When preparing for your PANCE or PANRE Board exam, it is hard to know what to expect on test day. Yes, you can watch the preparatory NCCPA PANCE Video or PANRE Video and you should, because they are informative. Usually, after I watch them two or maybe even three times, I feel more knowledgeable but also increasingly anxious. […]
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The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 10
An EKG demonstrates a PR interval of 0.16 seconds, a P to QRS relationship of 1:1, a variable heart rate and an R to R interval that is noted to accelerate and decelerate during the respiratory cycle. What is the diagnosis? Wenckebach third-degree heart block atrial fibrillation sinus arrhythmia atrial flutter Answer: D sinus arrhythmia […]
The Interview That Got This Pre-PA Into 5 PA Schools
The Mock PA School Interview That Got This Pre-Physician Assistant Into 5 PA Schools Have you been asking yourself the same question as Tolu? How do you prepare answers for your PA school interview without sounding rehearsed? How do you effectively talk about your weaknesses or discuss your strengths without sounding like a braggart? Just […]
My PA School Rejection Letters – How to Turn Your “Set Back” into a “Set Up”
If I fail more often than you, I win! I have written before about the importance of becoming an epic failure and how this is a fundamental part of becoming an epic success. I was cleaning out some of my old file cabinets today and came across my PA school application documents from 2001. I will be […]
2018 Physician Assistant School Tuition and Fees: Cost Comparison Table
Tuition, Costs, and Fees of Resident and Nonresident Tuition For All 256 US PA Programs How Much Does it Cost to Go to PA School in 2018? Average cost of resident tuition + fees to graduate from an accredited physician assistant program in 2018 is: $79,941 This is an increase of 11% from 2017 Average cost […]
How to Squash PA School Interview Day Stress (4 Simple Steps)
A four-step plan to ease your mind and boost your confidence ahead of the big day. Imagine you’ve landed an interview at your dream PA program. But once you enter the interview room, you freeze up. Your mind goes blank, and you lose access to all those thoughtfully crafted answers you’ve prepared. Needless to say, […]
Episode 55: The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast
The Audio PANCE/PANRE PA Board Review Podcast Welcome to episode 55 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 SMARTYPANCE course content following the NCCPA™ content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet). This week we will be covering ten general board […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 10
An EKG demonstrates a PR interval of 0.16 seconds, a P to QRS relationship of 1:1, a variable heart rate and an R to R interval that is noted to accelerate ad decelerate during the respiratory cycle. What is the diagnosis? A Wenckebach B third degree heart block C atrial fibrillation D sinus arrhythmia E […]
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. […]
Made by PA: The Applicant’s Manual of Physician Assistant Programs
The 2018 Applicant’s Manual of Physician Assistant Programs The Applicant’s Manual of Physician Assistant Programs written by Mark Volpe, MPH, MMSc, PA-C and Brittany Hogan PA-S, provides prospective PA program applicants with detailed information regarding all accredited PA programs in the United States. The book also provides helpful tips for applicants to improve their chances at success during […]
FLASH CARDS – PANCE and PANRE Board Review Set 1 (40 Question Preview)
Access all five 1,250 question EXAM Flashcard Sets on Quizlet when you join the PANCE and PANRE Exam Academy. Includes a free iPhone and Android mobile app so you can study on the go.
Meet the World’s Sexiest PA School Applicants
From GPA to GRE, PCE and HCE check out the latest PA school applicants you need to meet this application cycle. Learn what makes PA school ADCOMs swoon and want to “swipe right” on these PA school applicant CASPA profiles.
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 […]
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 […]
A Surgeon Speaks: 7 Reasons Why You Should Choose PA Over MD
I am a fellowship-trained surgeon. Besides the financial aspect, the following 7 points will make your decision of PA vs. MD easy: 1. It takes on an average at least 15 years (after high school) of head in the sand (books) to complete fellowship and reach the $200,000 debt figure that you are quoting. 2. […]
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 […]
The DO’S and DON’TS of the PANCE and PANRE Examination
What do you think? While taking your PANCE or PANRE should you change your answer if you have a good reason to do so? The DO’S and DON’TS of the PANCE and PANRE Examination The following DO’S and DON’TS are excerpted from the wonderful Lange Q&A Physician Assistant Examination Board Review Book and summarize important points you should always […]
PANCE & PANRE Fast Track Exam 1 – Questions 1-30
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PANCE and PANRE – Legacy Exam 1
Note: If you are studying for the PANCE or the PANRE I recommend these Review Books. I have done my best to ensure the questions and answers on each PANCE/PANRE practice exam are up to date, relevant and accurate. As of now, you must complete the exam and wait for the time to expire prior to receiving/reviewing your […]
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): A. acute case of balanitis B. varicocele. C. hydrocele. D. spermatocele. E. paraphimosis. Answer: B, varicocele. This is a description of varicocele (varicose veins of the scrotum). Hydrocele is just a water collection […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 56
A 22 year-old female complains of vaginal bleeding for 24 hours. Her last menstrual cycle was seven weeks ago She has had an IUD, but currently uses no form of contraception. Her HCG is positive. She denies fever, chills and vaginal discharge, prior to the onset of the vaginal bleeding. You order a pelvic ultrasound […]
The Daily PANCE and PANRE Question 79
During a sports ‘screening physical’ examination, a 15 year-old male is noted to have a murmur. You perform bedside maneuvers in an attempt to delineate which type of murmur you are auscultating. Which of the following would be the finding associated with the highest risk of sudden death for this patient? A. the intensity of […]
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? A. first (thumb) B. second (index) C. third (long) D. fourth (ring) E. fifth (pinky) Answer: E, fifth (pinky) The fifth finger is ALWAYS innervated by the […]
The Daily PANCE and PANRE Question 78
All of the following, when administered to the physically dependent opiate abuser, can precipitate withdrawal symptoms EXCEPT: A. naloxone. B. pentazocine. C. nalbuphine. D. methadone. E. buprenorphine. Answer: D, methadone. That is why we use methadone when weaning folks from opiates (like heroin) Help Support The Physician Assistant Life for FREE! This is provided as […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 54
Wolf-Parkinson-White (WPW) and Lown-Ganong-Levine (LGL) syndrome are both characterized by: A. left ventricular dysfunction. B. a shortened PR interval. C. the presence of delta waves. D. large pericardial effusions. E. marked left ventricular hypertrophy. Answer: B, a shortened PR interval. WPW & LGL both have short PR intervals. WPW also has a “delta wave” and predisposes […]
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 & PANRE Question 53
You are educating a patient that has just been advised that he has “polyps” in his colon. Which of the following statements is FALSE? A. The larger the colonic polyp, the greater the risk of malignant transformation B. Villous adenomas have a 30-70% risk of malignant transformation. C. The greater the number of concomitant colonic […]
10 Reasons Why You Should Become a Physician Assistant
Why should you become a physician assistant? Here are ten good reasons why you should choose to be a PA: 1. You get to help people every day and get paid to do it: Honestly, I could stop here. Every day I wake up to go to work I look forward to the work I […]
The Daily PANCE and PANRE Question 76
Typically, it produces a local burning, followed in 3 to 4 hours by a white area of vasoconstriction. Subsequently, a bleb forms at the bite site, darkens, and is followed over hours to days by tissue necrosis. Which of the following inflicts this envenomation? A. brown recluse spider B. black widow spider C. scorpion D. […]
The Virtual PANCE and PANRE
Welcome to the virtual PANCE and PANRE. The goal of this exercise to replicate the actual test day as best as we can. By practicing within this environment, you will make great strides in decreasing your anxiety come test day. Commit to a day right now (I am waiting while you go pencil it into […]