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Emergency Medicine PAs: Thriving in High-Stakes Patient Care
Thursday, 23 July, 2026

Emergency medicine demands quick thinking, clinical expertise and strong teamwork. In this episode of PA Insights, Sara Champoux, DHSc, PA-C, and Tenell Zahodnik, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, CAQ-EM, share what it's like to practice in one of health care's most fast-paced specialties.From caring for critically ill patients to navigating the unpredictable nature of the emergency department, they discuss the knowledge, adaptability and collaboration that help PAs succeed. They also explain why some Board Certified PAs choose to earn an NCCPA Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in emergency medicine, how it supports professional growth and what it can mean throughout a career.Whether you're a PA student exploring specialties, a Board Certified PA considering emergency medicine or simply interested in learning more about the profession, this conversation offers practical insights into the evolving role PAs play in delivering high-quality patient care.