Rheumnow Podcast APP Podcast Series Part One
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Jan 15, 2026 Daric Mueller, PA who traces PA/NP origins and training pathways. Rachel Busch-Feuer, DNP tackling APP workforce, onboarding, and access expansion. Betsy Kirchner, DNP sharing practical vaccine timing and pneumococcal updates. Lindsay Tom, PA spotlighting underserved osteoporosis groups and screening gaps. Vanessa Hill, NP covering health maintenance, cancer screening, dental care, and comorbidity management.
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Onboard APPs With Structured Training
- Hire, interview, and trial APPs carefully to ensure fit and provide structured onboarding and expectations.
- Shadowing with the rheumatologist for roughly three months and graded autonomy over a year helps build competence.
Use Formal Onboarding Resources
- Use ACR, RAP, ARP and other online modules to standardize onboarding and ongoing education for APPs.
- Set clear expectations for physicians, APPs, and managers and monitor progress to retain trainees.
Introduce Vaccines Early And Briefly
- Discuss adult vaccination early and simply with patients likely to need immunosuppression; avoid overwhelming details initially.
- Respect patient readiness and keep the door open for future vaccine discussions.