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Originally published October 2021 / Updated February 2025 Standardized tests have always been a part of the application process for becoming a PA, and the GRE was the only test around when I was going through applications. While the MCAT…
Test-taking is a skill in itself. One that’s crucial throughout your PA education, and essential to master before taking the PANCE. Just like any other skill, this requires practice! You may know the material from lectures, but can you recognize…
I don’t know about you, but when I was a new graduate I was initially unsure how to best obtain CME credits as a PA. Conferences seemed like the most obvious solution, but I suffered from a little known condition…
It’s no secret that PA school is rigorous. Given all the work that goes into the program, it may feel like your only option is to shut down and focus on studying independently. While isolating yourself may feel like the…
One of the biggest struggles of PA school is getting yourself organized and, even more so, staying organized. We’ve all been there—getting a planner in the beginning of the school year, and forgetting about it by November. From the whirlwind…
After all your hard work, you’ve gotta pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (the PANCE) in order to practice. (No pressure, right?) If you’re worried about the exam and are wondering things like what the average PANCE score is,…
Early mornings. Long days. Back pain from holding a retractor for hours. Your preceptor pimping you on topics you aren’t prepared to answer. No, seriously. I was once pimped on geography after spending hours reviewing the ins and outs of…
Was I the only one who thought, “School is finally over!” after finishing PA school? Once I officially became a PA-C, I was under the impression that my learning would only continue as I gained experience in practice. I quickly…
In April 2019, the NCCPA announced that PANCE pass rate had dropped from 98% to 93% after the release of the newest PANCE Blueprint. After trending upward to 95% in 2020, the PANCE pass rate has been declining every year…