EPISODE · Nov 11, 2025 · 18 MIN
Unlocking Learning: Gamifying PA Education
from JPAE Podcast · host jpaepodcast
In this episode, hosts Trenton Honda, PhD, MMS, PA-C, editor-in-chief of the Journal of PA Education, and Carey Barry, MHS, PA-C, chair and associate clinical professor at Northeastern University, talk with Rachel Weinzimmer, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-EM, CPAAPA, DFAAPA, assistant professor of PA Studies and director of didactic education at Colorado Mesa University. Dr. Weinzimmer shares how she and her students turned a creative capstone project into a study exploring the use of escape rooms to gamify ultrasound education for PA students. She explains how academic puzzles tied to ultrasound concepts challenge students to “escape” the room—boosting engagement, confidence, and motivation along the way. The discussion also dives into research design, statistical analysis, and practical takeaways for educators looking to bring innovation and play into the classroom. Show notes JPAE article: Point-of-Care Ultrasound Escape Rooms: Gamification of Ultrasound Education in Physician Assistant Students The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.
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In this episode, hosts Trenton Honda, PhD, MMS, PA-C, editor-in-chief of the Journal of PA Education, and Carey Barry, MHS, PA-C, chair and associate clinical professor at Northeastern University, talk with Rachel Weinzimmer, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-EM, CPAAPA, DFAAPA, assistant professor of PA Studies and director of didactic education at Colorado Mesa University. Dr. Weinzimmer shares how she and her students turned a creative capstone project into a study exploring the use of escape rooms to gamify ultrasound education for PA students. She explains how academic puzzles tied to ultrasound concepts challenge students to “escape” the room—boosting engagement, confidence, and motivation along the way. The discussion also dives into research design, statistical analysis, and practical takeaways for educators looking to bring innovation and play into the classroom. Show notes JPAE article: Point-of-Care Ultrasound Escape Rooms: Gamification of Ultrasound Education in Physician Assistant Students The JPAE Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.
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