EPISODE · Dec 19, 2025 · 40 MIN
(#84) Teaching the Next Generation of PA-Cs with Brittany Strelow
from Healthy Careers · host Madison Loomis
In this episode of Healthy Careers, host Maddie Traylor sits down with Brittany Strelow, an experienced Physician Assistant, educator, and healthcare leader based in Minnesota, to explore the evolving role of PA-Cs and the responsibility of training the next generation of providers.With over 14 years of experience spanning clinical practice, academic medicine, and leadership, Brittany shares how PA education has transformed alongside workforce shortages, advancing technology, and shifting care models. She discusses why utilizing PAs at the top of their licensure is critical to improving patient access, reducing physician burnout, and strengthening healthcare systems.Brittany also dives into the balance between technology and traditional education, flexible career paths for PA-Cs, and how healthcare organizations can retain talent while supporting professional fulfillment and work-life balance. This episode is a must-listen for healthcare recruiters, PA leaders, educators, and executives navigating the future of advanced practice providers.Key Takeaways:How PA education has evolved to meet modern healthcare demandsWhy utilizing PA-Cs at the top of their license improves access and outcomesAddressing physician shortages through optimized PA and NP workforce modelsThe role of technology in PA education and patient care deliveryStrategies for preventing burnout and creating sustainable PA careersWhy flexibility and leadership pathways are essential for PA retentionEpisode Highlights:00:42 Meet Brittany Strelow: A Physician Assistant’s Journey02:02 Brittany’s Clinical, Educational, and Leadership Roles08:21 How PA Education Has Evolved10:49 Technology’s Impact on Healthcare & Medical Education12:28 Balancing Innovation with Traditional Learning Models14:28 The Future of Technology in Healthcare19:25 Physician Shortages and Workforce Misconceptions20:52 Optimizing PA & NP Utilization23:50 Flexible Work Models in Healthcare28:26 Advice for Burnt-Out PA-Cs35:44 Final Reflections on the Future of PA PracticeKeywords:Physician Assistant education,PA-C career development,advanced practice provider workforce,healthcare workforce shortages,PA utilization in healthcare,medical education leadership,future of physician assistants,healthcare recruiting strategies,PA burnout prevention,technology in medical education,healthcare leadership careers,Healthcare recruiting agency,Flat fee healthcare recruiter,Nurse practitioner and physician assistant recruiter,Surgeon and orthopedic staffing agency,Medical office and billing staff recruitment,Connect with Brittany Strelow:LinkedIn: Brittany StrelowVisit American Academy of Physician AssociatesVisit Mayo ClinicVisit Olmsted Medical Center
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In this episode of Healthy Careers, host Maddie Traylor sits down with Brittany Strelow, an experienced Physician Assistant, educator, and healthcare leader based in Minnesota, to explore the evolving role of PA-Cs and the responsibility of training the next generation of providers.With over 14 years of experience spanning clinical practice, academic medicine, and leadership, Brittany shares how PA education has transformed alongside workforce shortages, advancing technology, and shifting care models. She discusses why utilizing PAs at the top of their licensure is critical to improving patient access, reducing physician burnout, and strengthening healthcare systems.Brittany also dives into the balance between technology and traditional education, flexible career paths for PA-Cs, and how healthcare organizations can retain talent while supporting professional fulfillment and work-life balance. This episode is a must-listen for healthcare recruiters, PA leaders, educators, and executives navigating the future of advanced practice providers.Key Takeaways:How PA education has evolved to meet modern healthcare demandsWhy utilizing PA-Cs at the top of their license improves access and outcomesAddressing physician shortages through optimized PA and NP workforce modelsThe role of technology in PA education and patient care deliveryStrategies for preventing burnout and creating sustainable PA careersWhy flexibility and leadership pathways are essential for PA retentionEpisode Highlights:00:42 Meet Brittany Strelow: A Physician Assistant’s Journey02:02 Brittany’s Clinical, Educational, and Leadership Roles08:21 How PA Education Has Evolved10:49 Technology’s Impact on Healthcare & Medical Education12:28 Balancing Innovation with Traditional Learning Models14:28 The Future of Technology in Healthcare19:25 Physician Shortages and Workforce Misconceptions20:52 Optimizing PA & NP Utilization23:50 Flexible Work Models in Healthcare28:26 Advice for Burnt-Out PA-Cs35:44 Final Reflections on the Future of PA PracticeKeywords:Physician Assistant education,PA-C career development,advanced practice provider workforce,healthcare workforce shortages,PA utilization in healthcare,medical education leadership,future of physician assistants,healthcare recruiting strategies,PA burnout prevention,technology in medical education,healthcare leadership careers,Healthcare recruiting agency,Flat fee healthcare recruiter,Nurse practitioner and physician assistant recruiter,Surgeon and orthopedic staffing agency,Medical office and billing staff recruitment,Connect with Brittany Strelow:LinkedIn: Brittany StrelowVisit American Academy of Physician AssociatesVisit Mayo ClinicVisit Olmsted Medical Center
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