A 2 month-old febrile male is brought to your facility to be evaluated for loss of appetite, irritability, and an acute petechial rash. Rectal temperature is 102.8F. Which of the following diagnostic studies is the most important in this child’s evaluation? A. white blood count and differentia B. urinalysis C. CSF analysis D. serum glucose […]
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Good Job You’re Almost Done – Just One More Thing
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PA Personal Statement Workshop: Essay 4, “I Have Gained so Much Experience by Working With Patients”
In this fourth installment of our special week-long personal statement workshop, we continue to pull essays submitted from the comments section through our free essay submission process and provide you, and our users, with a more detailed analysis of their essays. This fourth submission is by Parn, who immigrated to the United States from Iran at […]
The Daily PANCE and PANRE Question 24
A 34-year-old female patient presents to the ER with sharp pleuritic-type chest pain. An x-ray shows an enlarged cardiac silhouette suggestive of pericarditis. On more careful questioning, the patient admits to polyarticular arthritis involving the small joints of her hands. Her obstetrical history is positive for two third trimester spontaneous abortions. At this point, you […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 67
A 2 month-old febrile male is brought to your facility to be evaluated for loss of appetite, irritability, and an acute petechial rash. Rectal temperature is 102.8F. Which of the following diagnostic studies is the most important in this child’s evaluation? A. white blood count and differentia B. urinalysis C. CSF analysis D. serum glucose […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 72
A 12 year-old male presents complaining of no appetite for 24 hours and pain near his navel. During the night, the pain moved to the right lower abdomen. He is now nauseated and vomiting and has a low-grade fever. In the operating room, a normal appendix is discovered. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 72
A 12 year-old male presents complaining of no appetite for 24 hours and pain near his navel. During the night, the pain moved to the right lower abdomen. He is now nauseated and vomiting and has a low-grade fever. In the operating room, a normal appendix is discovered. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 28
A patient describes a history of a “curtain being brought down over my right eye it stayed there for a few minutes then was lifted back up.” In which of the following arteries is the etiology of this complaint located? anterior cerebral middle cerebral posterior cerebral internal carotid external carotid Answer: D Internal Carotid This […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 73
A patient that must be on a beta-blocking agent has reactive airway disease and commonly experiences central nervous system side effects from medications. Which of the following beta-blockers would most likely be tolerated by this patient? A. atenolol B. metoprolol C. nadfilol D. propranolol E. pindolol Answer: B, metoprolol This is a picky Q for the […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 73
A patient that must be on a beta-blocking agent has reactive airway disease and commonly experiences central nervous system side effects from medications. Which of the following beta-blockers would most likely be tolerated by this patient? A. atenolol B. metoprolol C. nadfilol D. propranolol E. pindolol Answer: B, metoprolol This is a picky Q for the […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 29
Upon review of an EKG, you notice periodic, repetitively absent QRS complexes and “grouped beating.” Which of the following is the explanation? Third-degree heart block Mobitz Type II heart block Mobitz Type I heart block First-degree heart block Sinus tachycardia Answer: C Mobitz Type I heart block I don’t like the wording of this question, […]
The Daily PANCE and PANRE Question 77
A patient with acute renal failure proves a urine specimen that demonstrates normal osmolality and sodium content. The urine contains no casts, but RBCs are present. Which of the following is the most likely etiology of this patient’s acute renal failure? A. prerenal cause B. intrarenal — glomerulonephritis C. intrarenal — acute tubular necrosis D. […]
The Daily PANCE and PANRE Fast Track – Question 26
A mother brings her nine year-old son to your office, along with the snake that bit him 20 minutes earlier. Which of the following, if identified during your examination of the snake, is most suggestive that the snake is poisonous? A. elliptical pupils B. a rounded head C. a double row of caudal plates D. […]
How to Become a PA for IMGs and International Students
Tips for International Students & International Medical Graduates on Becoming a Physician Assistant in the USA The number of International Medical Graduates (IMG) and International Students (IS) pursuing a career as a physician assistant in the US is on the rise. For PA programs, in general, the requirements and rules are the same for everyone. […]
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How to Go to PA School for Free: The NHSC and Me
I am a National Health Service Corps Scholar and a Physician Assistant (PA) There are two types of us: I was one of the lucky ones who had the privilege of being part of the scholarship program. I received a monthly stipend while in PA school to help pay for books, medical supplies, housing, food, […]
Good Job You’re Almost Done – Just One More Thing
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Most Social Problems Do Not Have a Quick Fix
When Good Intentions Are Not Enough As I prepare for my first medical mission trip to Haiti, I question my intentions. I fear that this trip may turn out to be less about helping (because who can help anybody in a week) and more about fulfilling my desire to experience the “thrill” of international medicine. […]
The Physician Assistant Personal Statement Workshop
Workshop 1: 7 Personal Statements in 7 Days: In this special week-long introductory session of the personal statement workshop, we are pulling essays submitted from the comments section through our free essay submission process and providing you, and our users, with a more detailed analysis of their essays. We present you with the original essay and then […]
The Physician Assistant Life Book Club
ISSUE 44 | NOVEMBER 2017 The Mask of Masculinity HOW MEN CAN EMBRACE VULNERABILITY, CREATE STRONG RELATIONSHIPS, AND LIVE THEIR FULLEST LIVES By Lewis Howes BUY THE BOOK The Mask of Masculinity isn’t a book I necessarily planned on reading, but I was compelled to read it for two reasons: One, Lewis Howes is a […]
The 5 Steps to PA School
Learn the 5 essential steps to get into PA school, from prerequisite coursework and healthcare experience to crafting the perfect personal statement and securing strong letters of recommendation. Discover insider tips and strategies from a successful PA school applicant and admissions directors from top-ranking programs.
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 44
An 18-year-old female presents after completing her freshman year at college. Two months ago, she developed “bronchitis” which has persisted. She has become increasingly tired and has frequent night sweats. A chest x-ray today reveals a left mediastinal mass. What is the next step in her evaluation? repeat the chest x-ray in six months ultrasound […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 7
A 14 year-old is experiencing a severe asthma attack. Although he is using accessory muscles to breath, auscultation of his chest reveals no audible wheezing. His heart rate is 160 and his respiratory rate is 52. Which of the following arterial blood gases represents the worst prognosis? A pH = 7.52; pC02 = 28; p02 […]
The Daily PANCE and PANRE Fast Track – Question 37
A young female presents with several “target-like lesions” on her arms, legs and ,, thorax. She takes birth control pills and recently completed a ten day course of penicillin. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. erythema multiforme B. erythem nodosum C. erysipelas D. pleurodynia E. erythema chronicum migrans Answer: A Target lesions are erythema […]
Physician Assistant Personal Statement Collaborative Reviews and Testimonials
A Message from Stephen Pasquini PA-C You deserve an essay that demonstrates your greatest strengths. Why? Because you have worked tirelessly and invested your time, money, and precious resources to fulfill your goal of becoming a PA. We are grateful for each one of you who has gifted us with your trust and your unique personal statement […]
The PA Life Mock Interview Reviews, Testimonials, and Successes
A Message from Stephen Pasquini PA-C The best way to prepare for your PA school interview is to practice, practice, practice…with a PA school admissions expert who understands the system and who will give you honest feedback and guidance throughout the process. You also want to know that your practice is paying off. We have […]
Use this Interview Hack to Get The Physician Assistant Job of Your Dreams!
There is a ton of scientific evidence that proves the importance of NONVERBAL CUES that govern how we think and feel about ourselves. We tend to ignore the importance of these nonverbal cues in favor of other, more conventional ideas. But this research has broad implications for everyone, especially people who suffer from feelings of […]
5 PA School Essays That Got These Pre-PAs Accepted Into PA School
Ever wonder what PA school admissions directors are really looking for in a winning PA school essay? Have you been searching the internet and physician assistant forums for samples of PA school applicant essays for reference? Have you ever thought that your personal statement might be a bit, well, boring? We’ve got your back. In […]
The Daily PANCE and PANRE Fast Track – Question 45
A mother brings her adult son to your office, relating a history of two weeks of difficulty sleeping, irritability, and problems with relationships with others. He has also been very talkative, expressed a multitude of “great ideas” and just seems to “talk constantly.” Several weeks ago, he seemed depressed. Which of the following diagnostic studies […]
The Daily PANCE and PANRE Question 46
A 17-year-old male is stabbed in the anterior chest with an ice pick. He quickly becomes hypotensive, tachycardic and obtunded. His breath sounds are equal, his neck veins are distended, and his chest x-ray is normal. What condition is most likely? Simple pneumothorax Tension pneumothorax Pericardial Tamponade aortic laceration distal to the origin of the […]