TAPA Talks
An original podcast series produced by the Texas Academy of PAs, discussing a wide range of topics that impact the PA profession and clinical care. This conversational podcast offers a relaxed journey into the professional lives of those that focus on improving the health of all Texans.
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Episodes
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Host Tony Skaggs, PhD, MPAS, PA-C, chats with Ryan English, PA-C, TAPA president and PA for Baylor Scott & White in Dallas. They talk about giving back to the profession, choosing the right specialty, the future of the profession and moving it forward, advice to PA students, and getting involved in organizations like TAPA.
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Host Tony Skaggs, PhD, MPAS, PA-C, chats with Estaban Ayala, PA-C, a pediatric physician assistant in Laredo, Texas. They talk about his career journey from science teacher and coach to a pediatric PA, gaining valuable experience and stories that come from those teachable moments, and changes needed within the profession.
Show notes
This podcast series is produced by Association Briefings.
Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
Host Tony Skaggs, PhD, MPAS, PA-C, chats with the the chair of TAPA's Political Action Committee Eva Montes, MCG, MPAS, PA-C. They talk about the importance of TAPA's PAC in communicating with Texas legislators about the PA scope of practice, her career and leadership journey, getting involved with the PAC, and being careful of what you wish for when it comes to independence and autonomy in the profession.
Show notes
This podcast series is produced by Association Briefings.
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Host Tony Skaggs chats with the chairs of TAPA's Legislative Affairs Committee, Monica Ward, MPAS, AT, PA-C, and Katie Delucia, MPAS, PA-C. They talk about the long-game of advocating for Texas PAs, their career journeys, the recent PA Day in Austin, empowering leaders in the profession, and state legislation to keep an eye on.
This episode is sponsored by HCV.com presented by AbbVie Medical Affairs.
Show notes
This podcast series is produced by Association Briefings.
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Host Tony Skaggs chats with White House Fellow Vanessa Cobarrubias, PA-C, about her journey to become a fellow in the Office of the First Lady, giving back to her community, and her ongoing support and promotion of the PA profession.
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
In our inaugural episode, host Tony Skaggs chats with Ryan English, PA-C, TAPA president, about the history of our profession and the impact TAPA has had on the PA community.
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Monday Oct 24, 2022
The Texas Academy of PAs presents the all-new TAPA Talks podcast. Join our host Tony Skaggs as he chats with with guests about a wide range of topics that impact the PA profession and clinical care, providing a relaxed journey into the professional lives of those that focus on improving the health of all Texans. Check out the trailer for season one!
Meet Your Host
Steven “Tony” Skaggs began his PA career after graduating from the Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP)/The University of Nebraska in 2000. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 21 years, 11 of those as a PA-C. While on active duty, he spent much of his time working in family medicine and primary care. His first job outside the service was at MEDEX/The University of Washington, where he worked as a didactic instructor, clinical coordinator, and Director of Clinical Affairs. In 2015 he relocated to San Antonio, TX, where he currently works at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Department of Physician Assistant Studies as an assistant professor and associate program director. Now as host of TAPA Talks, Tony enjoys chatting with guests about what's impacting the PA community the most.