host Tony Skaggs, PhD, MPAS, PA-C, chats with the the chair of TAPA's Political Action Committee Eva Montes, MCG, MPAS, PA-C. They talk about the importance of TAPA's PAC in communicating with Texas legislators about the PA scope of practice, her career and leadership journey, getting involved with the PAC, and being careful of what you wish for when it comes to independence and autonomy in the profession. 

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March 22, 2023 35 mins

Host Tony Skaggs chats with the chairs of TAPA's Legislative Affairs Committee, Monica Ward, MPAS, AT, PA-C, and Katie Delucia, MPAS, PA-C. They talk about the long-game of advocating for Texas PAs, their career journeys, the recent PA Day in Austin, empowering leaders in the profession, and state legislation to keep an eye on.

This episode is sponsored by HCV.com presented by AbbVie Medical Affairs.

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December 22, 2022 31 mins

Host Tony Skaggs chats with White House Fellow Vanessa Cobarrubias, PA-C, about her journey to become a fellow in the Office of the First Lady, giving back to her community, and her ongoing support and promotion of the PA profession. 

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In our inaugural episode, host Tony Skaggs chats with Ryan English, PA-C, TAPA president, about the history of our profession and the impact TAPA has had on the PA community.

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October 24, 2022 1 min

The Texas Academy of PAs presents the all-new TAPA Talks podcast. Join our host Tony Skaggs as he chats with with guests about a wide range of topics that impact the PA profession and clinical care, providing a relaxed journey into the professional lives of those that focus on improving the health of all Texans. Check out the trailer for season one!

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