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Preparing for the PANRE comes with its fair share of challenges—there’s 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 worth…
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,…
Whether you have one job offer or multiple, the process of finally accepting your first position as a newly certified PA is equally as exciting as it is overwhelming. You’ve worked so hard to make it to this point, and…
PA preceptors play a key role in teaching PA students pertinent on-the-job skills they’ll utilize throughout their career. They’re especially important in our field because the clinical year makes up half of our education and that’s when a lot of…
Ever look at your future and feel a little lost in a sea of stethoscopes, scrubs, and maybe a touch of existential dread? Deciding between becoming a physician assistant (PA) or a doctor (MD/DO) isn’t just a “pick your favorite…
Choosing a career in healthcare can feel a bit like a crossroads—your heart’s in it, but your brain is fried by all the options out there. If “PA vs RN” or “RN vs PA” has been showing up on your…
As a practicing PA, you’re diagnosing and treating patients in various settings on a daily basis. This responsibility comes with certain risks. For even the most diligent providers, taking care of patients leaves the chance for unexpected lawsuits and you…
How much do physician assistants make? If you’re on the path to becoming a PA-C, there’s a good chance you’ve pondered this question. The short answer is that, according to the AAPA Salary Report, the median salary for a practicing…
Maybe you settled for a specialty you’re less excited about or entered a nonspecialized field with a plan to specialize in the future. Or, you thought your specialty would be the perfect fit at first, only to learn it wasn’t…
If you are a PA due to recertify in 2029, you now have multiple options for completing your NCCPA recertification. Previously, we only had one option for PA recertification: the high-stakes PANRE recertification exam, taken every 9-10 years. Now, we…
