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2019 NCCPA PANCE Content Blueprint Updates

April 17, 2018 By Stephen Pasquini PA-C 1 Comment

Did you know that the NCCPA has updated the PANCE Content Blueprint for 2019?

With the update came some changes both to my SMARTYPANCE Board Review Website and your board review checklist which I will be discussing here in detail.

NCCPA PANCE Content Blueprint 2019 vs. 2018

2019 VERSUS 2018 NCCPA PANCE CONTENT BLUEPRINT

The Big Changes

The biggest change comes in the form of a new renal system section as an offshoot of the GU section. The GU section which was previously 6% is now 5% and the new renal section constitutes 5% of the PANCE exam.

This means there is more GU on the exam. Exciting for the lovers of acid-base, but somewhat sad for the rest of us.

A second big change has to do with how the blueprint covers neoplasms, for example, in the dermatology blueprint system there used to be four cancerous lesions listed under the section of dermatologic neoplasms.

In the GI and Nutrition system neoplasms were listed under each section such as esophageal neoplasms, neoplasms of the stomach, neoplasms of the liver, the pancreas, and the rectum.

In the 2019 PANCE content blueprint, these have been removed with the creation of a new section of GI neoplasms - benign and malignant. The same changes are also seen in the musculoskeletal system, the neurologic system, the reproductive system, dermatology system, and EENT sections.

Below is a summary of changes for all 13 systems including a quick breakdown of the shiny new renal system.

PANCE Contact Blueprint Systems with percentage increases include:

  • Endocrine: increased by 1%
  • Hematology: increased by 2%
  • Infectious disease: increased by 3%
  • Renal: new system

PANCE Contact Blueprint Systems with percentage decreases include:

  • Cardiology: decreased by 3%
  • EENT: decreased by 2%
  • GI/Nutrition: decreased by 1%
  • GU: decreased by 1%
  • Musculoskeletal: decreased by 2%
  • Pulmonary: decreased by 2%
  • Reproductive: decreased by 1%

PANCE Contact Blueprint Systems in which the percentage remained the same include:

  • Dermatology: 5%
  • Psychiatry: 6%

1. PANCE Cardiology System 2019 Updates (was 16% is now 13%)

The cardiology system of the PANCE blueprint changed very little. The biggest change is a reduction in exam percentage with a decrease from 16% to 13% of your board exam.

  • Other forms of heart disease have been removed and the topics within this section, acute and subacute bacterial endocarditis, acute pericarditis, cardiac tamponade, and pericardial effusion have been placed under a new section called traumatic, infectious, and inflammatory heart conditions.
  • Valvular disorders have been simplified. From a review standpoint though, it is essentially it's the same you still need to know four valves and whether they are stenosed, regurgitating, or prolapsed.
  • Lipid disorders (which were previously part of the endocrinology blueprint) have been brought into the cardiology section where they belong.
    • New additions include:
      • Sinus arrhythmia
      • Vasovagal hypotension

2. PANCE Dermatology System 2019 Updates (still 5%)

The percent stays the same at 5% of your exam.

  • Dyshidrosis and Lichen simplex chronicus have been removed from the blueprint.
  • Basal cell carcinoma, Kaposi sarcoma, Melanoma, and Squamous cell carcinoma have been combined into one neoplasms section - benigh, malignant, and premalignant.
  • The Other Dermatological Conditions section has been reduced and much of the contents have been recategorized, in this section is a new category of photosensitive reactions.
  • Spider bites are now part of a new section titled Envenomation’s and arthropod bite reactions.
  • New sections include folliculitis, infectious disease, hand foot and mouth disease, parasitic section, keratitis disorders section, pigment disorders section, skin integrity, lacerations,  and stasis dermatitis, vascular abnormalities including cherry angioma, telangiectasia, and pemphigus.

3. PANCE Endocrine System 2019 Updates (was 6% is now 7%)

The percentage increases by 1% from 6% to 7% of your PANCE exam.

  • The neoplastic diseases section has been expanded with the addition of four new lessons: Multiple endocrine neoplasia, Neoplastic syndrome, Primary endocrine malignancy, and  Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH).
  • The parathyroid disorders have been moved to their own section.
  • As mentioned above the lipid disorders section which included both Hypercholesterolemia and Hypertriglyceridemia have been moved to the Cardiology system blueprint.

4. PANCE Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat 2019 Updates (was 9% is now 7%)

The EENT PANCE content blueprint section has seen some big changes, not in content but in organization. With eye disorders alone seeing the creation of 7 new "subcategories" as follows:

  1. Conjunctival disorders
  2. Corneal disorders: new sections infectious and keratitis.
  3. Lacrimal disorders
  4. Lid disorders
  5. Neuro-ophthalmologic disorders
  6. Traumatic disorders: new section on globe rupture
  7. Vascular disorders
  8. Vision abnormalities: with three new sections including amaurosis fugax, amblyopia and scleritis.

Ear disorders also have seen similar subdivision. Now divided into external ear, internal ear,  middle disorders, and other abnormalities of the ear with the addition of cerumen impaction and trauma to the blueprint.

Nose and sinus disorders now include a section on trauma and the oropharyngeal disorders section now includes a subsection of infectious/inflammatory disorders, salivary disorders, trauma and other and a new section on deep neck infection.

Removed sections include benign and malignant neoplasms, foreign body, and hematoma of the external ear.

5. PANCE GI/Nutrition 2019 Updates (was 8% is now 7%)

The percentage of GI and Nutrition has decreased by 1% of the PANCE exam.

The biggest changes are seen in the metabolic disorders section of the blueprint which has now been nicely broken down into four new topics: G6PD deficiency, Paget disease, Phenylketonuria, and Rickets.

Vitamin and nutritional deficiencies have earned a news section titled hyper and hypovitaminosis. We see a new section called food allergies and food sensitivities which include Gluten intolerance and Lactose intolerance, and now includes a new topic "nut allergies." The rectum section has been removed and Abscess/fistula, Anal fissure, Fecal impaction, and Hemorrhoids are now included as part of the section "colorectal disorders."

Obstruction is now broken down into small bowel (SBO) and large bowel obstruction sections, and the neoplasm section which was previously divided into rectal neoplasms, Small intestine neoplasms, esophageal neoplasms, pancreatic neoplasms, hepatic neoplasms and gastric neoplasms is simply benign and malignant.

6. PANCE Genitourinary System 2019 Updates (was 10% is now 5%)

Besides the name change to "Genitourinary Male and Female" the big change (as mentioned above) is the removal of renal from GU and the creation of a new Renal blueprint section. With hat has come some much-needed reorganization into new GU subdivisions.

  • There is a new section titled bladder disorders which includes incontinence plus the addition of two new topics: overactive bladder and bladder prolapse.
  • Congenital abnormalities get's its own section titled congenital and acquired abnormalities, which includes cryptorchidism along with three new topics, Peyronie disease, trauma, and vesicoureteral reflux.
  • There is a new human sexuality section (don't know exactly what to make of this).
  • Neoplasms now include penile cancer and there is a new penile disorders section with a new topic for hypospadias/epispadias.
  • There is a new subsection for prostate disorders and testicular disorders.
  • A new urethral disorders subsection has been created which includes two new topics: prolapse and stricture.
  • All the renal material has been relocated to the new renal section.

7. PANCE Hematologic System 2019 Updates (was 3% is now 7%)

The percentage is up by 2% for the hematology system!

New subsections include:

  • Autoimmune disorders
  • cytopenias: anemia and leukopenia - which now simplifies/combines most of what has been removed specifically all individual sections previously pertaining to anemia:
    • Anemias
    • Anemia of chronic disease
    • Aplastic anemia
    • Folate deficiency
    • G6PD deficiency
    • Hemolytic anemia
    • Iron deficiency
    • Vitamin B12 deficiency
  • Cytoses: polycythemia and thrombocytosis
  • Hemoglobinopathies with a new topic - hemochromatosis
  • Immunologic disorders: Transfusion reaction

Once again hematologic malignancies have been changed/revised some with the addition of myelodysplasia.

Also removed from the hematology blueprint are the following two subsystems: Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura and Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.

8. PANCE Infectious Disease System 2019 Updates (was 3% is now 6%)

Percentage of the exam has been doubled from 3%-6%.

Everything from the previous blueprint has been rolled over into the 2018 edition plus the addition of some new lessons. Including Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection, ad a new subsection for prenatal transmission of disorders which includes:

  • Congenital varicella
  • Herpes simplex virus
  • Human papillomavirus
  • Zika virus

There is a new section titled Sepsis/systemic inflammatory response syndrome.

9. PANCE Musculoskeletal System 2019 Updates (was 10% is now 8%)

There were some big changes to the musculoskeletal system. Here is all that has been removed and relocated.

  • Lower back pain
  • Disorders of the Hip,
  • Disorders of the Shoulder
  • Fractures/dislocations
  • Soft tissue injuries
  • Disorders of the Forearm/Wrist/Hand
  • Fractures/dislocations
  • Soft tissue injuries
  • Disorders of the Knee
  • Fractures/dislocations
  • Osgood-Schlatter disease
  • Soft tissue injuries
  • Disorders of the Ankle/Foot
  • Fractures/dislocations
  • Soft tissue injuries
  • Neoplastic Disease
  • Bone cysts/tumors

Where did it all go? Basically, there are two new all-encompassing sections:

  1. Lower extremity disorders
  2. upper extremity disorders

There has been a much needed new section for spinal disorders which the addition of thoracic outlet syndrome, torticollis, and trauma.

There is also a new chest/rib disorders section. And, again, neoplasms are now grouped into one section of both benign and malignant neoplasms.

10. PANCE Neurologic System 2019 Updates (was 6% is now 7%)

The neurology PANCE blueprint system has increased by one percentage point from six to seven percent.

Other Neurologic Disorders has been condensed and reorganized with the addition of three new sections:

  1. Neurocognitive disorders: which includes Delirium and a new topic titled Major/mild neurocognitive disorders
  2. Neuromuscular disorders
  3. Neoplasms

Other additions include: a section for closed head injuries with a topic of traumatic brain injuries, a special new section for cranial nerve palsies, encephalopathic disorders, neuromuscular disorders, peripheral nerve disorders including carpal tunnel syndrome, an expansion of seizure disorders which now includes topics specific to focal and generalized seizures and last but not least the addition of arteriovenous malformations to the vascular disorders subsection.

11. PANCE Psychiatry/Behavior Science 2019 Updates (same 6%)

The psychiatry section percentage of the PANE Blueprint remains at 6%

There are quite a few new additions to the 2019 PANCE blueprint:

  1. Abuse and neglect: which now includes elder abuse and sexual abuse
  2. Depressive disorders: Persistent depressive disorders, premenstrual dysphoric disorder
  3. Disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders
  4. Dissociative disorders
  5. Human sexuality
  6. Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders
  7. Neurodevelopmental disorders
  8. Sleep-wake disorders: narcolepsy and parasomnias
  9. Trama-and stressor-related disorders
  10. Feeding and eating disorders (previously anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and obesity)

The following have been removed/update for the 2019 PANCE Blueprint:

  • Anorexia nervosa
  • Bulimia nervosa
  • Obesity
  • Mood Disorders
  • Dysthymic
  • Psychoses
  • Delusional disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Abuse
  • Dependence
  • Withdrawal
  • Other Behavior/Emotional Disorders
  • Acute reaction to stress
  • Child/elder abuse
  • Grief reaction

12. PANCE Pulmonary System 2019 Updates (was 12% now 10%)

The pulmonary blueprint sees a 10% decrease in percentage from 12% - 10% but overall there were very few changes.

  • There was only one topic removed from the pulmonary blueprint (bronchiectasis) although consider it part of the RSV section.
  • There was one new addition Sleep apnea/Obesity hypoventilation syndrome other than that, nothing too exciting going on here.

13. PANCE Renal System 2019 (5%)

Sorry GU there is a new girl in town and her name is Renal! As mentioned above one of the biggest additions to the 2019 PANCE blueprint is the new renal system blueprint. That being said, it is more of an organizational change than one of content.

The new renal system blueprint adds only three new topics:

  • Horseshoe kidney
  • Dehydration
  • Hyperkalemia/hypokalemia

Other than that the rest is pretty much the same renal section we have come to love and know... I.E you still have to memorize acid-base! Arghhh!

14. PANCE Reproductive (Male and Female) 2019 (5%)

The reproductive system of the PANCE blueprint has decreased by 1%

The reproductive system of the 2019 blueprint remains much the same, with the addition of breech presentation and cord prolapse to complicated pregnancy, another human sexuality section (if you have been keeping track this is the third - the other are located in GU and Psychiatry.

Neoplasms once again find their new home with the removal and consolidation of all GYN neoplasms ( Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Ovarian neoplasms, Endometrial cancer ) into two sections: benign and malignant.

Gone also are the following topics:

  • Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
  • Amenorrhea
  • Vulvar vaginal neoplasm
  • Premenstrual syndrome
  • Dysmenorrhea
  • Cesarean section

New to the reproductive system are two new disorders of the ovary: Polycystic ovarian syndrome and ovarian torsion, a new trauma subsection which includes physical assault, sexual assault and trauma in pregnancy and a new subsection of uncomplicated pregnancy for prenatal and postnatal care, which I think is a wonderful addition.

The 2019 PANCE Content Blueprint Checklist Preview

2019 NCCPA PANCE CONTENT BLUEPRINT UPDATES PREVIEW

As an update to the 2018 version, I have created a developmental version of the 2019 checklist demonstrating the changes with links to corresponding sections.

The official checklist will be released later this year as the new lessons on smartypance.com go live.

You can download the developmental version which includes the 2018 template along with the new changes here.

2019 Blueprint Checklist Preview

 

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It’s very clear that Deanna, my editor, put a good amount of time and thought into this. She FAR exceeded my expectations, even providing me with two different possible drafts (my original copy was 1500 characters too long). After paying for two separate editing services, I was initially disappointed to find that the first had not provided anywhere close to the level of feedback/review/editing that I had hoped for. I thought I was on my own again with my personal statement and did not have high hopes for any additional edits at the time that I’d received the review from Deanna, of thePAlife. The first service I’d used provided reviews that were neither thoughtful, in-depth, nor helpful, but Deanna’s edits were each of those! My hopes had been shot down by the first service but were immediately uplifted after I received Deanna’s edits. Her feedback was timely, thorough, thoughtful, critical, and even supportive! She provided an exceptional service, and I would highly recommend her to anyone

Cierra, Pre-PA

This was the most amazing experience! I felt so confident about my topic and essay after our meeting. Duke got back to me quickly and worked around my crazy schedule. The editing of the essay was professional and gave me insight I could not have received any other way. I only applied to one school because it is really the one I would like to go to the most and I got an interview!!! Thank you so much for all of your help!

Kathryn R, PA-S

I wanted you to know about my acceptance into Elizabethtown College’s PA program. I am incredibly excited – I loved the school, the program and thought the staff was incredible, especially the director. I know my personal statement was a key component of getting an interview with them, and I am so thankful for your help in getting my statement polished!

Steve, PA-S

I’m emailing you to let you know that I received an acceptance call yesterday! It’s my first cycle applying so I’m still in shock. This may sound weird to say, but you have been a part of my journey since the beginning when I was trying to figure out how to write my personal statement, to practicing for the interview that led to my acceptance. I genuinely believe that I would not have been accepted into the program if it weren’t for you.

Anthony, PA-S

My editor with The PA Life was amazing! I am so thankful for her attention to detail and wonderful editing skills. I am thrilled with how my personal statement turned out and can’t thank you enough for all of your help.

Olivia, Pre-PA

I loved this service!!

Madeleine Zeichner, Pre-PA

Sue Edmondson was VERY thorough in her editing of my essay, as well as the promptness of her responses to me. She not only took the time to edit the grammar of my essay but helped me remove a large portion of it to focus on the important aspects of it and draw in more details. Overall, a fantastic service!

Megan Hunstad, Pre-PA

The edits I received were extremely helpful and insightful. I think they really brought my essay to the next level, and I am thrilled with the outcome. Thank you!!

Kelsey, Pre-PA

I wanted to send you a quick life update and another BIG thank you! I received my acceptance at the University of Utah’s PA Program on Monday and couldn’t be happier. Thank you for all your help with my essay and interview prep. Both of these services that you provided were so helpful in my success. I will highly recommend you to any future PA student.

Lily, Pre-PA

Carly did a tremendous job of helping edit my personal statement. Her suggestions and hints have taken my personal statement to the next level!

Austin, Pre-PA

The edit that I received from Sue was exactly what I was hoping for. She was able to tighten up my draft beyond my personal skill level and made edits that I was would have never thought to make. She has definitely made my personal statement stronger. Thank you, Sue!

Ethan, Pre-PA

I am pleased to tell you that I have been accepted to PA school, starting in 2-weeks.? I appreciate everything you have done for me, from helping with my personal statement to preparing me for interviews. You have been with me since the beginning of the application process and I really wanted to thank you.

Shane, Pre-PA

Ms. Edmondson was incredible! She provided great feedback and answered all of my follow up questions. I will keep in touch as to my interview offers.

Ashley, Pre-PA

Very helpful. I needed help figuring out what to cut and Sue was great at showing me what could go without sacrificing what I was trying to convey.

Dave, Pre-PA

I wanted to give you an update and thank you. I just received my first acceptance and at the interview, they commented on how well written my personal statement was. I appreciate your hard work and working with me to create such an awesome piece! Hopefully, this won’t be the last time we talk- maybe our paths will cross again one day!

Janne Kim, Pre-PA

Just wanted to let you know I got into UC Davis! I can not thank you enough for all your help!

Rachael Thomas, PA-S

I want to say thank you, first off for providing such a service. It was difficult having to write a personal statement and then have others critique it, when there is not a clear rubric to follow. I think having to write a personal statement is such an emotional process, and then having others edit it, can be a very harsh pill to swallow. Thank you for your edits, I have no doubt that this process will make my personal statement more compelling and hopefully a more competitive applicant.

Stephanie, Pre-PA

I was extremely stressed out about writing my personal statement, and finally decided to search the internet for advice and assistance. I came across the personal statement editing service on the PA Life, and decided to give it a try. I received a response within a day, and my stress was instantly relieved. I worked personally with Duke to edit my statement, and he is a phenomenal writer. He didn’t change the content of my statement, but rather helped me tell my story in a way that is much more desirable! I cannot recommend this service enough to others seeking help on their personal statement. Duke was friendly, sincere, and definitely experienced! I felt 100% confident in his editing abilities, and we worked together the entire time so that we were both pleased with the results! Thanks again, Duke, for all of your help!

Chelsie W. Pre-PA

I felt our mock interview was an absolute necessity to prepare for the Academic and Personal interviews from Yale School of Medicine PA Program Online. I felt the calibre of questions you had asked me, in addition to the coaching and post-question feedback, really helped me understand what an ideal response looks like and gave me time to reflect and prepare my responses for the formal interview just two days later.

During my interviews I was asked plenty of questions I didn’t have a prepared response to (and I had combed through tons especially in the days following our mock interview!) I can say that I answered each question genuinely, authentically, and showed both interviewers the best version of myself. I didn’t stammer or lose my place, and I felt confident in my words and expressions. I don’t think I would have been as comfortable, calm, or confident without having accepted your guidance and feedback and learned from our time together.

Gratitude for your words, encouragement, and support is an understatement. Thank you, Sarah!

Best Regards,
Jacob

Jacob, PRE-PA

Susan did a fantastic job editing my essay! She guided me and gave me suggestions for strengthening certain sections and equally took out weak parts. After I followed her recommendations, I really felt like I had an essay where every sentence mattered and reflected who I was. Thank you so much Susan for your help. I feel that I have a stronger essay because of your honest feedback and your help!

Amanda Pre-PA

My editor with The PA Life was amazing! I will definitely suggest these services to anyone else applying to PA school. Thank you for everything!

Margarita, Pre-PA

Loved this service and working with Sarah. She was super helpful and easy to talk with. Will definitely recommend this service to others.

Diana, Pre-PA

The editor I was assigned, Ms. Matzen, was incredibly friendly, courteous, and professional. This was easily the best experience I’ve had with any guidance or essay editing program.

Andrew, Pre-PA

My editor was Beth, and she blew my expectations out of the water. She got back to me within 24 hours of submitting my request for edits and helped me so much with the edits she made. If I receive an interview, I am excited to use PA Life to help me with mock interviews.

Haley, Pre-PA

I worked closely with Duke and Sue for the revisions on my personal statement. They must have edited my original version half a dozen times before they felt it was good enough to send off and never made it seem like an inconvenience. They always responded to my e-mails within a 24-hour time frame but usually got back to me within a few hours. I am very pleased with how my personal statement turned out thanks to all of their time, ideas and direction. The service the PA Life provides is well worth the money spent!

Michelle Murphy, PA-S

Carly was excellent! Not only did she make my essay much more compelling, but she understood the deadlines I wanted to reach and helped me do that! 10/10!!

Jesse Cordova, Pre-PA

Duke made some important modifications to my essay and offered several helpful suggestions. I appreciated his insight and a keen eye.

Ilina K. Pre-PA

The ease, frequency, and promptness of communication were some of the best aspects of this service. I found the review and revisions to be very thoughtful and explained in a way where I knew exactly how to apply them to my essay. I would 100% recommend the PA Life PS review to any applicant, and especially enjoyed working with Carly. I am hopeful my personal statement will gain the attention of PA programs I am applying to.

Charlie, Pre-PA

I used your service for my personal statement and my top school secondary. I feel this is an amazing service and have recommended it to many of my friends who are currently applying to PA school.

Jeff, Pre-PA

Sarah did such a great job editing my personal statement! She was receptive to my concerns and had awesome ideas to make my essay stand out. I am very happy with how it turned out and I am excited to submit it. Thank you!!

Hannah, Pre-PA

Kelly M. provided an exceptional experience with detailed recommendations. I am upset that I did not find The PA Life editing service sooner! I will be referring anyone I know applying to pa school to this platform!

Manny, Pre-PA

Sue was great! She edited my essay in a short time frame and the comments and feedback were very informative. She helped link all of my main ideas and gave great advice regarding appropriate information for the essay. I highly recommend this service.

Michelle, Pre-PA

I just wanted to let you know that I was accepted in the UW MEDEX program at my home campus in Anchorage, AK. After the long journey I’ve had, I finally was accepted to my top choice! It still seems surreal and I couldn’t be more excited! Thank you so much for the help and insight you gave me. I truly believe it helped prepare me and not be as nervous. I will definitely recommend you to anyone I know who is applying in the future.

Melanie, PA-S

Hi, I am beyond words to express how I feel, I got accepted, contingent on background check which I think is a formality. I want to say boldly that I am going to be a PA, thanks to you. You will be always blessed for the wonderful service you provide.  You were very kind and worked beyond what I thought could be offered. Thanks again!

Pavithra, Pre-PA

Susan did a fantastic job of editing my essay! She guided me and gave me suggestions for strengthening certain sections and equally took out weak parts. After I followed her recommendations, I really felt like I had an essay where every sentence mattered and reflected who I was. Thank you so much Susan for your help. I feel that I have a stronger essay because of your honest feedback and your help!

Amanda, Pre-PA

Awesome service. Duke did a great job editing my personal statement – his feedback was top-notch. For the 2014-2015 cycle, I applied to one school. I was selected for an interview and yesterday I received an offer of admission … which I quickly accepted. I know my Personal Statement played a huge role in my success. I highly recommend this service.

Nikki, Pre-PA

It was wonderful to work with The PA Life once again. I appreciated all of my editors’ feedback and creative writing style which was needed to keep the essay within the allowable character limit. I also appreciated how my editor, Sarah, took the time to discover more about me and worked to show those parts which I was unable to reflect myself. With Sarah’s help, the essay really came to life and was a true reflection of my work, personality, and aspiring goals. I’m grateful for all the work she put into helping me with this project!

Jacob, Pre-PA

Well worth the money. I consider myself a decent writer but found I was stuck on a few key points of my personal statement. After a few edits on my own and with a few people I trust, I decided to submit my essay for editing through ThePALife to make sure I was really on the right track. I am supremely satisfied. The essay I wrote turned out to be a solid base, but Sarah went to work, and every change and suggestion had a logical place. She polished it up and made it shine. Thank you so much!

Conor K. Pre-PA

I was at a point where I kept reading my essay over and over again and not knowing what to change. After Sue looked over and thoroughly edited the essay, I had a completely new focus! I knew exactly what to tweak and her service really cleared up any uncertainty I had with my essay. I’m now much more confident as I finish up my CASPA applications!

Julia Spalding, Pre-PA

Deanna was so amazing! She was really thorough and strengthened my essay in one edit! I feel so confident submitting my essay and I have high hopes for interviews! Thank you for providing these services to those of us with stories that need help being told. I would definitely recommend this service to everyone who wants to apply to PA school!

Valeria, Pre-PA

I’ve been telling everybody that I come into contact with about the incredible value of your service and that I directly attribute your editing as a reason I got into two schools this academic cycle and received 8 invitations to interview. All the best! Read more at http://www.thepaessay.com

Jeremy Cohen Pre-PA

Thank you so much for your help with my personal statement. The process was everything I could have wanted and more. You were wonderful to work with and I appreciate very much how you were able to connect to my personal experiences and combine that with the traits that you know make a statement successful. I have applied to my first two PA schools and I owe a big part of that to you! Once again, Thank you very much!

Louis T. Pre-PA

It was an absolute pleasure working with Sarah. She was prompt to respond, professional, and kind. Sarah is an excellent writer. I was consistently impressed with her edits and suggestions for my personal statement. After working with Sarah I feel confident that my final essay will be well-received schools and help me stand out as a candidate.

Leah, Pre-PA

Duke helped me write a great personal statement. I won’t know if I’ve been accepted to the program until Christmas/New Year’s, but I feel that it was worth every penny!

Alicia C. Pre-PA

I just wanted to share that I got into USC! Woohoo!!! They just called me to share the good news. I’m feeling pretty shocked since that interview did not go as well in my head. I can’t believe I got into school during my first round of applications. This would not have been possible without you, and I really appreciate all the support you gave me throughout this process. ?

Tiffany, PA-S

My reviewer was Deanna Matzen who was incredible. I reached out to The PA Life’s editing service after being disappointed by myparesource, whom I was referred to initially. Deanna composed two alternate ways to structure my journey and allowed me to find a novel way to present my personal statement. After revision, I was able to flip my lens, utilize my introduction as my conclusion, and the rest of the paper began to fall into place. Very satisfied with the quality of her work, thank you so much, Deanna!

Steven, Pre-PA

Great feedback and turn around time. Utilizing this feature gave me even more confidence that I was trying my best to be the top candidate.

Kristopher, Pre-PA

Sue was a huge help with my essay. Her edits made my essay sound much better grammatically and she pointed out some content problems I completely missed. She prompted me to write a few more paragraphs before her edit and added the information into my essay. That made a big difference. She was very knowledgable about what PA programs were looking for. I am really happy with your service. Worth every penny, THANKS!

Megan Stephenson, Pre-PA

The comments and edits made by Sue are exceptional! They’ve helped a lot in terms of helping me express my thoughts more clearly and effectively. It felt as if she was there with me, reading my thoughts and helping me with the entire process in person!

Amy, Pre-PA

Thank you so much for editing my essay and for your kind words. Your edits have definitely made it a stronger PS and I am proud to have it as a part of my application. Thank you for alleviating my stress on arguably the most nerve-wracking part of the CASPA app. You are incredibly talented and well-spoken, and any person that has you edit their essays is incredibly lucky! I will let you know if I have any questions, but I think each one of your edits are meaningful and super clear. I appreciate you shortening it and making it flow better. Thank you again!!!

Karina Kapani, Pre-PA

I have used The PA Life services throughout my application process this year and I am 100% satisfied! Sarah helped me with my personal statement and mock interviewing. As a second time applicant, she really helped me strengthen my statement to convey my story of why I wanted to be a PA. I felt very confident in submitting my statement thanks to her review and was later invited for my first interview! The mock interview service was EXTREMELY helpful. Sarah provided excellent feedback during our session on how I could better rephrase my responses to make them stronger, but still, sound natural and true to myself. The session eased a lot of the interview nerves I had that come interview day I felt pretty confident. I’m proud to say that after my first interview, I was accepted! Thank you, Sarah, for all of your help throughout my PA journey!

Amanda B, Pre-PA

I just wanted to share some amazing news with you! I have been accepted into the MEDEX PA program in Seattle!!! I can’t thank you enough for all your help!! I am beyond excited and still can’t believe it is actually happening! Thank you again from the bottom of my heart!!!!! 😀

Pavitra, PA-S

This service was very helpful. My essay was edited and returned to me within a few days of me submitting it. The feedback was thorough and detailed. I am already planning on sending my essay for a second edit!

Sabrina, Pre-PA

I got into my first choice program University of Southern California (USC)!!!!  Thank you so much for your help this cycle. I’m forever grateful.

Lanisha Cole, PA-S

Deanna has helped me so much with my essay. I will definitely be reaching out for additional editing help and am so thankful this service is available. My editor was impeccably prompt, communicated her role, suggestions, and time frame which was great.

Morgan, Pre-PA

Deanna was an absolute joy to work with. Not only was she a wonderful writer and editor, but she helped me develop my thoughts and produce a personal statement I was proud to submit. She helped me refine my ideas, and concise my writing to illustrate my reasons for wanting this career. She was also very prompt in responding to my emails and questions. I am very happy with my personal statement and would recommend this service to anyone who is considering this service or feels stuck in their writing process.

Maddie, Pre-PA

I just want to follow up and let you know that I have been so fortunate enough to have conducted 3 interviews and received 3 acceptances, and I have decided to continue my educational journey at the OHSU PA program. I can’t thank you enough for all the help you’ve provided me, from helping me with my personal statement to mock interviews. I couldn’t have done this without your help, thank you.

Yomiyu Gafesu, PA-S

I wanted to let you know I got accepted into the PA program at Mercy College and have another interview at Pace University PA program next week. Thank you so much for guiding me through this process. I just want you to know I really appreciate the time you put into working with me.

Alex (Future PA)

I came into this with a half written personal statement and not a lot of time left. I am beyond pleased with the work Sarah and I were able to accomplish together, and I’m so grateful to have gotten the chance to work with her. She has helped me so much with getting my writing to where I wanted it to be, and has instilled in me a great sense of confidence in myself and my abilities. I highly recommend this service to anyone going through the stress of applying! Keeping my fingers crossed as I submit my applications!

Celine, PRE-PA

I have been accepted to my first-choice program!! UC Denver, I don’t have to move! I have also received three other interviews so far. Thank you so much for your help with my personal statement. You eloquently helped me state my desires and strengths for the career. I am beyond thrilled and thankful.

Nika (Future PA)

I can’t begin to explain how thrilled I am to have stumbled on this service. Like many other PA applicants, I was unsure of whether I was on the right track with my personal narrative. Reading Stephen’s two different PA school application essays showed me how to come up with something unique and creative, but the private personal statement review really made my essay shine.

Duke was so kind and helpful in helping me understand what admissions committees look for in a strong essay. Our phone conversations were so thorough, as we read through and discussed every word in my essay. Sue’s guidance helped me cut out the fluff to reach the character limit.

Melissa T. Pre-PA

I really felt the person who edited my essay, Sue Edmondson, took the time to get to know me as a person because she wanted my essay to reflect exactly who I am. I couldn’t have been more impressed with the edits and revisions she has given me along with the reasoning behind each revision.

Nicala, Pre-PA

I submitted my application this morning so I am not able to answer if I received an interview yet but I am THRILLED that I found this service. Sarah has been such a blessing working on my personal statement with me. She took my ideas and mediocre paper and turned it into a beautifully written story about my life. She helped me write exactly what I wanted to say and guided me with how to say it. I would recommend, without reservation, this service to anyone who is applying to PA school. I am one hundred times more confident about applying knowing my personal statement is exactly where it needs to be. Instead of feeling stressed and overwhelmed when I submitted my application this morning, I had complete peace. Thank you, for being a shining light full of kindness to applicants like myself.

Savannah, Pre-PA

Having my essay edited proved extremely helpful. I was having trouble connecting my thoughts, and the edit helped so much. I haven’t found out about acceptance yet. I’m just now about to submit my application!

Amber, Pre-PA

Thanks to the PA life and Deanna I was accepted to ECU PA program this cycle. I’m starting my program next fall. I have been part of the PA life community and a member of the leadership team at the virtual pre-PA club with Deanna and others. I’m preparing a video presentation about how to become a PA for IMG. I’m a nontraditional app and abnormally normal applicant 😆. The video will be posted on the IMG space of the community. I’m so happy to share my experience and help pre-PA like me.

Shynar Johnson, PA-S

Very detail-oriented and took the time to explain the process, so our expectations were on the same page. Excellent editing and feedback on the content. Helpful comments on how I could maximize limited character count to make the most impact on the reader. I very much would recommend this service!

Esmeralda, Pre-PA

Sue was very quick to edit my essay and give feedback. Any questions were answered very promptly. I am very pleased with the service provided.

Brandon, Pre-PA

Carly did more than help revise my grammatical errors and flow. She was able to show me the strengths and weaknesses of the concepts of my essay. She was able to tell me what it was missing as well as praise me for what I did correctly. It gave me confidence in my writing, and I truly believe it will make an impact on the way PA programs view me.

Sherry, Pre-PA

Sarah was beyond excellent. Her timelines and efficiency provided me with enough time to revise and meet with her again before our final draft. Her comments and edits were extremely effective. I hope to be receiving an interview and will be using this service (requesting Sarah) for a mock interview if that happens!

Kaitlyn, Pre-PA

This is my second time using this editing service and I am highly satisfied with the results! Sarah Schultz worked with me on both my personal statement and a supplemental essay, both times providing excellent advice and editing on my papers. It was a pleasure working with her, and I look forward to hearing back from programs soon to see if I receive an invitation for an interview.

Sarah, Pre-PA

So far, I’ve received 3 interview invites from Chapman, Drexel, and Tufts!!! I just wanted to say a big THANK YOU to Sarah for polishing my PS, supplemental essays and giving me lots of awesome tips for my upcoming interviews!!!

Audrey, Pre-PA

Duke and I worked really well together. Seeing my first draft in comparison to my final draft was like night and day. I really appreciate all the help!

Kenzi H. Pre-PA

Sarah was amazing from beginning to end. Her listening skills are just superb. She edits in a manner that captures your story in a raw format and complete format. I loved my experience.

Vivian, Pre-PA

I owe you a lot! Thank you so much for helping me in this important process. God bless you.

Catalina, Pre-PA

I love Deanna! She was incredibly helpful and encouraging. I liked the way she constructively gave me feedback and I liked her ability to really strengthen my own ideas instead of dismissing them like other services. She is amazing at seeing things from different angles and that way rearrange and enhance my narrative. I did get an interview from the top choice and an offer a week later. Thank you so much and I will definitely recommend ThePALife to future prePAs.

Klam, Pre-PA

Sarah was amazing to work with. I love that she is able to take what I am trying to say and form concise sentences that flow together so effortlessly. Every time I read a paragraph that she ‘cleans’ up for me, my immediate response is “WOAH!”. Simply put, she was a pleasure to work with and I would recommend The PA Life personal statement editing service with her to anyone!

Jamee, Pre-PA

Sarah was a pleasure to work with the entire time. I felt very overwhelmed when I was working on my personal statement on my own, but once I started working with Sarah, she made me feel at ease while getting my personal statement to look its best. Sarah is very knowledgeable, understanding, and professional. One of the things I loved the most about working with her is that no matter the time of the day she was always available and got back to you in a timely manner. The whole time we worked on my personal statement she made sure I felt comfortable with changes that had to be made and I appreciated this as well. Sarah is excellent at what she does and I would recommend her and this one on one service to anyone that needs it.

Odilia, Pre-PA

I just wanted to update you that I got waitlisted for Drexel but accept to Dominican University of California. I still have other interviews coming up. Thank you for your help!

Karmen Wu, Pre-PA

Sarah Schultz was a great editor and was easy to communicate with. She answered my emails very promptly and made great suggestions while also helping me cut down and condense my essay to be in the character limit. She made me feel more confident in my work and helped me develop an essay that I am proud of. I would definitely use this service again!

Katie, Pre-PA

This is just a great service overall, because not only is it an editing service, it is specific to the PA personal statement. Sue did a wonderful job editing my essay, and pointed out important flaws in it that I otherwise might not have noticed. Her edits highlighted the main points that I was trying to get across in a much better way than I had originally written. Overall, very satisfied with the results, and will have to keep you updated about the interviews. Thanks so much!

Sabrina L. Pre-PA

Susan did a fantastic job of editing my essay! She guided me and gave me suggestions for strengthening certain sections and equally took out weak parts. After I followed her recommendations, I really felt like I had an essay where every sentence mattered and reflected who I was. Thank you so much Susan for your help. I feel that I have a stronger essay because of your honest feedback and your help!

Patrick, Pre-PA

Carly was extremely prompt and helpful! She helped edit my personal statement into something that I am extremely confident applying with!

Danielle, Pre-PA

Sarah was amazing and so helpful with thoroughly explaining her edits! I was so impressed with the first edit. She really took my theme to the next level and really helped tighten the flow of my essay. During our first phone call, I was amazed by how quickly she incorporated my new ideas/suggestions. Sarah is extremely clever with re-wording and cutting down unnecessary words, allowing you to elaborate more on important things. I can’t say enough good things about Sarah! I am so thrilled with my result!

Khanhi, Pre-PA

Holy cow! I wanted to let you know I have been accepted to PA school.  I will be attending the Franklin Pierce Physician Assistant Program, Class of 2019 in West Lebanon, NH. I cannot thank you enough for being part of my journey.

If you are reading this you might have been like me skeptical and trying to find a way to write a stellar essay for your PA application.  I want to share with you my exceptional experience using this service.  First, do yourself a favor and BUY the eBook, “How to Write Your Physician Assistant Personal Statement.”  I read it twice. Once before I started my essay draft and then again during.  I cannot stress how helpful the book was in clearly stating what the Admissions Directors are looking for in an application essay.  Next, the book reviews how to formulate a proper essay with clear instructions, easy reminders of the writing process, and excellent examples of good and bad writing choices.  After several drafts of my essay, I made an appointment to work with Duke Pasquini, one of the authors of the guide, through the internet and via phone to help with editing and my length issue.  Duke’s professional experience and kind and straight forward demeanor allowed me to create a winning essay that was an authentic representation of me.  Not only did I receive an interview from my top choice of PA school I was accepted a week later into their Physician Assistant Program, Class of 2019.  Thank you, “PA Life” for being a part of my journey.

Michele Williams, PA-S

I was very pleased working with Duke on my personal statement. I’m currently in the middle of applying to PA school, so I haven’t heard back from the programs. I’m looking forward to the experience though.

John R. Pre-PA

Sue did an exemplary job at editing my personal statement. Her service was particularly useful once my essay was ready for fine polishing and trimming down – she really pulled the fat off leaving the meat of my personal statement remaining. I would recommend this service to others.

Sarah, Pre-PA

Carly did a great job helping my personal statement flow from paragraph to paragraph. She truly helped me show throughout the essay why I wanted to become a PA. What I really appreciated was she explained why each change was made; comments and reasons which not only helped with this one time essay but for all my future essays as well. Definitely was worth it!

Kathleen, Pre-PA

I wanted to reach out and thank you for all of your help throughout my entire application process — your words, advice, and support made a world of a difference to me, and I’m sure everyone who has had the pleasure of working with you feels the exact same way. I thought I’d let you know that after my Stanford and Duke interviews over the past couple of weeks, I received acceptance to both programs! I’m still on cloud 9 and I don’t believe I’ll be coming down anytime soon. And as of early this week, I officially committed to Stanford University’s PA program and I begin in August!!! Thank you again for everything you’ve done to help!

Celine, PRE-PA

I am very pleased with the services provided! I received an email almost immediately upon submitting my essay for review, and within 24 hours my essay review was completed. I would definitely recommend this service to any PA school applicant before they submit their essay to CASPA! Thank you for your help!

Hannah Watson, Pre-PA

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After receiving two edits from Carly I feel extremely confident in my personal statement. She not only fixed grammatical error and syntax, but helped me better organize my thoughts into a competitive essay. To other Pre-PAs looking to submit their essays: I know it’s a bit of an investment but the peace of mind, comfortability, and confidentiality is so worth it! Thank you The PA Life!
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Carly took the time to listen to my concerns about my personal statement and apply them to what I had already written. I was so appreciative as I wasn’t sure where my personal statement stood before submitting it. I now feel more confident in my statement!
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About a year ago you helped edit my personal statement to get into PA school! I just wanted to let you know that I got interviews and was accepted to all the schools I applied to! I have decided to attend UAB in the fall! Thank you again for all your help!
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