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One of the most frequent questions I get from students is about how to get a PA school letter of recommendation. Who do I ask, when do I ask, and how do I even bring it up without it feeling…
One of the most exciting yet stressful times in your PA school experience is when you find yourself finishing up clinical rotations. In between preparing for the PANCE, awaiting graduation, and finally looking at job opportunities, it’s important to celebrate…
Writing a physician assistant cover letter can feel like a tedious additional step when you’re applying for a new position. This is especially true when you’re not sure if they’re actually even necessary! Oftentimes, they’re listed as “optional,” or not…
According to research at Stanford School of Medicine, instrumental music can help you absorb and interpret new information, boost your mood, and improve motivation. While studying, music can serve as consistent and predictable background noise, helping to drown out unpredictable sounds or disturbances…
If you’re wondering how to get clinical hours for PA school, believe me, you’re not alone. Plenty of people have the same question! I remember Googling the subject in my pre-PA life and coming up short on ways to pick…
How hard is the PANCE? While the exam itself is tough, much of the difficulty around preparing for (and taking) the PANCE is the pressure we put on ourselves! From day one of PA school, we all have the exam…
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…
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…
When I was gearing up to apply to PA school, I remember feeling increasingly overwhelmed while reviewing prerequisite courses for programs. There was such a variation in required coursework from program to program that I had little idea of where…
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…
