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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. […]
The Daily PANCE and PANRE Question 46
A 17-year-old male is stabbed in the anterior chest with an ice pick. He quickly becomes hypotensive, tachycardic and obtunded. His breath sounds are equal, his neck veins are distended, and his chest x-ray is normal. What condition is most likely? Simple pneumothorax Tension pneumothorax Pericardial Tamponade aortic laceration distal to the origin of the […]
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5 PA School Essays That Got These Pre-PAs Accepted Into PA School
Ever wonder what PA school admissions directors are really looking for in a winning PA school essay? Have you been searching the internet and physician assistant forums for samples of PA school applicant essays for reference? Have you ever thought that your personal statement might be a bit, well, boring? We’ve got your back. In […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 44
An 18-year-old female presents after completing her freshman year at college. Two months ago, she developed “bronchitis” which has persisted. She has become increasingly tired and has frequent night sweats. A chest x-ray today reveals a left mediastinal mass. What is the next step in her evaluation? repeat the chest x-ray in six months ultrasound […]
Help With a Click
The first time I witnessed a child die of Cholera I knew I could never live the same way again. Every day I take things for granted, like clean drinking water, simple antibiotics to treat an infection, a warm bed. Here at the PA Life my goal is to build a business that helps those less […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 29
Upon review of an EKG, you notice periodic, repetitively absent QRS complexes and “grouped beating.” Which of the following is the explanation? Third-degree heart block Mobitz Type II heart block Mobitz Type I heart block First-degree heart block Sinus tachycardia Answer: C Mobitz Type I heart block I don’t like the wording of this question, […]
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. […]
The Meaning of a Physician Assistant Life
I was going to bed last night and powering off my iPad when something wonderful happened. I received two kind messages, one from a long-time patient of mine and one from a reader of this blog. Both were a message of kindness and gratitude. They were so unexpected and so genuine that they touched me. […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 28
A patient describes a history of a “curtain being brought down over my right eye it stayed there for a few minutes then was lifted back up.” In which of the following arteries is the etiology of this complaint located? anterior cerebral middle cerebral posterior cerebral internal carotid external carotid Answer: D Internal Carotid This […]
Torn Between PA or MD? Here’s How You Decide!
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 […]
The Daily PANCE and PANRE Fast Track – Question 54
A patient presents after falling down some stairs. The chief complaint is pain to the right thumb. During the examination, you note gross laxity in the first metacarpophalangeal joint when moving the right thumb into abduction. An x- ray reveals no fracture. Which of the following structures is injured? A. radial collateral ligament of the […]
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 […]
Trying to Decide if You Want to be a Physician Assistant? Then “OOCH!”
Trying to Decide if You Want to be a Physician Assistant? Imagine a “hypothetical” student, Steve, who has decided to go to physician assistant school. What makes him think that’s a good option? Well, he spent months toying with other possibilities —medical school and even law school— and he eventually decided PA school was the best […]
The Daily PANCE and PANRE Question 24
A 34-year-old female patient presents to the ER with sharp pleuritic-type chest pain. An x-ray shows an enlarged cardiac silhouette suggestive of pericarditis. On more careful questioning, the patient admits to polyarticular arthritis involving the small joints of her hands. Her obstetrical history is positive for two third trimester spontaneous abortions. At this point, you […]
The Daily PANCE and PANRE Fast Track – Question 47
During a newborn’s first feeding attempt, choking, coughing and cyanosis occur. Historically, the mother had polyhydramnios during the pregnancy. Which diagnosis is most likely the explanation for the newborn’s distress? A. choanal atresia B. respiratory distress syndrome C. polycystic kidney disease D. congenital heart disease E. tracheoesophageal fistula Answer: E This is the classic presentation […]
How to Go to PA School for Free: The NHSC and Me
I am a National Health Service Corps Scholar and a Physician Assistant (PA) There are two types of us: I was one of the lucky ones who had the privilege of being part of the scholarship program. I received a monthly stipend while in PA school to help pay for books, medical supplies, housing, food, […]
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 is Like Drinking From a Fire Hose – Exaggerating? Definitely not!
In the first week of PA school, I remember being told that “PA school is like drinking out of a fire hose.” Am I exaggerating? Definitely not! PA school is a crazy journey unlike any other. Every PA program is slightly different, but the didactic year requires that you absorb A LOT of information. Anatomy, […]
The Daily PANCE and PANRE Fast Track – Question 45
A mother brings her adult son to your office, relating a history of two weeks of difficulty sleeping, irritability, and problems with relationships with others. He has also been very talkative, expressed a multitude of “great ideas” and just seems to “talk constantly.” Several weeks ago, he seemed depressed. Which of the following diagnostic studies […]
Little Big Men: The Rise of Kenya’s Clinical Officer
This is part ten of a ten-part docuseries of PAs around the world. Today we travel to Kenya and meet the dedicated pioneers and healthcare heroes who would become Kenya’s first Clinical Officers (CO).
Generative AI and PA School Applications: What You Need to Know
Should PA school applicants use AI tools to write their personal statement? Get clarity on what’s allowed versus prohibited and why authenticity matters most.
Laos: The Birthplace of the U.S. Physician Assistant?
This is part nine of a ten-part series by documentary filmmaker Adam Halbur on the PA model around the world. Today, we go back to where some say the PA profession first started. The country of Laos. Reincarnation: Returning to the Birthplace of the U.S. Physician Assistant When I heard that American physician assistants were volunteering in […]
The Daily PANCE and PANRE Fast Track – Question 37
A young female presents with several “target-like lesions” on her arms, legs and ,, thorax. She takes birth control pills and recently completed a ten day course of penicillin. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. erythema multiforme B. erythem nodosum C. erysipelas D. pleurodynia E. erythema chronicum migrans Answer: A Target lesions are erythema […]
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 CARE EXPERIENCE YOU HAVE, THE STRONGER YOU WILL BE AS A PA SCHOOL CANDIDATE.” How many healthcare experience hours […]
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 NCCPA™ content blueprint. Click here to download my interactive content blueprint checklist This week we will be covering 10 topic specific […]
Crafting the Perfect Letter of Recommendation for Your PA School Applicants
The Importance of Prioritizing Character Over Credentials As a preceptor and mentor for PA school applicants, I am frequently asked to write CASPA letters of recommendation. For years, when writing letters of recommendation, I had a specific process that I followed. First and foremost, I only agree to write letters for individuals whom I know […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 11
Combinations of antimicrobial agents are commonly employed in the treatment of meningitis in infants less than three months old. Ampicillin is commonly an agent included in this regimen. Ampicillin is used empirically for the possible presence of: Escherichia coli Listeria monocytogenes Cytomegalovirus Herpesvirus Haemophilus influenzae Answer: B Listeria monocytogenes While E. Coli can infect an […]
5 Ways to Save Money On PA School Textbooks
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from T.J Matsumoto of PA Cents. How to Get The Most Book for Your Buck! There are a lot of expenses when starting PA school and typically not a lot of income. According to the data, the cost of PA school textbooks (including some supplies) is in the […]