4 Tips for Scheduling Your PANCE Exam Date
Taking the PANCE is a big day in every PA’s life. It’s the day you’ve been working toward for years, and you want to make sure it’s a successful one. Most of the buzz about the PANCE focuses on exam…
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What’s It Like Working with a PANCE Tutor?
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,…
How to Impress Your PA School Clinical Preceptor
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…
How Much Do Physician Assistants Make? A Cost & Compensation Breakdown
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…
QUIZ: Is it Time to Switch PA Specialties?
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…
My Sample PA Clinical Rotations Study Schedule
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…
Top 16 Questions About Qbanks for PA Students, the PANCE, & Rotation Exams
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)…
How to Find the PANCE Prep Option That’s Right for You
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…
How to Answer PANCE Practice Questions: A Step-by-Step Breakdown
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…
Everything to Know About the New PAEA Surgery EOR Blueprint
Early mornings. Long days. Back pain from holding a retractor for hours. Your preceptor pimping you on topics you aren’t prepared to answer. No, seriously. I was once pimped on geography after spending hours reviewing the ins and outs of…