Welcome to episode 21 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast. The Audio PANCE and PANRE is an audio board review series that includes 10 Multiple Choice PANCE and PANRE Board Review Questions in each episode. I hope you enjoy this free audio component to the examination portion of this site. The […]
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Your Main Goal on Your Path to PA Shouldn’t be Immediate Success or Money, But to Learn as Much as Possible
Your primary goal as a new physician assistant or as someone hoping to become one should not be immediate success or money, but to learn as much as possible. When people look for a “way in” to a particular field – an internship or first job – they often search for positions that promise the […]
Make a Difference – Train the Next Generation of PAs in Sub-Saharan Africa as a Clinical Associates Mentor
Note: The Clinical Associates twinning partnerships in South Africa are made possible through the support of the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in South Africa. Activities are carried out through institutional partnerships linking South African universities with counterpart institutions in the United States. […]
How to get 100 CME Credits as a Broke Physician Assistant
Let me guess… Your employer is not reimbursing you for CME? Or, maybe you receive reimbursement, but your budget is limited. You get all those mailers about fabulous CME events in exotic places at fancy hotels only to flip it over and vomit at the price tag. With limited vacation time and limited money, maybe […]
Pre-PA Hack of the Day: Use Volunteering to Gain Essential Experience as a Physician Assistant
Most people think of volunteering as something that can only be done for nonprofit organizations. What you may not realize is that you can volunteer virtually anywhere (although in hospitals and clinics this can be limited). You’ll find that few people turn down the offer of free help. And it is in here that lies […]
Physician Assistant Resume and Curriculum Vitae
When I was applying for my first job as a physician assistant I searched all over to find a good sample of a physician assistant resume, but they are few and far between. So in the name of helping other PAs like yourself here your go. I have used this template to apply for three jobs and […]
The Costco Vitamin and Supplement Shopper: Patient Cheat Sheet
When it comes to vitamins I am not big on all the hype. That being said, I am a big fan of supplemental vitamin D3 and fish oil for most patients. I have some other recommendations in this area as well, as you will see below. The key though is compliance and in the world […]
Why Do You Want to be a Physician Assistant?
Have you spent hours thinking about your answers to why you want to be a PA? Do you have the perfect pre-formulated answer just waiting to deliver; hook, line, and sinker? Or, maybe you are approaching this question as I did: You have a pretty good idea of what you want to say and figure, “the […]
Why my Wife is Happy I am a Physician Assistant and not an MD
“In my life, family will always be my greatest priority. I love my patients like I love life itself, but I love my family even more than life itself.” – Stephen Pasquini PA-C. Years ago, I dreamt of being an MD. Since I was a small child, in fact, to me, this would be the pinnacle […]
Made by PA: Through the Eyes of a Young Physician Assistant
My Name is Sean Conroy, I am a Physician Assistant, and I wrote a book. The question I encounter the most is “What inspired you to write a book?” The answer is not straightforward. As PAs, we all have experiences that change us, some touching, some devastating, some hilarious. I don’t claim that mine are […]
I Want to Know if I am Making the Right Choice to be a Physician Assistant?
Let me guess, you’re asking yourself . . . “Am I am making the right choice of becoming a physician assistant over a doctor?” “Am I letting myself down?” “Am I selling out?” “Am I letting my family down?” “Am I giving in?” “Am I taking the easier road?” I know how important these questions […]
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NCCPA Examination Content Blueprint PDF (ECB)
When studying for the PANCE or PANRE let the NCCPA Content Blueprint be your guide! Along with a good review book, the content blueprint allows you to focus your review on the topics that will be covered on the PANCE and PANRE. In my experience, it is best to review the blueprint, find your weak […]
31 (NEW) CASPA PA School Personal Statement Examples
Several years ago, I published a blog post titled 31 Physician Assistant Personal Statement Examples, which has been viewed over half a million times. The chance to read other people’s PA school essays proved so enticing that we even wrote a book about it. It’s called 101 CASPA PA school personal statement examples and is […]
No Experience Required! 84 PA Schools That Don’t Require Healthcare Experience
Are you looking to get into PA School fast? Then skip the healthcare experience! Below is a list of 84 PA programs in the United States that do not require patient care experience for PA school admissions. I use “require” lightly because many of these schools which claim no healthcare experience requirement do “strongly recommend” or “prefer” PA school […]
Healthcare Experience Required for PA School: The Ultimate Guide
Patient Care and Healthcare Experience for PA School Today we are going to tackle step 2 of my 5 steps to PA school series by taking a very detailed look at healthcare experience requirements for PA school. Included, in this discussion is a side-by-side comparison of healthcare experience requirements of all PA programs in the United States. PA is different from […]
Why We Really Need PAs in the UK: The British Physician Associate
Welcome to part three of this nine-part miniseries by documentary filmmaker Adam Halbur on the PA model around the world. Growing the Physician Associate in the UK In the United Kingdom, PA stands for physician associate. “This is a moniker with a more exacting ring,” according to Jeannie Watkins, then clinical placement lead in the […]
New Graduate Physician Assistant Resume Template
Fully Customizable Microsoft Word New Grad Resume Template New Graduate Physician Assistant Curriculum Vitae This is a resume geared specifically for new graduate Physician Assistants. It is a clean, easy to follow, simple and professional design that is great for the new graduate PA hoping to place emphasis on his/her clinical experience. It is the […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 36
A 6-year-old male is brought into your office for evaluation of his gait. You note that when ambulatory, the medial aspects of his knees are far apart and his feet are unusually close together. Which of the following best describes this condition? cubitus valgus cubitus varus genu valgus genu varum Legg-Calve-Perthes disease Answer: D Genu […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 42
A patient with known hyperlipidemia, taking clofibrate, presents to your office complaining of severe myalgias and weakness. He has noted a dark color to his urine. The laboratory calls with a panic value CPK of 8500. He was recently started on a new medication, four days earlier. Which of the following is most likely the […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 50
This drug causes gingival hyperplasia and hirsutism. At high doses, it can cause nystagmus, ataxia, and diplopia. Which drug is best described by these statements aspirin acetaminophen acyclovir phenytoin valproic acid Answer: D Phenytoin Dilantin (phenytoin) causes these typical symptoms Note: * This is part of the Daily PANCE and PANRE in your inbox email series: […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 55
A patient that you are examining for carpal tunnel syndrome reveals that her paresthesias occur in all five digits. Which digit does NOT experience paresthesias with median nerve neuropathy? first (thumb) second (index) third (long) fourth (ring) fifth (pinky) Answer: E Fifth (pinky) The fifth finger is ALWAYS innervated by the ulnar nerve, and would not […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 9
While suturing a wound, you opt to use lidocaine with epinephrine. The rationale for your choice is: an increase in the absorption of the lidocaine an increase in the diffusion of the lidocaine into the nerve’s myelin sheath an increase in the blood flow to the area of injection an increase in the duration of […]
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The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 57
The examination of a 26-year-old male demonstrates a “bag of worms” consistency within the left hemiscrotum. This finding is suggestive of a(n): an acute case of balanitis varicocele hydrocele spermatocele paraphimosis Answer: B Varicocele This is a description of varicocele (varicose veins of the scrotum). A hydrocele is just a water collection in the scrotum. Spermatocele […]
The Reason I became a Physician Assistant in 20 Minutes and 46 Seconds
his is the video from our global medical mission trip October 2012. We were proud to serve over 600 people with combined medical and dental care. I have written several posts on the topic. It was an amazing experience and every time I need a reminder of why I love my job, I just look […]
The Physician Assistant and the Frog: Kiss Many a Frog Before you Marry a Toad
Every night before bed my wife and I take time as a family to read to our kids. I love fairy tales as teaching tools. I particular love the story of the princess who had to kiss a frog in order to find her handsome prince. There is a moral here: “You have to kiss […]
Physician Assistant New Graduate Sample Resume and Curriculum Vitae
Here is the resume that I used upon graduating from PA School. I am sharing this in hopes of helping others who are trying to decide what to include as part of a resume or curriculum vitae as a new graduate. I have included downloadable Microsoft Word files below. You can download this sample resume for a […]