BackTable / Urology / Podcast / Episode #208
Integrating APPs into Men’s Health Practices
with Kristen Gumpf and Dr. Alex Tatem
If you manage a busy men’s health practice, you may have considered the value of staffing Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Alex Tatem and Kristen Gumpf, PA-C join host Dr. Jose Silva to discuss the role of APPs in men’s health.
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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2025, January 7). Ep. 208 – Integrating APPs into Men’s Health Practices [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com
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Podcast Contributors
Kristen Gumpf PA-C
Kristen Gumpf is a urology PA practicing at Urology of Indiana.
Dr. Alex Tatem
Dr. Alex Tatem is a urologist practicing at Urology of Indiana.
Dr. Jose SIlva
Dr. Jose Silva is a board certified urologist practicing in Central Florida.
Synopsis
Their discussion highlights the rewarding experience in seeing patients throughout their treatment journey. Dr. Tatem, a men's health specialist with an extensive academic background, emphasizes the value of integrating APPs like Kristen into his practice. Kristen shares her journey, highlighting the importance of continuous learning. Both share their personal stories on the early days and evolution of their partnership. The conversation delves into the dynamics of their successful clinic model, the impact of their work on patient care, and their plans for expanding and educating within the field of men's health.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
05:10 - Kristen's Path to Specialization
17:42 - Redefining Roles and Responsibilities
28:00 - Work-Life Balance
31:12 - Office Procedures
34:35 - Expanding the Team
47:26 - Team Dynamics
54:18 - Concluding Thoughts
Resources
Dr. Alex Tatem’s practice website:
https://www.alextatemmd.com/
APP Fellowship Program in Indianapolis, Indiana:
https://menshealthin.com/training/
2024 Prosthetic Urology Institute: Advanced Practice Provider Preceptor Program - Kristen Gumpf, PA-C:
https://cvent.me/mNE3ly
2024 Prosthetic Urology Institute: Preceptor and Clinic Communications Program with Dr. Alex Tatem:
https://cvent.me/1ZKdEq
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