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. […]
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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 […]
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 […]
The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast Episode 3
Are you bored to death in the car and worried about your upcoming PANCE or PANRE? Do you have a long, painful commute to your next OB rotation and had enough NPR? Do you have time while on a run or at the gym that is filled with tracks by Maroon 5 or Katy Perry and you know […]
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 […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 20
A female in her third trimester of pregnancy developed hypertension, diffuse edema, proteinuria, and hyperreflexia. She was treated with intravenous magnesium sulfate and is now hyporeflexic and drowsy. What do you prescribe now? calcium diazepam an amphetamine additional magnesium oxygen Answer: A Calcium Pre-eclampsia causes hyperreflexia. Magnesium is the treatment. The sign of magnesium toxicity […]
Scholarships, Grants and Loan Repayment Programs for Physician Assistants
PA School is Expensive It goes without saying PA school is expensive. PA school is also demanding, which means you will have limited time (if any) to work while attending school. With the average undergraduate education debt prior to PA school at $36,300 and the average anticipated debt load from PA school at $75,000-$124,000, it […]
300 PA School Interview Questions You Should Be Ready to Answer
So, you have an upcoming PA school interview. Congratulations you’re almost there. Now, of course, there is another hurdle to cross, and that is sounding as amazing as you appear to be on your CASPA application. This isn’t hard because YOU ARE as amazing as you appear to be on your CASPA application, so the […]
3 Things Everyone Should Do Before Starting PA School
If you have three, four, or even five months until you start PA school, here are three things you can do right now to make sure you are prepared for when you walk in the door.
How to Study for (and Pass) The Physician Assistant Recertification Exam (PANRE)
Looking for the essential three steps? click here First of all, let me give you a few truisms: You can choose one of two recertification options: You have three options for PANRE preparation: The PANRE Preparation Process Whether you like it or not, the time will come when you have to recertify. And, of course, it’s […]
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 […]
PA VS MD: The Life and Salary of a Military Trained Physician
As part of the ongoing MD vs. PA discussion, I like to feature comments on the blog from both PAs and MDs. It’s a chance to learn more about what life is really like working in the trenches. Today’s post comes from Doctor B. an active duty military internist. Dr. B. explains how he went […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Daily Eponym: Adie’s Tonic Pupil
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 […]
South Africa’s Clinical Associate (Clin-A): The PA Model Around The World
This is part seven of a nine-part series by documentary filmmaker Adam Halbur on the PA model around the world. Today we take a fascinating look into the real-life of South Africa’s pioneering PA-like clinical associates. South Africa’s Clinical Associate (Clin-A) Starting with programs at Walter Sisulu University and the University of Pretoria (2008) 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 […]
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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 […]
The Australian Physician Assistant: The PA Model Around the World
This is part eight of a ten-part series by documentary filmmaker Adam Halbur on the PA model around the world. Today we take a captivating look into the life of Australia’s pioneering physician assistants. Holy Hell!: The Aussie PA’s determination If I learned anything about physician assistants from Australia, it is that the profession can […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 5
A 34-year-old female presents complaining of symmetrical redness and swelling of the small joints of her hands (PIPs and MCPs). She has noted that the symptoms are worst in the morning. Her erythrocyte sedimentation rate is elevated and her rheumatoid factor is negative. Which of the following diagnosis is most likely? progressive systemic sclerosis CREST […]
Overview of the PANCE, PANRE and Pilot Alternative Blueprints
New 2019 PANCE, PANRE and Pilot Alternative to PANRE blueprints. With a look at the new PANRE three-tier assessment system.
How to Write Your Physician Assistant Personal Statement The Book!
Admissions Directors and faculty share their expectations for your PA school personal statement and we teach you how to write it! What Makes This Book Unique? We have worked with 1000’s of applicants through our Personal Statement and Essay Collaborative and have interviewed PA school faculty and Admissions Directors from 12 top ranking PA […]
How to Prepare for Your PA School Interview Day Essay
Four tips that will guarantee your PA school interview day essay success. When you imagine your PA school interview, what comes to mind? For most, it’s the idea of a one-on-one interview, group interview, multiple mini-interview (MMI), or the pandemic-inspired (and universally despised) Zoom video interview. But there is another kind of interview in town […]
The Daily PANCE and PANRE Fast Track – Question 60
A 28 year-old man presents to the emergency department complaining of sudden onset of shortness of breath associated with sharp right-sided chest pain increased with breathing. On physical examination, respirations are 20 per minute and blood pressure is 120/76 mm Hg. Auscultation of the chest reveals absent breath sounds over the right apex with normal […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 14
Which white blood cell disorder is characterized by the presence of the Philadelphia chromosome in 90% of cases? A chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) B acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) C chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) D acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) E multiple myeloma Answer: C Philadelphia Chromosome occurs in CML. ALL occurs in children. AML is associated […]
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 Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 14
Which white blood cell disorder is characterized by the presence of the Philadelphia chromosome in 90% of cases? chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) multiple myeloma Answer: C Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) – (Philadelphia CreaM cheese) Philadelphia Chromosome occurs in CML. ALL occurs in children. […]
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. […]
The Daily PANCE and PANRE Fast Track – Question 38
Which of the following statements regarding infectious mononucleosis is FALSE? A. Infectious mononucleosis is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. B. Most adults (>90%) have been infected with the Epstein-Barr virus C. Splenic rupture is a dreaded complication of infectious mononucleosis. D. Streptococcal pharyngitis and infectious mononucleosis never coexist. E. The usual mode of transmission of […]