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The time to take the PANCE is quickly approaching and you may be asking yourself, “What’s on the exam? What should I be doing for PANCE prep? And what aren’t they telling me?” If these questions have been running through…
When it comes time to think about which PA specialties you’d like to pursue, there’s usually a moment where you realize: you can picture yourself in multiple versions of the job, and they all look completely different! One version of…
Are you thinking about becoming a travel physician assistant (PA), but wonder if it’s the right move for you? If so, you’re not alone. It’s normal to have questions about this rewarding (yet challenging) career path. In this post, we’ll…
Maybe you’re accepting your first PA job offer or maybe you’ve had experience trying to take charge (and falling short) while negotiating your PA contract. Whatever the case, knowing how to effectively make your case during physician assistant contract negotiation…
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…
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…
As a PA, the ability to effectively communicate with patients is not just a desirable skill—it’s an indispensable art that lies at the heart of providing quality healthcare. Beyond the mastery of medical knowledge and technical expertise, the art of…
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…
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…
