Addressing Faculty Burnout in PA Education

Join Trenton Honda, PhD, MMS, PA-C, editor-in-chief for the Journal of PA Education, and co-host Carey Barry, MHS, PA-C, chair and associate clinical professor in the Department of Medical Sciences at Northeastern University, as they chats with April Stouder, EdD, MHS, PA-C, Associate Program Director of the Duke University Physician Assistant Program about her recent article in JPAE titled "Burnout, Personal, and Occupational Factors as Predictors of Physician Assistant Faculty Intent to Leave After the COVID-19 Pandemic." The conversation highlights key factors affecting faculty intent to leave, such as workplace climate and culture, and the importance of institutional support. Dr. Stouder also emphasizes the role of validated research instruments in her study and shares insights into her methodical approach. The episode underscores the critical need for better support systems to retain qualified PA educators.   Show notes JPAE article: Burnout, Personal, and Occupational Factors as Predictors of Physician Assistant Faculty Intent to Leave After the COVID-19 Pandemic The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.