Are you struggling to decide between PA or MD, NP or PA, pre-nursing or biochem, a new job vs. your comfy job, CNA vs. MA, or scribe vs. EMT? One day you favor option A and the next day you flounder back to option B or worse, you start looking at option C. Wouldn’t it […]
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Musculoskeletal 1: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast Topic Specific Review Episode 37
Welcome to episode 37 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast. Join me as I continue to cover topic specific PANCE and PANRE review from the Academy course content following the NCCPAâ„¢ content blueprint. Click here to download my interactive content blueprint checklist This week we will be covering 10 topic specific […]
2015 Physician Assistant Program Tuition and Cost Comparison Table
Updated 2015 Physician Assistant Program tuition and cost comparison table. Tuition and cost data for resident and nonresident tuition including length/duration of the PA program. Based on this 2015 data table: Average cost of resident tuition for a two-year physician assistant program is: $65,564 Average cost of non-resident tuition for a two-year physician assistant program is: $76,134 *For […]
How to Get Shadowing Hours During a Global Pandemic
Let me guess; you are struggling to find shadowing hours during the COVID-19 pandemic. Trust me, you are not alone. Many Pre-PA students looking to apply in the next 1-2 years have an extra challenge than those in past years, COVID-19! The global pandemic has changed the way applicants can volunteer, finish prerequisites, shadow, etc. […]
The 10 Best Cities for PAs to Move to in 2025
Discover the top 10 cities where physician assistants thrive in 2025! With PA jobs ranked #2 in healthcare and #4 overall by U.S. News, these professionals enjoy median salaries of $130,020+ and 28% projected growth. Find out which cities offer the best balance of high salaries, job availability, and affordable housing—from Baltimore’s exceptional 53% salary-to-home price ratio to Hartford’s overall winning combination.
Episode 59: Emergency Medicine EOR – The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast
The Audio PANCE/PANRE PA Board Review Podcast Welcome to episode 59Â of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast. Join me as IÂ cover ten Emergency Medicine End of Rotation Exam (EOR) review questions from the SMARTYPANCE course content following the NCCPAâ„¢ and PAEA content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet). This week […]
Episode 53: General Surgery End of Rotation Exam – The Audio PANCE and PANRE Podcast
Welcome to episode 53 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast. Join me as I cover ten PANCE and PANRE Board review questions from the Academy course content following the NCCPAâ„¢ content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet) and the PAEA End of Rotationâ„¢ Exams Blueprints & Topic Lists. This week we will be […]
The PANCE and PANRE Content Blueprint Checklist
Your Blueprint to Success Starts Here! If you are at all like me the hardest part of studying for your PANCE or PANRE is figuring out where to begin. There is an ever-growing list of review books, podcasts, online programs, in-person review courses, and anecdotal recommendations to choose from. It’s overwhelming! So, the key to success […]
Episode 43: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast
Welcome to episode 43 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast. Join me as I cover 10 PANCE and PANRE board review questions from the Academy course content following the NCCPAâ„¢ content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet). This week we will continue to take a break from topic specific board review and […]
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 […]
Genitourinary 1: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast Topic Specific Review Episode 35
Welcome to episode 35 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast. Join me as I continue to cover topic specific PANCE and PANRE review from the Academy course content following the NCCPAâ„¢ content blueprint. This week we will be covering 10 topic specific Genitourinary board review questions. GU accounts for 6% of […]
The Physician Assistant Job or PA School Interview – Email Etiquette
mail is unequivocally the number one technology you must be brilliant at if you are to succeed throughout the PA school interview or job application process. For that reason, you need to be VERY careful when you use email as part of a job search effort or part of your PA school application process. It […]
Physician Assistant Resources
“To fight passionately for what we believe, but remain open to learning and growing. To be committed to helping people grow, deepen and behave more effectively in the world. This is The PA Life! ” – Stephen Pasquini PA-C The Physician Assistant Life Blog The PA Life website was founded in 2012 as a simple […]
How to Find The Direct Patient Care Experience You Need to Become a Physician Assistant
Read on: But you may also be interested in my newest post Healthcare Experience Required for PA School: The Ultimate Guide I could probably summarize this entire blog post with the following sentence: “THE MORE HANDS-ON PATIENT CAREÂ EXPERIENCE YOU HAVE, THE STRONGER YOU WILL BE AS A PA SCHOOL CANDIDATE.” How many healthcare experience hours […]
How to Answer the Hardest PANCE and PANRE Test Questions: Podcast Episode 82
Welcome to episode 82 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE PA Board Review Podcast Join me as we welcome Joe Gilboy PA-C back again to cover best practices that make answering even the toughest PANCE and PANRE Board review questions (and EOR exam questions) a breeze! Below you will find interactive audio breaking down each […]
101 PA School Applicants Answer: What’s Your Greatest Strength?
Stop being normal! Being average is where all the competition, pain, and disaster lie. Normal people become lost or even forgotten about. What are your greatest strengths as a PA school applicant? What separates you from the pack? It’s a common PA school interview question, and it’s also an important step in outlining your PA school […]
How Much Money Do Physician Assistants (PAs) Make?
According to the latest NCCPA data, the average projected salary of certified PAs in 2024 is $120,204 per year or $57.74/hour, $10,017/month, and $2,313/week. The median projected annual salary of a PA is $115,000 per year. This is 218% of the US median salary. According to the NCCPA data, the average total income for Certified PAs has been increasing by 8.7%.
Pulmonology 1: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Podcast Topic Specific Review Episode 29
Welcome to episode 29Â of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast. Over the next few episodes, I will be covering topic specific PANCE and PANRE review from the Academy course content following the NCCPA content blueprint. This week we will be covering 10 topic specific Pulmonology board review questions. Below you […]
The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast Episode 21
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 […]
The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast Episode 19
Welcome to episode 19 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 […]
The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast Episode 15
Welcome to episode 15 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 […]
The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast Episode 13
Welcome to episode 13 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 Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast Episode 5
Welcome to episode 5 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 created this audio series to help you fill some downtime when you are unable to read (like […]
Podcast Episode 81: Internal Medicine EOR Cardiology Questions
Welcome to episode 81 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE PA Board Review Podcast. Join me as I cover ten internal medicine rotation EOR content blueprint questions from the Smarty PANCE physician assistant board and rotation review website. Special from today’s episode: Check out the new Smarty PANCE Internal Medicine Rotation (EOR) Review Course Download […]
Physician Assistant Program Tuition and Costs – Comparison Table
Below is a cost comparison table of most Physician Assistant programs in the United States. *This table has been updated, please visit the 2017 PA School Tuition Comparison Table. PA Program Tuition and Cost Data Tuition and cost data of resident and nonresident tuition including length/duration of the PA program. Keep in mind that these are estimated costs and […]
10 Reasons Why Physician Assistant (PA) is ALMOST the #1 Healthcare Job in 2025
Have you seen the big news? With a score of 7.2 out of 10, Physician Assistants/Associates are the number two healthcare jobs in America in 2025 and the number three of the 100 top US jobs overall (a two-point increase from 2024!). Who’s number one? Hint: It’s closely related to the PA profession. Click the links above to find […]
Why Are So Many Women Becoming PAs? Here’s One Man’s Answer
Although the physician assistant profession began as a male-dominated workforce, women now comprise over 72 percent of physician assistants (PAs) in the United States. In fact, in the 51 short years since our careers’ inception, it was only the first 20 that saw a male-led majority. In 1972, five years after the inaugural class of PAs […]
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 […]
How Much Does it Cost to go to Physician Assistant (PA) School?
So you are considering PA school? Great, now how are you going to pay for it? With the average undergraduate education debt prior to PA school at $36,300 and the average anticipated debt load from PA school at $112,500, it’s probably time to ask the next logical question: With an average undergraduate debt of $36,300 before […]
Episode 47: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast – Comprehensive Audio Quiz
Welcome to episode 47 of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast. Join me as I cover 10 PANCE and PANRE board review questions from the Academy course content following the NCCPAâ„¢ content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet). This week we will be covering 10 general board review questions based on the NCCPA PANCE […]