Podcast: A Tale of Two Pediatric APPs

19/12/2025 10 min
Podcast: A Tale of Two Pediatric APPs

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Episode Synopsis

In this short video, pediatric rheumatology advanced practice providers Brandon Ko, APRN, DNP, C-PNP, and Brandi Goble, PNP, share their personal journeys into pediatric rheumatology and discuss the critical role APPs play in expanding access to care—especially in rural and underserved communities. They highlight the challenges of entering a highly specialized field with limited formal training, the importance of mentorship, and how RhAPP and the Step Up to Rheumatology curriculum have helped build community, education, and confidence for pediatric rheumatology APPs nationwide. This conversation offers insight into workforce gaps, real-world training pathways, and the growing impact of APPs in pediatric rheumatology care.

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