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During your clinical year of PA school, having a study schedule is the key to success. Not only does it keep you on track, it also makes you more efficient. If you make a plan, you’ll never waste time before…
The medical app business is booming, and you should definitely take advantage of it! As a PA student or PA-C, this means there are plenty of apps you can use to quickly retrieve an abundance of information and have it…
Researching the best PA exam review methods and details can be overwhelming. Rather than doing the time-intensive searching yourself, you’ll find the answers to common questions here. This post will help clarify what types of study options exist, which one(s)…
While the PA profession can be quite a lucrative career, you may be looking for ways to increase your income even further. Maybe you have student loans to pay off, are looking to buy a home, want to pay for…
As a pre-PA, you’re likely gearing up for a tough part of the process—writing your PA school supplemental essays. But don’t stress too much over it! Instead, think of it as your chance to showcase your qualifications, experiences, and passion…
Students often get overwhelmed by the sheer abundance of PANCE prep resources available to them. It’s hard to know which to choose, given the realities of being in PA school—not only are finances often a limiting factor, but so is…
You’ve decided to apply to PA school—congratulations! You’re about to embark on an exciting (and busy) couple of years on your way to becoming a PA-C. As PA school application numbers have grown, administrators have started to use the Physician…
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…
