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If the number of people you’ve made happy, so they say, is greater than the number of people you’ve made unhappy, you’ve done well as a person. As a massage therapist specializing in pain management, Jill Wenger did her best to bring joy to her patients by helping to alleviate their suffering. Some patients, however, had neurodegenerative diseases, for which a massage was able to do very little. What if she could surpass her own limits and take patient care to the next level? How many people could she make happy then?&nbsp;



In Jill Wenger’s winning entry for PracticeLink’s Spring 2025 First Practice Fund scholarship, the wife and mother of two described the concern she felt for patients with complex diagnoses and her path toward becoming a Physician Associate. First Practice Fund is a competitive $2,500 scholarship open to aspiring medical professionals training in the U.S.



The motivation behind Jill’s goal is emotionally rich, highly personal and supported by real patient interactions. Her entry uniquely portrays a journey driven by hands-on experience, empathy and professional growth.



PracticeLink:&nbsp;Why did you enter medicine?&nbsp;



Jill Wenger:&nbsp;As a massage therapist, one of the first questions I always asked was, ‘What brings you in today?’ One gentleman, who went on to become a regular patient, answered: “I have numbness on one side of my body. It starts at my midback. I can’t feel anything. I’m hoping massage will help. What do you think?” He stared at me, his green eyes full of hope.



“Have you been to a doctor?” I asked with concern.



“Just my chiropractor, and he recommended massage,” he responded.



My patient, we’ll call him Brian for privacy reasons, and I discussed the plan of care established with his chiropractor, a provider I had worked closely with on several occasions. As Brian described his symptoms, I realized I had heard similar descriptions from another patient, we’ll call Sally. Brian’s one-sided numbness was the exact symptom Sally had with her first Multiple Sclerosis exacerbation. Unfortunately, I could not tell Brian that since my scope of practice as a massage therapist did not allow for medical treatment or advice.



As our weekly sessions continued with little improvement, I urged Brian to seek medical care. He wanted to know why I was so insistent, and I told him honestly: “I think something is going on that I can&#8217;t fix. I think you need to have some tests run.”



Brian eventually found a health care provider and was diagnosed with a rare disease called sarcoidosis, but it presented as transverse myelitis, mimicking Multiple Sclerosis.



I had been working as a massage therapist for ten years by the time I had my first Multiple Sclerosis client, Sally, and within a few weeks I had been referred four more with the same condition. I was fascinated by each of their treatments; they were all on different medications. I wanted to study the disease to verify I was treating them all correctly, so I spent my free time researching their medications, side effects and prognoses. I learned so much about MS that I became fascinated with the progression of this neurodegenerative<a> </a>disease. I contemplated going back to school but was torn with the idea of missing my patients and giving up everything I had worked so hard to build. Unbeknownst to me, my journey to PA school had already started in 2008 when I was 18 and decided to forego traditional college for Massage Therapy school. By age 20, I had opened my own business and worked almost exclusively with pain management cases. Unfortunately, the type of care I was able to provide as a massage therapist was limited. I knew becoming a Physician Associate would allow me to help patients even more, granting me a larger scope of practice and more tools at my disposal.



Working with patients like Sally and Brian was pivotal in giving me the push I needed to further my education. I thought massage would be my lifelong career, but my constant curiosity and desire to learn more took over, and I was, once again, pursuing higher education. I knew I wanted to help more effectively, to have more knowledge, and to increase my scope of practice. I researched area schools, talked to my husband and two small children and began my journey to Physician Associate school by completing the remainder of my prerequisites in January 2019. Even with a busy family life and a full-time job, I was dedicated to my education. I was eventually accepted to The University of Tampa, and we moved from Kansas City, Missouri to Tampa, Florida.



Now in PA school, I am determined to do well, never missing class. I am helpful to my peers, and always in the front row, ready to learn. I tutored chemistry professionally for a semester before the pandemic, and I take the lessons I learned there to hold study sessions for my colleagues in every class, even over Zoom.



Helping patients I take care of is more than about just feeling good in the moment. I want my patients to live their best lives and to thrive physically. I want to be a Physician Associate to expand my scope of practice, work with other healthcare professionals to provide patient-centered care, develop and implement care plans, educate patients and their families, perform medical and surgical procedures, and provide disease prevention and health maintenance to patients. The twelve years of patient care experience I already had as a massage therapist provided the tools I need to maintain professionalism, compassion and integrity, treat every patient without prejudice, show sensitivity to gender, culture, age and disabilities, and maintain confidentiality related to patient information. My journey to becoming a Physician Associate has been challenging but rewarding, and I cannot wait to start my career in this amazing profession.



PL:&nbsp;How have you demonstrated professionalism in your medical training?



JW: Part of being in the medical field is ensuring you are a polished professional. I maintain my professionalism every day, because I think that even during school, it is important to practice professionalism. I always arrive on time and ready to learn, ensuring I have the tools and supplies needed for the day. I keep a calendar of important events and I send reminders to classmates helping us all be prepared for big projects, tests, and important due dates. I have a positive attitude even when things are stressful outside of school because everyone works better when the environment is kind and friendly. I dress professionally every single day, with the philosophy of &#8220;dress for the job you want.&#8221; I encourage others frequently. I listen when people have grievances, and work to find solutions that make both parties happy. I am kind and professional to people even when we aren&#8217;t friends, because everyone deserves a safe and friendly work and school environment. If someone gives me negative feedback, I sit with it, take time to be introspective about what they said, and meet back with them about changes I can make to be a better professional. I am very passionate about the Physician Associate profession, and want to be someone others can look to for inspiration on professionalism.



PL:&nbsp;How have you built and utilized strong interpersonal and communication skills in your training?



JW:&nbsp;The entire medical profession is about having good communication skills. We must communicate with other medical professionals, hospital staff, patients and families. A Physician Associate who cannot communicate effectively to any one of those groups is not going to be the best PA they can be. I work on my communication skills in a myriad of ways. Most prominently by starting Group Chats and Teams folders for class, having my family ask questions at home and volunteering to present cases for consults. First, I worked extensively on creating Class Group Chats to keep different groups informed. For instance, during my Internal Medicine clinical rotation, I added everyone on IM rotation to a group chat, where we sent articles, study guides, and due date reminders for projects. When I finished the IM rotation, I put all the information I had amassed into a Teams folder so the next group of IM students had access to the same information. People then began to make their own Teams folders, which now includes a huge amount of great information for my classmates and I to utilize.



Secondly, I extensively practiced explaining things to patients and their families in layman&#8217;s terms, often asking my family to give me pop-quizzes. For example, my kids asked me to explain strep throat, my husband asked me to explain cerumen impaction and my parents asked me to explain the Shingles Vaccine. If they think I am getting too medical with terminology, they stop me, and we try again. This practice has helped me so much when patients have questions.



Finally, I asked every preceptor I’ve had so far if I can have a chance to give the oral case presentation to the doctors we are consulting. This gives me a perfect opportunity to practice pertinent positive and negatives to a medical professional much more specialized than I am. It’s also very intimidating as a student, so I have pushed myself to practice this. I think communication skills are one of the most important skills we have as medical providers. It helps us explain things to patients and their families, keeps us informed inter-professionally, and allows us to consult with other medical professionals, allowing for the best care for our patients.



PL:&nbsp;What are your career goals and how will the First Practice Fund help you achieve them?



JW:&nbsp;I would love to work in a rural emergency room as a Physician Associate. There are so many under-served people in our nation that have a difficult time getting good healthcare. When I was in high school, the closest hospital was over an hour away, and the closest trauma center was even farther. I knew people who “stitched themselves up at home” because they didn’t have access to quality care. I want to be someone those small communities trust to see when their son&#8217;s leg is broken under the Friday Night Lights, when their dad cuts his hand and can&#8217;t get it to stop bleeding, or when their young teenage friend is in a car accident and needs to be evaluated. I want to be the face that people can trust, and I want them to be cared for in a way that doesn&#8217;t give prejudice to their circumstances. Getting this scholarship will help me achieve these goals because it will help me pay for classes, books, and applications that will help me in Emergency Medicine field. It will allow me to study more and have more free time to research new techniques. It will also allow me to pay to join different groups like SEMPA &#8211; the Society of Emergency Medicine PAs, AAPA (American Association of Physician Associates), and FAPA (Florida Association of Physician Associates) which are essential for networking. I appreciate your consideration for this scholarship. If you choose me, it will help me and my family be able to afford the last two semesters of PA school, and allow me to join these important networking associations, eventually allowing me to follow my dreams of helping those in rural communities.

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Jill Wenger, Recipient of a First Practice Fund scholarship

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Meet Jill Wenger, Recipient of a First Practice Fund scholarship

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Episode Six with guest Luke Jokerst</h2>



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For this sixth episode of the &#8220;Surviving &amp; Thriving in Residency&#8221; podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Army Medical Recruiting Officer, Captain Luke&nbsp;Jokerst.



Together they discuss the benefits of a career as a medical professional with the United States Army Medical Department, his experiences as a medical recruiter for the United States Army, and much, much more!



Click the “Podcast Apps” icon in the above media player (top right, next to the download icon) to listen to the podcast on your choice of major streaming platform.



For more information, visit <a href="http://www.practicelink.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PracticeLink.com</a> or email <a href="mailto:PLMedia@PracticeLink.com">PLMedia@PracticeLink.com</a>.



ABOUT THE SURVIVING &amp; THRIVING IN RESIDENCY PODCAST



This ongoing series, hosted by PracticeLink Director of Graduate Medical Education (GME) Outreach Director Charley Lowry, focuses on the journey to become a physician &#8212; from med school through residency and fellowship. These episodes, released weekly, consist of Charley leading a thoughtful discussion with healthcare professionals who share tips and insightful information from their own medical journey to inform and provide priceless guidance for the next generation of prospective healers. Medical students, residents and fellows can all benefit from the candid conversations, which are often based on questions and topics directly supplied by those who are in the early steps of their healthcare careers.



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CAPTAIN LUKE JOKERST,&nbsp;TODAY&#8217;S PODCAST GUEST



Luke Jokerst is an Army Medical Recruiting Officer who works with Saint Louis area schools and hospitals to link health care professionals with the scholarships, programs, and bonuses the United States Army Medical Department has to offer. He aspires to put the best medical professionals in the United States Army to serve the men and women who fight to protect our nation.



ABOUT THE HOST



Charles (Charley) Lowry currently serves as the Director of Graduate Medical Education (GME) Outreach for PracticeLink. Before PracticeLink, in his role as Statewide Campus Director, Charley worked directly with medical students and residents at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. In his current role, Charley provides all the necessary tools and resources for residents/fellows to be successful in finding their first practice after residency. He frequently collaborates with residency directors and coordinators across the country to provide free PracticeLink resources to their programs including webinars, CV reviews and in-person presentations of&nbsp;First Practice: The Resident and Fellow Career Guide. &nbsp;



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The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government. Participation in this podcast does not constitute or imply endorsement by the U.S. Army.

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Surviving & Thriving in Residency Podcast

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Episode Fourteen: Healthcare Leadership, Innovation, and Evolution with Tom Farrington</h2>



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For this fourteenth episode of PracticeLink Media Network&#8217;s &#8220;Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent&#8221; podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Tom Farrington of Tom Farrington Consultancy, LLC.



Together Christy and Tom discuss the importance of networking, joining professional organizations, AI trends in recruitment, and much, much more!



Click the “Podcast Apps” icon in the above media player (top right, next to the download icon) to listen to the podcast on your choice of major streaming platform.



For more information, visit <a href="http://www.practicelink.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PracticeLink.com</a> or email <a href="mailto:PLMedia@PracticeLink.com">PLMedia@PracticeLink.com</a>.







ABOUT THE WORKFORCE WISDOM PODCAST



This ongoing series, hosted by veteran healthcare recruitment specialist Christy Bray, focuses on the latest trends in the healthcare recruitment industry and showcases innovative strategies, success stories and fresh perspectives in healthcare recruitment. These episodes, released every Thursday, consist of Christy leading an in-depth, thoughtful discussion with a recognized industry-leading healthcare professional exploring the challenges of healthcare recruitment and beyond. Whether you’re a seasoned recruiter or just starting out, this podcast will help you discover how the experts are reshaping the industry, leveraging technology and fostering inclusive hiring practices.



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TOM FARRINGTON, TODAY&#8217;S PODCAST GUEST



Tom Farrington is owner and president of Tom Farrington Consultancy, LLC and a retired Physician Recruitment Leader. He is certified, and has served as faculty, for the CPRP Certification Course &#8211; Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment (AAPPR). Tom is passionate about effectiveness in communication and building strong partnerships!



ABOUT THE HOST



Christy Bray currently serves as the Chief Strategy Officer for PracticeLink, a leading platform in healthcare recruitment. Christy has extensive experience in the healthcare industry, including VP of Provider Talent at Ardent Health Services, AVP of Provider Recruitment at Lifepoint Health and Physician Recruiter and Senior Consultant at Banner Health. She is skilled in provider relations, team building, process improvement, staffing solutions and previously served in several committee roles for the Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment (AAPPR).

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Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent Podcast

Achievement has long stood as one of the most powerful motivators driving personal growth, innovation and excellence. For medical trainees, the dream of becoming a physician fuels years of rigorous education and hands-on training—a journey powered not just by intellect, but by the deep desire to achieve something meaningful. Energized by the growing success of our Graduate Medical Education (GME) Relations outreach, PracticeLink sought to recognize that spirit of accomplishment by expanding its impact and support to even more aspiring physicians.&nbsp;



The inaugural First Practice Fund, our $2,500 scholarship series, was launched&nbsp;&nbsp;on Doctors’ Day 2025. News spread thanks to our close relationships with physician recruiters, GME faculty, residents and medical schools. As a result, in less than two months, hundreds of passionate trainees submitted outstanding applications, each one driven not only by the promise of a $2,500 reward, but also the opportunity to gain national peer and industry recognition.&nbsp;



In alphabetical order, the recipients of PracticeLink’s Spring 2025 First Practice Fund are:



-Primary Care physician,&nbsp;Bryan Bui, DO



-Gastroenterologist,&nbsp;Alejandro Nieto Dominguez, MD



-Hospitalist,&nbsp;Sarah Eichinger, DO



-Medical student,&nbsp;Margaret Giggey



-Internist,&nbsp;Dilpreet Singh, MD



-Advanced Practice Provider, <a href="https://www.practicelink.com/resource-center/physician-first-practice/meet-jill-wenger-recipient-of-a-first-practice-fund-scholarship/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jill Wenger, PA</a>



In the coming weeks, we will post articles in our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.practicelink.com/resource-center/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Resource Center</a>&nbsp;sharing their compelling journeys. Collectively, the series will make you smile, dare you to keep dry eyed and pull you into six diligent, heart-warming pursuits of long-standing dreams.



You’ll meet Dr. Eichinger, whose commitment to underserved communities motivated her to split her residency between two hospitals; and Miss Giggy, currently in medical school, who decided to be a doctor in the seventh grade after watching a program about a neonatal intern helping an infant after a traumatic birth.



You will read how Dr. Wenger’s desire to learn more about neurodegenerative diseases to better assist her patients inspired her to walk away from a thriving business as a massage therapist to now training to be a physician associate.



With every submission to First Practice Fund, our panel of judges were in awe of each medical trainee’s pursuit of achievement, patient care and improved healthcare. Each revealed a clear, fundamentally selfless drive that propels them forward.&nbsp;



Achievement doesn’t just move individuals—it mobilizes entire communities toward something greater. We at PracticeLink are grateful to everyone who applied and congratulate the six recipients. We look forward to more stories of extraordinary dedication and individual journeys toward remarkable goals.

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Episode Five with guest Karan Singh</h2>



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For this fifth episode of the &#8220;Surviving &amp; Thriving in Residency&#8221; podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Karan Singh, a first year integrated vascular and interventional radiology resident (VIR).



Together they discuss Karan&#8217;s journey from studying abroad to adjusting to his current life in St. Louis, in addition to his interest in academic medicine and the importance of support systems.



Click the “Podcast Apps” icon in the above media player (top right, next to the download icon) to listen to the podcast on your choice of major streaming platform.



For more information, visit <a href="http://www.practicelink.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PracticeLink.com</a> or email <a href="mailto:PLMedia@PracticeLink.com">PLMedia@PracticeLink.com</a>.



ABOUT THE SURVIVING &amp; THRIVING IN RESIDENCY PODCAST



This ongoing series, hosted by PracticeLink Director of Graduate Medical Education (GME) Outreach Director Charley Lowry, focuses on the journey to become a physician &#8212; from med school through residency and fellowship. These episodes, released weekly, consist of Charley leading a thoughtful discussion with healthcare professionals who share tips and insightful information from their own medical journey to inform and provide priceless guidance for the next generation of prospective healers. Medical students, residents and fellows can all benefit from the candid conversations, which are often based on questions and topics directly supplied by those who are in the early steps of their healthcare careers.



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KARAN SINGH, TODAY&#8217;S PODCAST GUEST



Dr. Karan Singh is a first year integrated vascular and interventional radiology resident (VIR) at Saint Louis University Hospital. He previously did his training in Internal Medicine at the University of South Alabama and later transitioned into VIR.&nbsp;He grew up in Ontario, Canada and earned his MD degree from Avalon University School of Medicine in Curacao, where he also served as an academic counselor and educator, helping over 150 students prepare for their shelf exams and USMLEs. On his spare time he is actively providing educational content and coaching medical students in their medical school journey on social media. Some of his hobbies include bodybuilding, pickleball, and traveling. His passion to help others is derived from his own struggles as an international medical graduate (IMG) navigating through the American healthcare system.&nbsp;



ABOUT THE HOST



Charles (Charley) Lowry currently serves as the Director of Graduate Medical Education (GME) Outreach for PracticeLink. Before PracticeLink, in his role as Statewide Campus Director, Charley worked directly with medical students and residents at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. In his current role, Charley provides all the necessary tools and resources for residents/fellows to be successful in finding their first practice after residency. He frequently collaborates with residency directors and coordinators across the country to provide free PracticeLink resources to their programs including webinars, CV reviews and in-person presentations of&nbsp;First Practice: The Resident and Fellow Career Guide. &nbsp;



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Episode Thirteen, Part II: Scaling Success: Operational Leadership and Entrepreneurship with JB Hensley



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For part two of this thirteenth episode of PracticeLink Media Network&#8217;s &#8220;Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent&#8221; podcast, host Christy Bray continues her conversation with JB Hensley, Chief Strategy Officer at Royal Surgical Associates



Together Christy and JB discuss employee retention, rise of alternative work models and the strategic use of locum tenens.



Click the “Podcast Apps” icon in the above media player (top right, next to the download icon) to listen to the podcast on your choice of major streaming platform.



For more information, visit <a href="http://www.practicelink.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PracticeLink.com</a> or email <a href="mailto:PLMedia@PracticeLink.com">PLMedia@PracticeLink.com</a>.



ABOUT THE WORKFORCE WISDOM PODCAST



This ongoing series, hosted by veteran healthcare recruitment specialist Christy Bray, focuses on the latest trends in the healthcare recruitment industry and showcases innovative strategies, success stories and fresh perspectives in healthcare recruitment. These episodes, released every Thursday, consist of Christy leading an in-depth, thoughtful discussion with a recognized industry-leading healthcare professional exploring the challenges of healthcare recruitment and beyond. Whether you’re a seasoned recruiter or just starting out, this podcast will help you discover how the experts are reshaping the industry, leveraging technology and fostering inclusive hiring practices.



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JB HENSLEY, TODAY&#8217;S PODCAST GUEST JB Hensley serves as Chief Strategy Officer for Royal Surgical Associates and has over 12 years of experience as a senior hospital administrator. With experience in allocating resources and developing strategies for growth and profitability for large organizations, his financial skills and insight into hospital operations help position RSA for maximal growth. As an administrator for large provider organizations and a hospital-owned health plan, JB has led enterprise-wide negotiations for several verticals, including physician contracts, health plan network participation, vendor agreements with device companies, pharmaceutical companies, and capital equipment purchases. Additionally, JB worked closely with the physician and APP teams to develop clinical programs, enhance clinical operations, and improve patient experience across the organizations. As a Service Line administrator, JB oversaw finance, strategy, clinical operations, and personnel for the provider organizations he served. ABOUT THE HOST



Christy Bray currently serves as the Chief Strategy Officer for PracticeLink, a leading platform in healthcare recruitment. Christy has extensive experience in the healthcare industry, including VP of Provider Talent at Ardent Health Services, AVP of Provider Recruitment at Lifepoint Health and Physician Recruiter and Senior Consultant at Banner Health. She is skilled in provider relations, team building, process improvement, staffing solutions and previously served in several committee roles for the Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment (AAPPR).

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Episode Four with guest Scott Gay</h2>



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For this fourth episode of the &#8220;Surviving &amp; Thriving in Residency&#8221; podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Dr. Scott Gay, a physician in the division of Resuscitation and Emergency critical Care at Prisma Hospital in Greenville, SC.



Together they discuss his medical school challenges, physician wellbeing and work-life balance, and the importance of building lifelong connections in the medical world.



Click the “Podcast Apps” icon in the above media player (top right, next to the download icon) to listen to the podcast on your choice of major streaming platform.



For more information, visit <a href="http://www.practicelink.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PracticeLink.com</a> or email <a href="mailto:PLMedia@PracticeLink.com">PLMedia@PracticeLink.com</a>.



ABOUT THE SURVIVING &amp; THRIVING IN RESIDENCY PODCAST



This ongoing series, hosted by PracticeLink Director of Graduate Medical Education (GME) Outreach Director Charley Lowry, focuses on the journey to become a physician &#8212; from med school through residency and fellowship. These episodes, released weekly, consist of Charley leading a thoughtful discussion with healthcare professionals who share tips and insightful information from their own medical journey to inform and provide priceless guidance for the next generation of prospective healers. Medical students, residents and fellows can all benefit from the candid conversations, which are often based on questions and topics directly supplied by those who are in the early steps of their healthcare careers.



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DR. SCOTT GAY, TODAY&#8217;S PODCAST GUEST



Dr. Scott E. Gay is an attending physician with the newly formed&nbsp;division of Resuscitation and Emergency Critical Care at Prisma Hospital in Greenville, South Carolina. Here he serves as an attending physician in both the ICU and ER. Additionally, he has a faculty appointment with the USC Greenville school of medicine.



ABOUT THE HOST



Charles (Charley) Lowry currently serves as the Director of Graduate Medical Education (GME) Outreach for PracticeLink. Before PracticeLink, in his role as Statewide Campus Director, Charley worked directly with medical students and residents at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. In his current role, Charley provides all the necessary tools and resources for residents/fellows to be successful in finding their first practice after residency. He frequently collaborates with residency directors and coordinators across the country to provide free PracticeLink resources to their programs including webinars, CV reviews and in-person presentations of&nbsp;First Practice: The Resident and Fellow Career Guide. &nbsp;



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Hosted by Christy Bray</h2>







<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Episode Thirteen, Part I: Scaling Success: Operational Leadership and Entrepreneurship with JB Hensley</h2>



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For this thirteenth episode of PracticeLink Media Network&#8217;s &#8220;Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent&#8221; podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes JB Hensley, Chief Strategy Officer at Royal Surgical Associates.



Together Christy and JB discuss key themes in operational leadership, systemic challenges in healthcare and the importance of respect and collaboration in the workplace.



Click the “Podcast Apps” icon in the above media player (top right, next to the download icon) to listen to the podcast on your choice of major streaming platform.



For more information, visit <a href="http://www.practicelink.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PracticeLink.com</a> or email <a href="mailto:PLMedia@PracticeLink.com">PLMedia@PracticeLink.com</a>.



ABOUT THE WORKFORCE WISDOM PODCAST



This ongoing series, hosted by veteran healthcare recruitment specialist Christy Bray, focuses on the latest trends in the healthcare recruitment industry and showcases innovative strategies, success stories and fresh perspectives in healthcare recruitment. These episodes, released every Thursday, consist of Christy leading an in-depth, thoughtful discussion with a recognized industry-leading healthcare professional exploring the challenges of healthcare recruitment and beyond. Whether you’re a seasoned recruiter or just starting out, this podcast will help you discover how the experts are reshaping the industry, leveraging technology and fostering inclusive hiring practices.



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JB HENSLEY, TODAY&#8217;S PODCAST GUEST



JB Hensley serves as Chief Strategy Officer for Royal Surgical Associates and has over 12 years of experience as a senior hospital administrator. With experience in allocating resources and developing strategies for growth and profitability for large organizations, his financial skills and insight into hospital operations help position RSA for maximal growth. As an administrator for large provider organizations and a hospital-owned health plan, JB has led enterprise-wide negotiations for several verticals, including physician contracts, health plan network participation, vendor agreements with device companies, pharmaceutical companies, and capital equipment purchases. Additionally, JB worked closely with the physician and APP teams to develop clinical programs, enhance clinical operations, and improve patient experience across the organizations. As a Service Line administrator, JB oversaw finance, strategy, clinical operations, and personnel for the provider organizations he served.



ABOUT THE HOST



Christy Bray currently serves as the Chief Strategy Officer for PracticeLink, a leading platform in healthcare recruitment. Christy has extensive experience in the healthcare industry, including VP of Provider Talent at Ardent Health Services, AVP of Provider Recruitment at Lifepoint Health and Physician Recruiter and Senior Consultant at Banner Health. She is skilled in provider relations, team building, process improvement, staffing solutions and previously served in several committee roles for the Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment (AAPPR).



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Hosted by Charley Lowry</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Episode Three with guest Ryan Plunkett</h2>



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For this third episode of the &#8220;Surviving &amp; Thriving in Residency&#8221; podcast, host Charley Lowry welcomes Ryan Plunkett, internal medicine resident at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and SSM Health.



Together they discuss his path to medicine, the med school application process, the importance of avoiding burnout and much more!



Click the “Podcast Apps” icon in the above media player (top right, next to the download icon) to listen to the podcast on your choice of major streaming platform.



For more information, visit <a href="http://www.practicelink.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PracticeLink.com</a> or email <a href="mailto:PLMedia@PracticeLink.com">PLMedia@PracticeLink.com</a>.



ABOUT THE SURVIVING &amp; THRIVING IN RESIDENCY PODCAST



This ongoing series, hosted by PracticeLink Director of Graduate Medical Education (GME) Outreach Director Charley Lowry, focuses on the journey to become a physician &#8212; from med school through residency and fellowship. These episodes, released weekly, consist of Charley leading a thoughtful discussion with healthcare professionals who share tips and insightful information from their own medical journey to inform and provide priceless guidance for the next generation of prospective healers. Medical students, residents and fellows can all benefit from the candid conversations, which are often based on questions and topics directly supplied by those who are in the early steps of their healthcare careers.











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RYAN PLUNKETT, TODAY&#8217;S PODCAST GUEST



Ryan Plunkett, MD is an internal medicine resident at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and SSM Health. Ryan’s areas of professional interest include gastroenterology, quality improvement, and medical education. Ryan can be found on <a href="https://x.com/PlunkMD" target="_blank">X</a> at or contacted via email at <a href="mailto:ryan.plunkett@slucare.ssmhealth.com">ryan.plunkett@slucare.ssmhealth.com</a>.



ABOUT THE HOST



Charles (Charley) Lowry currently serves as the Director of Graduate Medical Education (GME) Outreach for PracticeLink. Before PracticeLink, in his role as Statewide Campus Director, Charley worked directly with medical students and residents at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. In his current role, Charley provides all the necessary tools and resources for residents/fellows to be successful in finding their first practice after residency. He frequently collaborates with residency directors and coordinators across the country to provide free PracticeLink resources to their programs including webinars, CV reviews and in-person presentations of&nbsp;First Practice: The Resident and Fellow Career Guide. &nbsp;



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Hosted by Christy Bray</h2>



Episode Twelve: Recruitment Excellence in Healthcare with Hope Valvero



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For this twelfth episode of PracticeLink Media Network&#8217;s &#8220;Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent&#8221; podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Hope Valvero, Director of Medical Staff Development at Community Health Systems.



Together Christy and Hope discuss building team culture, changes in the recruitment landscape, leveraging data and much, much more!



Click the “Podcast Apps” icon in the above media player (top right, next to the download icon) to listen to the podcast on your choice of major streaming platform.



For more information, visit <a href="http://www.practicelink.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PracticeLink.com</a> or email <a href="mailto:PLMedia@PracticeLink.com">PLMedia@PracticeLink.com</a>.



ABOUT THE WORKFORCE WISDOM PODCAST



This ongoing series, hosted by veteran healthcare recruitment specialist Christy Bray, focuses on the latest trends in the healthcare recruitment industry and showcases innovative strategies, success stories and fresh perspectives in healthcare recruitment. These episodes, released every Thursday, consist of Christy leading an in-depth, thoughtful discussion with a recognized industry-leading healthcare professional exploring the challenges of healthcare recruitment and beyond. Whether you’re a seasoned recruiter or just starting out, this podcast will help you discover how the experts are reshaping the industry, leveraging technology and fostering inclusive hiring practices.



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HOPE VALVERO, TODAY&#8217;S PODCAST GUEST



Hope Valvero is the Director of Medical Staff Development at CHS, where she has been leading efforts since March 2024. With over 20 years of experience in physician recruiting, she has honed her expertise by working with renowned healthcare organizations, including SSM Health in St. Louis, MO, and ChenMed, where she led a successful sourcing team for two years. Throughout her career, Hope has cultivated a deep understanding of the healthcare recruitment landscape and has been instrumental in shaping recruitment strategies that attract top-tier talent. Her leadership in physician staffing has had a lasting impact, helping to meet the growing demand for healthcare professionals across diverse settings. Having grown up in rural Southwest Missouri, Hope is especially passionate about improving healthcare access in rural and underserved areas. She is committed to ensuring that communities in need are provided with the healthcare professionals and resources they deserve. Outside of her professional life, Hope resides in St. Charles, MO, just outside of St. Louis, with her husband, Jason, their 15-year-old daughter, Claire, and their two standard poodles and Maltese. She is passionate about balancing a fulfilling career with a vibrant family life and enjoys spending time with loved ones and her furry companions.



ABOUT THE HOST



Christy Bray currently serves as the Chief Strategy Officer for PracticeLink, a leading platform in healthcare recruitment. Christy has extensive experience in the healthcare industry, including VP of Provider Talent at Ardent Health Services, AVP of Provider Recruitment at Lifepoint Health and Physician Recruiter and Senior Consultant at Banner Health. She is skilled in provider relations, team building, process improvement, staffing solutions and previously served in several committee roles for the Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment (AAPPR).



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As a dermatologist, imagine starting each day with a sense of purpose, surrounded by a supportive dermatology team, cutting-edge technology and a community of patients that value your expertise. 



Whether you are just entering the workforce, making a mid-career move or quietly exploring new opportunities, PracticeLink has an&nbsp;<a href="https://jobs.practicelink.com/jobboard/jobsearchresults?" target="_blank" rel="noopener">exceptional job board</a>&nbsp;that allows you to compare listings based on competitive compensation and benefits, work environments, growth potential, patient demographics and community access.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Work environment</h2>



When searching for a new job, one factor with the biggest impact on your long-term happiness is workplace culture. Culture shapes everything from how teams collaborate to how success is recognized and how challenges are handled. A supportive, inclusive and values-aligned environment can make the difference between thriving in your role and counting the minutes until you clock out. Most employers on PracticeLink have grown mindful of work-life balance as a crucial part of retention and have crafted job opportunities where workplace culture is a top priority.



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<li>Brand new equipment and / or facilities</li>



<li>Energy-based devices (Lumenis Ultrapulse and M-22, Candela PRIMA and Gentle Max Pro, excimer laser and Coolsculpting) </li>



<li>A dynamic department with a large team of physicians</li>



<li>Professional fulfillment and a balanced lifestyle</li>



<li>No call or no nighttime call and limited weekend hours</li>



<li>A culture in which innovation and academic enrichment are highly valued</li>



<li>Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff </li>



<li>Clinical research, quality improvement and strategic development opportunities</li>
</ul>



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<li>Contributing to the growth of an ACGME-approved dermatology residency program</li>



<li>Exceptional compensation package, starting bonus and relocation reimbursement</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Benefits</h2>



When evaluating a potential new job, salary is often the first number to catch your eye—but it’s far from the only factor that defines a great opportunity. Job benefits play a critical role in overall job satisfaction, financial security and work-life balance. From health insurance and retirement plans to flexible scheduling and professional development support, the benefits package can significantly enhance your quality of life both inside and outside the practice.&nbsp;



Even if the recruiter doesn’t mention it, most jobs include&nbsp;comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance).&nbsp;



Other benefits offered in different dermatology job listings on PracticeLink include:



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<li>Competitive 2-year guaranteed salary</li>



<li>Signing bonus</li>



<li>Epic EMR</li>



<li>Outreach clinic responsibilities negotiable</li>



<li>Opportunity to develop an area of focus or expertise if interested</li>



<li>Shared clinic RN and full administrative support</li>



<li>Visa and/or loan assistance</li>



<li>Retirement plan with employer matching contributions (403b)</li>



<li>Generous annual leave</li>



<li>CME/business allowance</li>



<li>Relocation assistance</li>



<li>Professional liability coverage</li>



<li>Leadership and mentorship opportunities</li>
</ul>



A well-resourced practice, a collegial atmosphere and a growing demand for skin care services can combine to provide you with the makings of an ideal career setting. To see just how dynamic the opportunities for dermatology are and how flourishing the environments can be, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.practicelink.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PracticeLink.com</a>.

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Dermatology jobs What employers are offering

Dermatology jobs: What employers are offering

Amid ever-changing networking platforms and hit-or-miss recruiting firms, job boards continue to stand out as one of the most trusted and effective tools for job seekers. This is especially true for physicians and advanced practice providers using PracticeLink for niche opportunities in dermatology and other medical specialties.&nbsp;



Whether you&#8217;re entering the workforce, making a mid-career move or quietly exploring new opportunities, PracticeLink hosts hundreds of&nbsp;<a href="https://jobs.practicelink.com/jobs/physician/dermatology/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">dermatology job listings</a>—and thousands of listings for more than 40 medical specialties—from employers across the country and in Canada. With the ability to search by industry, location, experience level and more, job seekers can quickly zero in on roles that align with their goals—all from PracticeLink’s central, user-friendly platform.



Here&#8217;s a look at what type of employers are recruiting dermatologists and what they’re looking for in terms of skill and expertise.&nbsp;



Type of employers:&nbsp;



When scanning job listings, it’s important to look beyond the role itself and consider the type of organization posting the job. Each employer type brings different expectations, work environments, growth opportunities and levels of stability. Understanding these nuances can help you better assess whether the employer aligns with your career goals, values and preferred work style. By exploring&nbsp;<a href="https://jobs.practicelink.com/jobboard/jobsearchresults?" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PracticeLink’s job postings</a>&nbsp;with an eye on the employer, you’ll be better equipped to find a role that’s not just a good job, but the right job.



Hospitals and large health systems&nbsp;often have a range of clinics, programs and facilities, they also tend to have research initiatives that can be stimulating professionally. Hospitals draw in candidates because they can be highly collaborative culture engages physician-researchers across the Medical Center, who integrate their research activities with a holistic care model that engages families in every aspect of diagnosis, treatment and recovery.&nbsp;



Look for organizations with seamless access to overlapping specialties, such as rheumatology, oncology, wound care, infectious disease and ENT, ensuring coordinated and effective treatment for patients.&nbsp;



Physician owned practices&nbsp;typically offer physicians more clinical and operational autonomy. This often allows them to make decisions about patient care without corporate oversight and tailor treatment approaches and workflows based on patient needs rather than administrative mandates or profit-driven models.



Physician-owned practices tend to have a stronger sense of ownership and purpose, which can reduce burnout.



Small practices&nbsp;with only two or three physicians can be prestigious and well established. They generally have fewer bureaucratic constraints and the smaller team environments can foster close, rewarding relationships with colleagues and patients.



Multi-specialty practices, similar to hospitals, can allow access to different specialties. This can promote your practice as patients who come in for one specialist become aware of you and your talents.



Practices expanding their dermatology program&nbsp;can be found in hospitals as well as private practices. The benefit of joining a program in its developmental or infancy stage can give you a sense of pride and possibly allow you to influence formative decisions such as hiring, resource allocation and strategic planning.



What recruiters are looking for:



Job listings are a window into what an employer values in a candidate. Learning how to read and compare listings can help you tailor your application, highlight the right strengths and determine which role is a better fit. From specific qualifications and soft skills to hints about company culture and priorities, paying close attention to the language in each listing can give you strategic insight into what employers are really looking for and how you can position yourself more effectively.



Academic and subspecialties&nbsp;for instance, listings for&nbsp;Dermatopathology or&nbsp;Academic Pediatric Dermatology seek very specific candidates. Many specialties on PracticeLink’s job board look for double-boarded candidates in pediatrics and geriatrics.



Physicians and advanced practitioners:&nbsp;While not interchangeable, many recruiters will include their interest in hiring physicians, physician assistants / associates and nurse practitioners.&nbsp;



Commitment:&nbsp;Most listings include a desire for you to be committed to one or multiple aspects of dermatology such as “delivering comprehensive medical and surgical dermatology.”



Special interests:&nbsp;Patient demographics, as well as a need to build a more well-rounded program, might dictate a desire for candidates with expertise in specific aspects such as:



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<li>various skin tones</li>



<li>pigmented lesions</li>



<li>complex medical dermatology</li>



<li>immunologic/biologic therapies</li>



<li>clinical trials</li>



<li>phototherapy, photodynamic therapy (PDT)</li>



<li>Mohs surgery to treat skin cancer</li>
</ul>



International Medical Graduates (IMGs) and internationally trained physicians (ITPs)&nbsp;to help broaden patient care and fill the doctor shortage are encouraged to apply in many job listings. Select the filter for the type of visa you would need (J1 or H1B).



Credentials:&nbsp;Most job listings for dermatologists are open to MD and DO physicians as well as those who are board certified or board eligible.



Soft skills:&nbsp;This can include the ability to foster patient, physician and staff satisfaction.



PracticeLink offers a powerful combination of accessibility, efficiency and control. If you’re looking for dermatology jobs, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.practicelink.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PracticeLink.com</a>&nbsp;to browse discreetly, apply easily and stay informed on the latest openings without committing to a time-intensive process.&nbsp;

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