How to Create a PANCE Study Schedule: A Tutor’s Guide
The PANCE is a rite of passage we all have to endure on the road to becoming a PA-C. The question is, with everything you have to know for the test, how do you go about creating a PANCE study…
Olivia Vahlsing, PA-C
Hello! My name is Olivia Vahlsing, and I am a Physician Assistant currently practicing in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Cleveland Clinic. I graduated from PA school at Seton Hill University in 2021. Following this, I went on to a 6-month Hospital Medicine/ICU fellowship. I am also working for Blueprint Prep as a Physician Assistant tutor, and I would love to further help you be successful in your studies! I am very passionate about furthering the PA profession and education and helping new graduates find their own passions and success.
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How Long Is PA School? A Walkthrough of the PA Journey
How long does it take to become a physician assistant? If you’re wondering how long your overall PA journey will take, there are a few variables to consider first. The pathway to becoming a PA varies depending on where you…
How to Prepare for the New PAEA Surgery EOR Exam in 2026
As of early 2026, the PAEA has officially phased out the old version of the General Surgery End of Rotation™ exam in favor of the new Surgery End of Rotation™ (EOR) exam. This isn’t just a substitution in name only—you’ll…
PA Specialties: How to Decide Which is Right for You
One of the best perks of the PA profession is the diversity of career paths you can take after graduation. It’s so interesting looking back and seeing where all my classmates ended up! I have friends across the board of…
Thinking of Going Part-Time as a PA? Read This First
If you’d like to explore part-time physician assistant jobs, the good news is there’s an abundance of opportunities available! Whether you are looking to reduce your weekly hours, gain some extra income, or even just expand your clinical reach, there…
All About Non-Clinical Physician Assistant Jobs
While the majority of PA career opportunities are clinical in nature, there are a number of non-clinical physician assistant jobs out there. For some PAs, these can be a great option, especially if you’re looking to make a career change…
How to Study for Your PAEA End of Rotation Exam: A Tutor’s Guide
When PA students finally make it through the didactic year and get to clinical rotations, they’re usually fired up about leaving the classroom behind and heading to clinical practice. It’s such an exhilarating feeling to finally put those hours of…
How Long Does It Take To Get PANCE Exam Results? (& What to Do While You Wait)
Congratulations, you did it! You finally took the PANCE. You hit submit and have left the testing center. Now, after months of studying and preparing, two questions inevitably arise: How long does it take to get PANCE results? And what…
Looking to the Future: 5 Upcoming Trends for PAs
The PA career is consistently ranked as one of the best in health care—recently, it was actually ranked the third best job overall by U.S. News & World Report. It’s easy to see why! The job itself is known for…
Are You Ready to Register for the PANCE?
As a tutor, one of the most common questions students ask me is “Do you think I’m ready to register for the PANCE?” While there’s no infallible way to determine this, there are some steps you can take to assess…