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As you start to think ahead to your “next steps” after PA school, you may be considering ways to enhance your clinical skills, expand your network, and make yourself a more competitive candidate for your dream job. Remember, your number…
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, with PANCE…
Getting to clinical rotations is a big shift. You go from learning everything out of a book to actually being in the room with patients, where you’re trying to put it all together. For me, family medicine was one of…
Surgery has always been a notoriously intimidating rotation for PA school students. And it’s easy to see why. While you prepare during your didactic year with surgery-based courses that teach you the basics of OR equipment, sterility, and surgical techniques,…
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…
The ED can be a scary place for some PA students, but we’re here to help you feel confident and excited as you approach your emergency medicine rotation. It’ll be challenging for sure, but in a good way—there’s so much…
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…
