APAPP Podcast 2025 Year in Review
What a year it has been for the APAPP Podcast! As 2025 draws to a close, we are thrilled to look back on a phenomenal season of engaging and informative episodes designed to empower the pulmonary APP community.
This year, we covered a vast landscape of critical topics, bringing you the latest clinical updates, research breakthroughs, and professional development strategies. We are proud of the diverse and high-impact content our community delivered. Here is a look back at the topics:
January- Asthma and COPD Overlap: Corinne Young and Brian Bizik discuss the different phenotypes and presentations of asthma-COPD overlap and provide insights into treatment options.
February- PREOXI Trial: Critical Care Edition: Rhea Votipka reviews the PREOXI trial with principal investigator and PA, Sue Stempek.
March- Interventional Pulmonary Committee Edition: Endobronchial Valves: Rebecca Priebe, Chelsea Koskovich, and Amy Moore discuss the when, why, and how of endobronchial valves in COPD patients.
April- Gold 2025 Update: COPD Committee Edition: Tyler Kuhk and Brian Bizik discuss the significant updates in the GOLD 2025 recommendations for COPD management.
May- Biologic Breakdown: Corinne Young and Amanda Michaud discuss the current landscape of biologic therapies for asthma, focusing on the six available biologics, their mechanisms, and how to choose the right one for patients.
June- An Asthma Focus on SMART, AIR, and PARTICS: Asthma Committee Edition: Jennifer Weber, Stephanie Bork, and Melissa Dolbec delve into the complexities of asthma management, focusing on the latest definitions, diagnostic criteria, and treatment options.
July- Lung Transplant 101: Haley Hoy, Sara Brenza, and Elizabeth Olsen discuss the intricacies of lung transplantation.
August- Professional Development: Building Skills Beyond the Bedside: Alanna Kavanaugh, April Kapu, Susan Corbridge, and Ruth Kleinpell delve into the transformative journey of leadership development tailored for NPs and PAs.
September- Know Your Nodules: Personalize, Prioritize, Prevent: Rebecca Priebe and Tammy Welch discuss the critical aspects of lung nodule management and lung cancer screening.
October- ILD in Scleroderma: Corinne Young, Amanda Mixon, and Jessica Glennie discuss scleroderma and its relationship to interstitial lung disease (ILD).
November- AI in Lung Cancer Screening: Rebecca Priebe and Joe Spanier explore the various applications of AI, including data acquisition, clinical decision-making, and the ethical implications of AI in healthcare.
December- Developing an APP-Run COPD Clinic: Corinne Young and John ‘Kenny’ Larsen discuss the establishment and management of specialized COPD clinics run by APPs.
This year of episodes wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication of our incredible hosts and amazing guests. This group represents committee members, expert clinicians, researchers, and leaders who generously shared their time, knowledge, and expertise.
Finally, and most importantly, thank YOU- our listeners and subscribers! Your engagement, feedback, and commitment to learning and bettering your practice are what make this podcast a success. We appreciate you tuning in each month to enhance your skills and champion the role of the Pulmonary APP.
We hope the 2025 APAPP podcast season has provided you with valuable tools and inspiration to elevate the care you provide to your patients.
Ready for more in 2026? We are already working on an exciting lineup for the new year, featuring even more cutting-edge research, practice-changing updates, and discussions with leaders in the field!
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