The Audio PANCE/PANRE – Ten PA Board Review Exam Questions Welcome to episode 67 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE PA 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 […]
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5 Tips to Get you Started on Your Personal Essay (and why you should do it now)
Hey, You PA School Procrastinators You know who you are — squeaking under deadlines by a nanosecond, feeling compelled to vacuum, or worse (when truly in the grips of avoidance), deciding to clean the toilet rather than tackle that pesky research paper. Believe me, as a recovering procrastinator, I can relate. Join the club When […]
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 36
Which of the following is most likely the cause of galactorrhea and amenorrhea? A. Sheehan’s syndrome B. prolactin – secreting adenoma C. Frohlich’s syndrome D. Cushing’s disease E. a basophilic adenoma of the pituitary Answer B: Prolactin-secreting adenoma is the most common cause of galactorrhea/amenorrhea (after exclusion of pregnancy). I would choose Sheehan’s syndrome if […]
Podcast Episode 65: Hepatitis B Breakdown With Joe Gilboy PA-C
The Audio PANCE/PANRE – The ABC’s of Hepatitis + The Hepatitis B Breakdown Welcome to episode 65 of the Audio PANCE and PANRE PA Board Review Podcast. In today’s episode, I welcome my friend, exclusive smartypance lecturer, and PA board review extraordinaire Joe Gilboy PA-C who will be breaking down Hepatitis B as you’ve never seen […]
5 Things I’ve Learned Going Into My Fourth Physician Assistant Application Cycle
Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up – Thomas Edison I will be honest; this is not an article I ever thought I’d be writing. I submitted my first PA school application immediately after finishing my undergrad, and here I am, three […]
Physician Assistant vs. Nurse Practitioner vs. Medical Doctor
Medical Profession Comparison Chart: Medical Assistant vs. Nurse vs. Nurse Practitioner vs. Physician Assistant vs. Family Practice Physician (updated ) *Programs vary, and the following represents averages for each vocation. Category Medical Assistant (MA) Nurse (RN, BSN) Nurse Practitioner (NP) Physician Assistant (PA) Physician (MD) Prerequisite Education None None Bachelor’s Degree in nursing and clinical […]
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 59
Which of the following is the earliest manifestation of diabetic nephropathy? A. proteinuria B. a progressive decline in the creatinine clearance C. an elevated serum haptoglobin D. renal insufficiency E. microalbuminuria Answer: E, microalbuminuria Tiny amounts of albumin (microalbumin) show up first – but need a special test ordered to detect it. Intervention at this point […]
Elevate Your Personal Statement: Using Bloom’s Taxonomy for Impactful Writing
The most common advice writers often give pre-PAs is to “show, don’t tell” in your essays. (Though we like to encourage showing AND telling – just like kindergarten!) One form of showing is telling a story in a narrative form, like a scene in a book. Or it could use specific and descriptive anecdotal examples […]
What is a PA? How to Nail This Not-So-Easy Interview Question
“Can you tell me what a PA is?” This is a simple question with a complex answer – It is one of the most common questions posed during a PA school interview. We will teach you how to navigate this question by deep-diving into the essence of a PA and offering guidance on how to answer this question in a personally meaningful and authentic way during an interview.
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 70
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of multiple myeloma? A. elevated serum calcium B. osteoporosis C. “punched out” osseous lesions D. plasma cell infiltration of bone marrow E. hypogammaglobulinemia Answer: E. hypogammaglobulinemia MM is a HYPERgammaglobulinemia – all of the other findings occur in MM Help Support The Physician Assistant Life for […]
Why Our Program? How to Answer This Common Supplemental Essay and Interview Question
Why our program? As you begin your PA school application process, one of the most common supplemental essay and interview questions you may encounter is, “Why our program?” This is an opportunity for you to explain why you are specifically interested in attending that particular college or university and why it is a good fit […]
Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World
This is one of my favorite books of all time. It is written by Dr. Paul Farmer. Warning – If your read this book it will make you a better human being!
The Daily PANCE & PANRE Question 59
Which of the following is the earliest manifestation of diabetic nephropathy? proteinuria a progressive decline in the creatinine clearance an elevated serum haptoglobin renal insufficiency microalbuminuria Answer: E Microalbuminuria Tiny amounts of albumin (microalbumin) show up first – but need a special test ordered to detect it. Intervention at this point with an ACEI prolongs 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 […]
How to Add Virtual Shadowing to Your CASPA Application
In this blog post, I provide tips and resources for finding and completing virtual shadowing experiences and how to effectively include them in your CASPA application for PA school.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
CASPA Video Tutorial Section Four: Program Materials
Welcome to part four of our five-part CASPA tutorial video series. In this video we’ll go step by step over the last section of your CASPA application: The program materials section.
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 […]
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 […]
The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast Episode 7
Welcome to episode 7 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 in […]
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, […]
The Physician Assistant Interview: Thank You and Follow-up (With Sample)
Many people forget the post-interview work that needs to be done during the PA job search. They assume the interview happens, they either get the job or don’t get it, and it’s over. But in many cases, the interview is not the end and specific and strategic follow-up can make the difference in getting hired. […]
Infographic: Countries Where Physician Assistants Work
International Physician Assistants (PAs), Physician Associates, and Advanced Care Providers Infographic demonstrating the international development of the physician assistant profession. A graphical comparison of the countries where PAs can work, train, and practice around the globe. Including country-specific title, United States PA practice authority in that country, PA salary, number of physician assistants or physician […]
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 […]
My PA School Interview Preparation Strategy
Do these 4 things to set yourself up for PA school interview day success! As summer comes to a screeching halt and application deadlines are looming, we are shifting into full-swing interview season. Since many programs adhere to a rolling admissions format, interviews are conducted as early as June and as late as April, right […]
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 […]