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You’ve embarked on the journey to becoming a certified physician assistant (PA), a thrilling adventure that culminates in taking the ultimate test, the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE). It’s the last hurdle that remains before you capture the coveted…
If you’ve ever wished someone would just tell you exactly what to study for your end-of-rotation (EOR) exam, the new PA Education Association (PAEA) EOR blueprints are about as close as it gets. Published by the same organization who has…
I don’t know about you, but I didn’t expect a spike of anxiety AFTER I graduated from PA school. I remember all the questions that came to mind: “Am I ready for the PANCE?” “Were these past two years enough…
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…
When you sign up to take the PANCE, of course the goal is to pass it on the first try! Still, if you’re anything like me and your nerves are high leading up to your exam, you may find yourself…
While you’ve undoubtedly spent time researching the differences between being a physician assistant and an MD or DO, a commonly overlooked comparison is that of physician assistant vs nurse practitioner. Both are categorized as advanced practitioners, have similar timelines to…
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…
