What Adie’s Tonic Pupil, sometimes called the Holmes-Adie syndrome, is an unusual neurologic disorder in which the ability of the pupil to constrict is impaired, usually in one eye (although the second eye has a tendency to become involved eventually, usually at a later time, in about 20-30% of cases). Symptoms It is generally associated […]
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The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 58
A patient presents with a recurrent history of swelling on the right side of the jaw that begins while eating and subsides within two hours postprandially. You suspect: hypochondriasis sialolithiasis parotitis an abscessed tooth conjunctivitis mandibularis Answer: B Sialolithiasis Sialo(salivary gland) lithiasis (stone) is described in this question. Parotitis would be inflammation and infection of the […]
Cookie Cutter Medicine: The Future of PAs and The Future of Medicine
One of the most popular books ever written on building a business is called The E-Myth Revisited (affiliate link), and here’s what the author, Michael E. Gerber says about the perfect business model: The model will be operated by people with the lowest possible level of skill Because if your model depends on highly skilled […]
Total Spanish: Learn Spanish with the Michel Thomas Method
This is my favorite Spanish learning system of all time. Michel Thomas was a gifted linguist who mastered ten languages in his life-time and became famous for teaching much of Hollywood’s ‘A’ list how to speak a foreign language. Film stars such as Mel Gibson, Woody Allen, Emma Thompson and Barbara Streisand paid up to […]
The Pre-PA Advisor Series: Patient Contact Hours and Healthcare Experience
The Pre-PA Advisor Series Welcome to the PA Advisors Series – a special series of posts where PA school applicants like yourself ask the tough questions and admissions directors from top-ranking PA schools provide the answers. Today We Will Discuss: Patient Contact Hours and Healthcare Experience Requirements for PA School Here are some of the questions […]
Welcome to Your Virtual PA School Clinical Rotation
What if you could take a virtual tour through the NCCPA Content Blueprint? Not just mindless memorization of key terms and test-worthy pearls but matching those facts with faces. What if you could go bedside and visit patients with real conditions, even rare conditions from the comfort of your home? What if each of these […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 19
A 55-year-old male presents complaining of “difficulty writing” using his dominant hand and some “slurred” speech. He has a h/o hypertension, DM type II, and hypertriglyceridemia. Which of the following would you anticipate to find on a CT scan of his head, as the explanation for his chief complaint? hemorrhage in the distribution of his […]
What’s Your #1 Personal Statement Struggle?
Are you struggling to write your PA School personal statement? Are you afraid your essay doesn’t stand out, it’s over the character count, or worse yet, it doesn’t even answer the simple question: “Why do I want to be a PA? Well, you are not alone! This year, as part of our PA school collaborative […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 60
Fluid from a thoracentesis is grossly purulent. The effusion from which this fluid was aspirated is best described as a(n): loculated effusion chylothorax empyema hydrothorax hemothorax Answer: C Empyema A grossly purulent tap would suggest staph (empyema). Loculated effusion does not describe either a trans or exudative effusion. Chylo and hydrothorax suggest a transudative effusion (nonpurulent). And hemothorax […]
How to Become a Straight-A Student: The Unconventional Strategies Real College Students Use to Score High While Studying Less
Getting good grades in college is not about studying harder but about studying smarter. This is the book I wish I had when I was completing my undergraduate coursework, taking the GRE’s and later on in PA School. This is the most important book you may read this year! Click here
Lange Q&A Physician Assistant Examination
I would highly recommend this book for anyone studying for the PANCE or PANRE. I spent the two weeks head down in this book working through questions. I was not at all surprised to see many of the same questions on the actual exam. Beyond the questions though are strong indicators of where to focus […]
Overcoming Obstacles on Your Path to Becoming a Physician Assistant
Life is full of obstacles. They can be as simple as getting out of bed in the morning or as arduous as writing the perfect PA school application essay. Most of the time, the biggest obstacle is ourselves (affiliate link). The excuses that we create to avoid doing the things that matter most. This is […]
Top 5 Reasons NOT to Become a Physician Assistant
Here are the Top 5 Reasons NOT to Become a Physician Assistant (PA) 1. You are becoming a PA because it’s (enter your reason here) than becoming a doctor Examples include: It’s easier than becoming a doctor It’s more convenient than becoming a doctor It’s more practical than becoming a doctor It’s my backup plan […]
PA School Reapplicants: How to Rewrite Your PA School Essay for Guaranteed Success
Are you reapplying to PA school after not gaining acceptance last round? What will you do with your old personal statement? Toss it completely? Change a few details and cross your fingers? The answer is somewhere in the middle. What should you do with your original PA school personal statement as a PA school reapplicant? […]
LinkedIn Profile Writing and Editing Service for PAs
If you’re a physician assistant/associate, pre-PA, or PA student then you know how important it is to have a strong LinkedIn profile. But writing and editing your LinkedIn profile can be a daunting task. That’s where our LinkedIn Profile Writing and Editing Service comes in. We will help you create, edit, or update your LinkedIn […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 21
This papulosquamous eruption is most common in young adults. A single oval patch is generally noted several days before a more generalized, fawn-colored rash erupts. This rash is most prevalent on the trunk, and the proximal upper and lower extremities. The rash spontaneously disappears over 5 to 6 weeks. The diagnosis is: pityriasis rosea tinea […]
PA School Student Loan Consultation and Repayment Optimization
Worried You’ll Never Have Financial Freedom? Say goodbye to your student loan debt in record time. Our student loan curbside is specifically designed for PAs starting their financial planning journey with substantial amounts of student debt. Together, we will create a thorough debt reduction plan based on your current financial situation and goals. Who is […]
Resuscitation!
Resuscitation! is the award-winning virtual patient simulator that makes learning medicine addictive! Resuscitation gives you a case presentation of a patient who is ill, and you play the role of the health care provider. You are in control and can take a history, perform a physical exam, develop a differential diagnosis and administer therapy to […]
Physician Assistant vs. Physician Associate: A Rose is a Rose?
Juliet: “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” OK, a show of hands. Who would prefer we change the name of our profession? Should it be physician assistant or physician associate? Or something else entirely? The Case for Physician Assistant Patients are already confused by what we do. […]
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The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 22
A patient presents complaining of generalized swelling. Her urine is positive for protein. Her serum testing reveals hyperlipidemia and hypoalbuminemia. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? cirrhosis nephrotic syndrome congestive heart failure cystitis pyelonephritis Answer: B Nephrotic syndrome This is a classic presentation of nephrotic syndrome. Note: * This is part of […]
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Physician Assistant Application Letter of Recommendation Samples: Applying to PA School
PA School Letters of Reference Here are two letters of recommendation I received when applying to PA school. I am not posting them here to fluff my feathers but merely to serve as an example of what I included as part of my actual PA school application. A great letter of recommendation weighs heavily in your favor. […]
Book Review: A Comprehensive Review for The Certification and Recertification Exam for Physician Assistants
This book is the gold standard when it comes to summarizing all the information you learned in PA school in less than 300 pages. This particular book is one of the most recommended by my peers. The author Claire O’Connell also just happens to be one of my favorite professors in PA School. It provides a good look at […]
Do Physician Assistants Get Sued? Medical Malpractice, Liability and Lawsuits – A Guide for PAs
Do physician assistants get sued? Of course, they do, but based on seventeen years of data from the National Practitioner Data Bank, nationwide physician assistant malpractice demonstrates lower malpractice incidence and average payment amounts compared to MDs and advance practice nurses! Can I get a Whoot Whoot for PAs! PA Malpractice Incidence There is one malpractice payment […]
Physician Assistant/Associate (PA) Salary for all 50 States Adjusted by Cost of Living 2024
According to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, released on April 3, 2024, physician assistants/associates (PAs) in the U.S. earn an impressive average annual salary of $130,490, with a mean hourly wage of $62.74. The latest American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) salary report showed a slight (5.8% NOT inflation adjusted) increase […]
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
It might seem odd to see a children’s book on a board about books for PAs. But if I were to choose one book that can teach us all about unconditional love and the definition of a life well-lived, it would be this one.
The #1 Mistake PRE-PAs Make on Their Personal Statement
What’s the #1 mistake that potential PAs and pre-physician assistant students make while drafting their PA school personal statement? A failure to outline and plan! Outlining your personal statement is like following a proven recipe. Although strong personal statements do not all follow the same format (nor should they), there is a certain formula for success that will […]
The PA and Supervising Physician Relationship: 5 Must Haves!
Over my 15 years + as a PA I have had been lucky to work with some incredible physicians. Physicians who get what I do, treat me like a colleague and understand my utility (both to my patients and to the practice). The best working relationships are the same as those that make a great […]
Can the PA-CAT® Exam Predict PA School Success?
With over 1115,000 PAs actively working in the US and a projected increase of 37% through 2025, it is fair to say that the PA profession is growing. Along with a burgeoning clinician demand for PAs, there is an even more significant burden placed on PA academic programs to recognize those individuals best prepared for […]