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From Exam Rooms To Academia: A PA’s Purpose-Driven Path | Dr. Kenneth Bothelo, DMSc, PA-C

How do you find your place in medicine and hold onto your “why” as your career evolves? In this episode of Shadow Me Next!, host Ashley Love, PA-C sits down with Dr. Kenneth Botelho, DMSc, PA-C, founding director of the Doctor of Medical Science program at the College of St. Scholastica. Dr. Botelho shares a grounded, deeply human perspective shaped by years in primary care, mentorship, and academic leadership. From stabilizing patients and communities to rethinking how clinicians grow after graduation, this conversation explores medicine as both a profession and a lifelong practice of reflection, responsibility, and purpose. Rather than chasing titles or credentials alone, Dr. Botelho invites us to ask better questions about who we are becoming in medicine and why that matters. Topics we explore: 👤 The role of primary care clinicians as stabilizers for patients and communities 👥 What it means to truly know your patient panel and why that matters 💊 Treating anxiety and depression as frontline responsibilities in modern medicine 🙌🏻 The often overlooked impact of support staff on patient experience 💻 Why being human remains a clinical superpower in an AI driven healthcare system ⚕️ What a Doctor of Medical Science program offers beyond a traditional degree 👩‍🏫 How teaching, precepting, and mentoring sharpen clinical judgment 🗣️ A grounding interview question that can guide you through every stage of training At its core, this episode is about meaning in medicine. It is about choosing a career rooted not just in skill, but in purpose, mentorship, and continued growth. Whether you are a pre health student searching for direction, a clinician navigating your next chapter, or someone reexamining fulfillment in healthcare, this conversation offers clarity without pressure and encouragement without shortcuts. If this episode resonated with you, consider subscribing, sharing it with a colleague or student, and leaving a review. These stories shape future clinicians, and they grow when they are passed forward. Connect with the Guest: Dr. Ken Botelho, DMSc, PA-C Founding Director, Doctor of Medical Science Program College of St. Scholastica 🌐 https://www.css.edu Virtual Shadowing & Pre-Health Resources Virtual shadowing is an important tool to use when planning your medical career. At Shadow Me Next! we want to provide you with the resources you need to find your role in healthcare and secure your place in medicine. Check out our pre-health resources. Great for pre-med, pre-PA, pre-nursing, pre-therapy students or anyone else with an upcoming interview! 🌐 www.shadowmenext.com 📸 Instagram: @shadowmenext 🎵 TikTok: @shadowmenext 🔗 LinkedIn: Shadow Me Next!