PA the FI Way

PA the FI Way

Hosted by: Kat, PA-C

Becoming a physician assistant (PA) is difficult. But becoming a PA on the way to financial independence (FI) shouldn’t be. Allow the PA the FI Way podcast to be your guide to becoming a physician assistant on the way...

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Episodes

105 | How to Take Care of Your Mental Health In PA School

PA school is TOUGH. You're learning so much information at once, the stakes are high, and the pressure feels intense. PA school can take a toll on your confidence, your friendships, your relationships, your physical...
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104 | Remote Informatics PA and Remote Oncology NP Millionaire Couple: Interview with Wilson, PA-C and Stephanie, NP

If you want to be inspired on your way to financial independence (FI) as a physician associate (PA) or another healthcare professional such as a nurse practitioner (NP), then you need to take a listen to this episode!...
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103 | Financial Steps to Take as a PA Student

If you're fortunate enough to learn about financial independence before PA school or during PA school, there are actually steps you can start taking to develop good personal finance habits even as a broke grad...
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102 | How to Switch From a W2 Job to a 1099 Job

Both W2 and 1099 jobs have pros and cons as reviewed back in episode 099. But what are all of the steps involved once you decide that you want to work as an independent contractor in a 1099 position as a PA or other...
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101 | 7 Benefits of Telemedicine for Patients and Providers

Telemedicine offers many advantages to both the patients and the healthcare providers that utilize it. Many physician associates, nurse practitioners, and physicians use telemedicine, as well as mental health...
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100 | Celebrating Your 2022 Financial and Professional Wins!

This episode is the 100th episode of the PA the FI Way podcast, which I absolutely cannot believe! It's really special because it also coincides with the last episode of the year of 2022. For this episode, the...
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099 | Pros and Cons of W2 vs. 1099 Roles

As a practicing PA, you likely have seen different job postings for both W2 roles and 1099 roles. But  which one is better? The answer to that question depends on your specific situation and what you value since they...
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098 | The Benefits of Boundaries and How to Set Them

Setting boundaries is a form of self-care and demonstrates to others how they can respectfully treat you. Implementing boundaries in your life has many types of benefits for your mental health and overall wellbeing....
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097 | What Is Your Point of "Enough": How Much Do You Need to Be Happy for Financial Independence?

It’s important that you evaluate your life and define your point of "enough" on your way to financial independence (FI) as well as what enough will look like for you once you reach FI as a physician associate.   At...
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096 | 10 Tips to Lower Your Stress During the Holidays

Although the holiday season can be The Most Wonderful Time of the Year for many, for others, it can feel like The Most Stressful Time of the Year! You are likely busy with a giant list of things that need to get done,...
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095 | How to Practice Gratitude For a Better Life

Practicing gratitude has so many benefits including better physical health and mental health, as well as benefits in other areas of life. Once you learn about the benefits, you’ll want to learn how to incorporate...
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094 | Time: Who You Spend It With Changes as You Age

Time is life’s most precious, nonrenewable resource. Once time has passed, there is no getting that time back. Although many of us wish that time travel was a possibility at one point in our life or another, the...
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