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Meet Hippo Education’s Newest Course, Radiology Bootcamp: Plain Films

As clinicians practicing acute care medicine, we’re tasked with treating a wide variety of patients.And no matter how thorough our didactic education or clinical skills training, many of the tools we use in acute care medicine are learned on the job. And there’s no better example of this than plain films interpretation. Unfortunately, this leads to wide variances in both imaging study experience and imaging interpretation accuracy amongst...

By Katie Iverson, PA-C, MPAS on

November 14, 2023

The Realities of PA Military Life

One of the biggest challenges for any PA moving to another state is the need for a new state license. This is especially true for active-duty PA military spouses due to their frequent moves. This uprooting not only personally affects couples and families, but also the patients, clinical teams, hospital systems, and communities due to turnover and loss of clinicians in the workforce as these PAs relocate.

By Katie Iverson, PA-C, MPAS on

November 03, 2023

Incidental Findings: A Step-by-Step Guide

Consider this. You’re working your next shift and it’s a busy one. The waiting room is full and you haven’t even had a chance to eat lunch. While trying to disposition that patient with hematuria and back pain, you quickly glance at their CT scan and then review the radiologist’s read. Boom, kidney stones, just like you thought. But, as you continue to scroll through the entire reading you come across the dreaded incidental finding of a...

By By Vicky Pittman, PA-C on

November 03, 2023

Pediatrics

MOCA-PEDS Topic Review

The last quarter of 2023 MOCA-Peds is upon us! This month on Peds RAP, we cover two more MOCA topics to help you ace those questions.

By Jen Janocha on

November 03, 2023

CARE: A differential diagnosis for dizziness

We’ve all been there; you look at your schedule and see a patient with a chief complaint of “dizziness.” Cue the sense of dread!

By Katy Vogelaar, NP on

November 02, 2023

What Does Being an Emergency Medicine PA Look Like? (Part 2)

EM PAs are increasingly becoming a critical part of the house of medicine. Last month, we explored how the EM PA profession evolved and what it takes to become an EM PA. This month, we dive into the diverse settings an EM PA can work in and what that looks like.

By Jen Swisher, PA-C and Amber Sheeley, PA-C on

November 01, 2023

ABEM Qualifying Exam: Think SMARTer Not Harder

The ABEM Qualifying Exam is coming up: October 30 – November 4, 2023. Are you ready? Preparation requires discipline, effective study strategies, and a comprehensive understanding of the material. We compiled a list of 7 study tips for the ABEM qualifying exam:

By Jen Swisher, PA-C and Melissa Orman, MD on

October 18, 2023

Mental Health Bootcamp is Here!

Right now, you’re likely providing more mental healthcare to your patients in your outpatient clinics than ever before.

By Michael Baca-Atlas, MD and Ashley Greer, PA-C on

October 10, 2023

A World Without Ondansetron

Andy Little, DO and Zack Repanshek, MD

By The Hippo EM Team on

October 05, 2023

What Does Being an Emergency Medicine PA Look Like? (Part 1)

Writing about a day in the life of an emergency medicine PA only paints a small picture of what it truly takes to become an EM PA. A “typical” workday will look entirely different for every PA due to the nuances of the ED setting and the part of the ED a PA is assigned to. So, our goal here is to paint a full picture of the many facets of working as a PA in emergency medicine and to demonstrate what makes us an integral part of the team. ...

By Jen Swisher, PA-C on

October 04, 2023

Urgent Care

PAs Go Beyond in Urgent Care: Celebrating PA Week

In the fast-paced world of urgent care, PAs are indispensable. This PA Week, we highlight the remarkable opportunities for professional growth and development for PAs within the urgent care space, both inside and outside the exam room.

By Hippo Urgent Care RAP Team on

October 03, 2023

Primary Care

Breast Cancer Screening in Patients with Dense Breasts

Breast cancer screening can be complicated; sometimes it’s more than just a mammogram. For example, when a screening mammogram report says a person has dense breasts, what does that really mean? Why is it important, and what should we do about it?

By Neda Frayha, MD on

October 02, 2023

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