24 episodes

"Scrubbed Out" is hosted by Kat Bernard (@stethoscope.kat), a PA by day and content creator by night, ready to ditch the scrubs and chat all things becoming a PA, overcoming burn out, battling post-grad debt, being married to medicine, and finding joy in it all. She talks about her biggest regrets and successes as a new healthcare professional, her personal health and fertility struggles, discusses practice case reviews and answers Q&As! She's on the mission to navigate adulthood alongside you, so come along for the ride!

connect on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/stethoscope.kat

Scrubbed Out Kat Bernard

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    • 5.0 • 60 Ratings

"Scrubbed Out" is hosted by Kat Bernard (@stethoscope.kat), a PA by day and content creator by night, ready to ditch the scrubs and chat all things becoming a PA, overcoming burn out, battling post-grad debt, being married to medicine, and finding joy in it all. She talks about her biggest regrets and successes as a new healthcare professional, her personal health and fertility struggles, discusses practice case reviews and answers Q&As! She's on the mission to navigate adulthood alongside you, so come along for the ride!

connect on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/stethoscope.kat

    Building Wealth with Kristin Burton

    Building Wealth with Kristin Burton

    In today's episode, we welcome back Kristin Burton @strivewithkristin for Part 2 to chat all about building wealth and investing. If you haven't already listened to Part 1 "Bye Bye $161K in 16 Months, Hello Millionaire" definitely check it out (especially if you're still focused on paying off debt as quickly as possible!). A link to Kristin's Money Boot Camp for White Coats can be found right here below, and "KAT" saves you $10 on the course! Hope you enjoy!

    https://www.strivewithkristin.com/newwhitecoats

    00:36 podcast starts + intro

    02:29 how do you define "building wealth"? 

    04:01 first step to building wealth

    06:04 top resources to learning how to build wealth

    07:48 strategy for building wealth and how often to change goals

    09:26 should you use a financial advisor?

    15:04 paid off mortgage by 30! Would she do it again?

    20:52 multiple streams of income

    24:54 first thing new grads should do to build wealth

    29:25 pay off student debt vs. investing?

    31:24 thoughts on refinancing student loans

    34:07 how long will it take to invest to retire by 65? Goal retirement age? What does retirement mean?

    35:34 goal wealth number by retirement

    38:58 when to start talking finances with children

    42:07 renting vs. buying a home

    47:11 biggest money tip

    47:34 biggest money regret

    48:40 thoughts on cryptocurrency

    50:54 what's worth outsourcing?

    52:12 something you'll always spend money on

    53:58 where to find Kristin: @strivewithkristin (IG), https://www.strivewithkristin.com/

    54:09 Money Boot Camp for White Coats info: https://www.strivewithkristin.com/newwhitecoats

    56:53 wrap up

    It would mean so much to me if you would drop a review, hit subscribe, share this with a friend, or DM me with any ideas you might have for future episodes! Until then, have a great safe day and enjoy the episode!

    Connect with me on Instagram:

    @stethoscope.kat

    https://www.instagram.com/stethoscope.kat/?hl=en

    Thanks for tuning in! Xoxo, Kat


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    • 57 min
    Building A Social Media

    Building A Social Media

    In today's very much so "scrubbed out" podcast today, we're chatting all things social media, including how to get started, how to grow your social media and how to monetize! I include a brand collaboration example for you (see details below), as well. Hope you enjoy!

    00:39 podcast starts + intro

    01:40 how to start

    02:29 new account vs. old account?

    03:15 choosing handle name (i.e. @stethoscope.kat)

    04:43 how to grow IG

    05:24 call to actions

    06:16 speak on stories

    07:00 support + interact with other accounts

    08:01 use reels! (and how to find trending sounds)

    09:04 intro to monetization; paid vs. unpaid collaborations

    12:51 Example of Ad: Kodak Infrared Thermometer Collaboration: lightweight, hospital grade, contactless measurement, fast and accurate! You can find it on Amazon here! https://www.amazon.com/KODAK-Infrared-Thermometer-Non-Contact-Temperature/dp/B09N9SJ8TY/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=3L8H7MM3YNF9W&keywords=kodak+infrared+thermometer&qid=1640666083&sprefix=kodak+infra%2Caps%2C63&sr=8-3

    13:52 top do's/don'ts

    15:07 wrap up

    It would mean so much to me if you would drop a review, hit subscribe, share this with a friend, or DM me with any ideas you might have for future episodes! Until then, have a great safe day and enjoy the episode!

    Connect with me on Instagram:

    @stethoscope.kat

    https://www.instagram.com/stethoscope.kat/?hl=en

    Thanks for tuning in! Xoxo, Kat


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    • 15 min
    Surviving Didactic

    Surviving Didactic

    Have you heard horror stories about didactic year?! Me too. I'm here to tell you it's not as scary as it may seem. Here's why I actually enjoyed this chapter of PA school and my top 9 tips to help you get through it too!

    00:40 podcast starts + intro

    01:11 what is didactic?

    03:22 the good about didactic

    06:29 #1 routine

    07:42 #2 put the study material down before bed

    08:28 #3 diet study

    08:58 #4 meal prep saves you time and money

    10:09 #5 breaks!

    11:30 #6 change up your study space

    12:38 #7 use your resources

    13:12 #8 specific resources - hint: practice questions!

    13:57: #9 enjoy school breaks

    14:41: wrap up

    It would mean so much to me if you would drop a review, hit subscribe, share this with a friend, or DM me with any ideas you might have for future episodes! Until then, have a great safe day and enjoy the episode!

    Connect with me on Instagram:

    @stethoscope.kat

    https://www.instagram.com/stethoscope.kat/?hl=en

    Thanks for tuning in! Xoxo, Kat


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    • 15 min
    Finding The Perfect PA Program

    Finding The Perfect PA Program

    In this episode we chat about my top 8 things to look for when deciding on the "perfect" PA program for you!

    00:39 podcast starts + intro

    01:36 Accreditation & Establishment

    03:30 Location

    06:17 $$$

    07:36 Length of Program

    08:47 Rotations!

    12:22 Pance Pass Rate

    12:43 Retention Rate

    13:36 Meet the Minimum Requirements but Apply Anyways

    14:44 Great Resource!

    15:23 Wrap Up!

    It would mean so much to me if you would drop a review, hit subscribe, share this with a friend, or DM me with any ideas you might have for future episodes! Until then, have a great safe day and enjoy the episode!

    Connect with me on Instagram:

    @stethoscope.kat

    https://www.instagram.com/stethoscope.kat/?hl=en

    Thanks for tuning in! Xoxo, Kat


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    • 16 min
    Married in Medicine

    Married in Medicine

    In this episode we dive head first into an honest conversation about relationships in medicine - both long distance relationships & being married in medicine. If you relate, let us know! We've been there and done that!

    00:36 podcast starts + intro

    01:44 guest intro, "Couch Chris"

    02:50 did you doubt the success of LDR?

    03:34 highs & lows of LDR

    04:50 who does LDR take a toll on more?

    05:54 what's a piece advice for those going through LDR?

    07:51 would you change anything about how you managed long distance?

    09:59 do you recommend long distance? What's good about it?

    13:34 biggest adjustment when ending long distance?

    15:58 Kat's biggest tip

    17:20 managing relationships in residency

    17:40 biggest adjustment from med school to residency

    18:46 how can partners support in residency?

    19:52 what is the best part of being married in residency?

    20:52 what's the one task that makes resident life easier?

    22:23 difference between med school and residency?

    25:17 wrap up!

    It would mean so much to me if you would drop a review, hit subscribe, share this with a friend, or DM me with any ideas you might have for future episodes! Until then, have a great safe day and enjoy the episode!

    Connect with me on Instagram:

    @stethoscope.kat

    https://www.instagram.com/stethoscope.kat/?hl=en

    Thanks for tuning in! Xoxo, Kat


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    • 27 min
    People Pleasers: "No" is the New Yes

    People Pleasers: "No" is the New Yes

    In this episode we dissect my experience with my poor habit of people pleasing and how learning to say "no" has allowed to fill my own cup toward my goals. Hopefully you'll learn how to kick some people-pleasing habits as well!

    00:39 podcast starts + intro

    02:30 shoutout! "Say no once a day"

    03:38 filling you cup for other passions and goals

    06:07 uncomfortable to say no

    07:31 are your compromises being met?

    09:08 the "why" isn't always needed

    10:26 ask for what you need. Advocate!

    13:00 recap

    14:36 wrap up

    It would mean so much to me if you would drop a review, hit subscribe, share this with a friend, or DM me with any ideas you might have for future episodes! Until then, have a great safe day and enjoy the episode!

    Connect with me on Instagram:

    @stethoscope.kat

    https://www.instagram.com/stethoscope.kat/?hl=en

    Thanks for tuning in! Xoxo, Kat


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    • 15 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
60 Ratings

60 Ratings

silleema ,

One of my favorite podcasts!

I look forward to Kat’s podcast every week and am always so excited to tune in!

Kat, thank you for your positivity and great content! I am a non-traditional student on my journey to PA school and love all your tips about the PA profession as well as your take on life! 💕

lncb7 ,

Ray of sunshine

Always love your positive and vibrant energy!

Taylor_Moncrief ,

Great Resource for Pre and Current PA’s

Kat is so sweet and relatable and she gives quality info no matter where you are in your PA journey!

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