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From the time I started PA school, I always had a feeling that I would work in pediatrics post-graduation. And as fate would have it, that was my first rotation! For me, starting with pediatrics felt like both a blessing…
If you are a PA due to recertify in 2030, 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…
One of the most important skills to learn during PA clinical rotations is how to present patients efficiently and confidently. This can be difficult, because it’s not like anything you’ve done to this point! In didactic year, you spend so…
Are you thinking of applying to PA school in the future? This is a big undertaking, and it can be confusing if you don’t know where to start! In this post, we’re going to talk about some of the things…
Your OB/GYN rotation is one of the most hands-on, emotionally impactful, and fast-paced experiences you’ll have during PA school. Whether you’re assisting in a clinic, jumping into surgeries, or witnessing the incredible moment a new life enters the world, this…
Taking the PANCE is the culmination of your PA school journey. Everything you learned comes down to passing this one test before you can FINALLY put your knowledge to work. The odds of you passing the boards are high, especially…
So, you’ve decided PA school is the right place for you to be. That’s great news! But I bet you’re also wondering about the PA school application timeline. For instance, you may have questions like, “When do you apply to…
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…
