Welcome to the Blueprint PA blog, where you’ll find resources from day 1 of PA school through the PANCE and beyond. We’re here for you along every step of the PA journey! đ
After all your hard work, youâve gotta pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (the PANCE) in order to practice. (No pressure, right?) If youâre worried about the exam and are wondering things like what the average PANCE score is,âŠ
While PA school does an excellent job at teaching you the foundations of medical knowledge, youâll still face a large learning curve when you transition to clinical practice. This is to be expected, so donât let it scare you! YouâveâŠ
According to a JAMA study, 35.4% of health care workers reported symptoms of burnout (physical or emotional exhaustion surrounding work). Practicing as a PA, like any other medical profession, is an extremely rewarding career that requires focus, critical thinking, andâŠ
PA school is intense. In just over two years, youâll go from learning the basics of medicine to applying that knowledge in real patient care. Between the rapid-fire didactic classes and the hands-on clinical rotations, itâs easy to feel likeâŠ
Taking the PANCE is a big day in every PA’s life. It’s the day you’ve been working toward for years, and you want to make sure it’s a successful one. Most of the buzz about the PANCE focuses on examâŠ
If youâre anything like us, you most likely signed up for the PANRE-LA hoping for a less stressful process that would result in a passing score. The attractiveness of an exam thatâs open book with testing times five-times longer thanâŠ
How much does PA school cost? The short answer is…a lot. In fact, the average PA school tuition for a 27-month program can range from about $70,000 to $120,000. đ¶âđ«ïž A number of factors determine whether you end up closerâŠ
If youâre in undergrad considering your path in healthcare, you may be wondering a common question: âIs PA school hard?â Well, the short answer is, yes! (But, you can get through it if youâre armed with knowledge about whatâs ahead.âŠ
Preparing for the PANRE comes with its fair share of challengesâthereâs a lot to review, and only so many hours in the day! One option many PAs consider is enrolling in a PANRE review course, but is it actually worthâŠ
As we all know, getting through PA school is no easy task. From multiple exams a week to balancing clinical year and PANCE prep, it takes a lot of time, dedication, and resilience to succeed. After I graduated in May 2021,âŠ
