Inside Interventional Radiology: PA/NP Perspective Revealed!

[@TheMedicineCouch]

Does iR sound like a great specialty to you?

[@middlesys9180]

I've always been curious about IR. Thank you so much for this video!

[@TheMedicineCouch]

You’re very welcome! I’m glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@AngelaSchuster-h9w]

Thanks for highlighting our specialty! Ed is the guy to talk to about all things IR!

[@TheMedicineCouch]

You're welcome. Sounds like a great specialty if you love procedures!

[@barrywertz4595]

I love IR! Been in the game for 10 years. It's an evolving field in high demand.

[@TheMedicineCouch]

So happy to hear you are in a specialty you love! Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us!

[@portersmith1876]

I'm not a medical professional of any type however, I've always been deeply interested in all of the medical disciplines including ARNPS,PA and specialist PAs and ARNPs . I've been care for by both LPNs,Rn's and arnps of all skill levels and levels of sonority.

[@TheMedicineCouch]

I’m not a pilot, but I watch a ton of videos about flying. Sometimes it’s interesting just to see into another life. Hope you find my videos entertaining and thanks for watching!

[@NickNorland]

I'm very interested in the IR specialty. At the time of this comment I'm about to begin my second year of PA school and in January of 2025 I will begin my clinical roations. I have requested IR as my elective rotation and I'm really looking forward to it. In the interview PA Mathes mentioned they don't typically hire new graduatied PAs. However, I am not a typical PA student and more non-traditional at the age of 48. I have over 20yrs experience in healthcare as a retired Flight Paramedic. I'm hoping that puts me in a position to be capable to take on the challenges that come with type of specialty. Thank you for such a great interview and video.

[@TheMedicineCouch]

Hope you really enjoy your clinical year! I would advise you to try to network as much as possible on rotations, especially your IR rotation. You never know who somebody knows, and that person may know of any opening. I believe PA Mathes felt that IR is so much more than procedures and that you really need to have a strong foundation in medicine before stepping into an IR role. However, you sound like you likely have a pretty good foundation already, so you may be able to find an IR position as a new grad. I would talk with your IR preceptor and other clinicians in the IR department. Explain your background and ask their opinion. I'm sure thoughts vary on this subject. Whatever happens, I wish you all the best in your PA career! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting.

[@NickNorland]

@@TheMedicineCouch thanks you so much for the advice. That is exactly what I intend to do. I will be doing rotations in and near my home town where I plan to work. So hopefully all of my rotations will be a networking opportunity to get to know so many people in various specialties that I can stay connected with no matter what direction I go. I’ve shared your channel with my entire cohort and so hopefully you see an up-tic in your viewer count. ☺️

[@TheMedicineCouch]

@@NickNorland You're most welcome. Thank you so much for sharing my channel! Word of mouth recommendations are great and I really appreciate it!!

[@michaelk294]

Great interview! Thank you

[@TheMedicineCouch]

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@parastoonajafian]

I think i love interventional radialogy but i afraid of radiation I afraid the risk of canser what should i do 😢

[@TheMedicineCouch]

You bring up a good point that I should have asked my guest about. However, a quick search shows that there is a potential increased risk of cancer for those who work in IR. Only you can decide if you’re willing to take that risk or not.