My first day as a real PA I remember my first day on the job as if it were yesterday. I was petrified . . . To put it mildly. When I ask other PAs about their first day they often proclaim having had a certain sense of calm. For me, it was pure fear. […]
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A Conversation Every Physician Assistant Has Had
If you are a practicing Physician Assistant this will surely make you laugh! How many times have you had this conversation? The Conversation Highlights: What are you doing these days? I have a great girlfriend, Kim and she’s a nurse I met her here at the hospital where I sometimes work as a physician assistant […]
PANCE & PANRE Exam Pass and Failure Rates: An Update for 2023
The Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) has been in existence since 1973, and as of 2023, over 168,318 people have taken the exam. In recent years, we have seen some fluctuations in the pass rates, with notable changes following the release of new exam blueprints in 2019. Historical Perspective on PANCE Pass Rates Since […]
The Best Treatment For Your Patients: Your Time and Attention
Sometimes what your patient really needs is your time and attention. This, of course, is not just true in your medical practice but applies to your life in general. We get so caught up with things that can be measured. We look to our prescriptions pads for the answer. But I will tell you this: […]
Academy Membership Renewals and Extensions
Hi! If you have reached this page it’s because your membership has expired. But there is good news! If you would like to extend your membership, I currently offer 3 membership extensions at a discounted rate You can choose which one works best for you Note: Make sure you are logged into your member account prior […]
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!
How To “Ace” The Physician Assistant School Interview
A wonderful, “must read book” by Andrew Rodican PA-C Buy on Amazon
Physician Assistant Shadow Online
If you are looking for a PA to shadow, or if you are a practicing PA who wants to help out a pre-PA student in need. Start Here! I have created a shadowing schedule here as well, and will try to make myself available once per month. We may have other opportunities at our clinic […]
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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 […]
My PA School Interview: The Journey of a Lifetime
It seems like just yesterday. Like Gene Kelly in the 1952 classic “Singing in the Rain,” there I stood, rain-drenched, under an iconic cast-iron streetlight, holding a soggy white letter in my hand. The letter that said: “You have been accepted for a PA School Interview.” I was living in Seattle at the time, two […]
Free PANCE and PANRE 120 Question Exam with Interactive Q&A
This PANCE and PANRE practice exam is designed to enhance your learning process. It is 100% free and makes a great review for both the PANCE and PANRE. There are in question answers and hints which provide test takers with immediate feedback. This is an excellent exam for board review and to introduce topics for […]
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 PA LIFE READING RECOMMENDATION EMAIL
“Can you recommend any good books?” After being asked this question a thousand times, I put together a private email list of book recommendations. The goal of the newsletter is to recommend books that stick with you long after you’ve put them down—or better yet, change your life. The email is simple and quick. Each […]
Which State Has the Largest Number of Physician Assistant Programs?
Hint, You May be Surprised (Or not) Programs in these four states make up more than one-third of all programs, roughly (34%) I am a native Californian who traveled 3,000 miles East (the day after I got married) to attend PA School at Rutgers University in New Jersey. If you are trying to make it […]
From Mock Interviews to PA Practice: Tolu Fannon Shares Her Journey
Gain valuable insights from Tolu Fannin, a practicing PA who shares her journey from being a pre-PA student to a mock interviewer. Learn tips for gaining experience, selecting a program, excelling in school, and thriving in your PA career.
Direct Entry and Dual Degree BS/MS Pre-Physician Assistant/Associate Programs
Direct Entry PA Programs There are 44 direct-entry, dual-degree BS/MS Physician Assistant/Associate (PA) programs in the United States. These programs offer early provisional acceptance to exceptional high school students who wish to accelerate their academic and career paths to becoming physician assistants. Application for the program is usually made during the senior year of high […]
How NOT to be a PA Sellout: The Physician Assistant Vocation
So many PAs I meet are unsatisfied with their careers. I have met many a PA or NP who has become entangled in a web of profit-driven, incentivized-by-the-numbers healthcare. They have forgotten why they became a physician associate (PA) to begin with. We all become PAs with a great desire to help people, but it […]
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 […]
Use this Interview Hack to Get The Physician Assistant Job of Your Dreams!
There is a ton of scientific evidence that proves the importance of NONVERBAL CUES that govern how we think and feel about ourselves. We tend to ignore the importance of these nonverbal cues in favor of other, more conventional ideas. But this research has broad implications for everyone, especially people who suffer from feelings of […]
The Daily PANCE and PANRE Extended Edition – Question 62
A 31 year-old pharmacist complaining of rectal pain. He describes the pain as “a severe tightness that awakens him from sleep.” His bowel activity is normal. He denies rectal bleeding and seepage. He adds that sleep interruption is problematic, because with the number of hours he works, every minute of sleep is important. What is […]
Congratulations You Did it – Time to Take Your Day 60 Midterm Exam
Now that you finished the 60 day email review series it is time to test your knowledge. Many of you may have either taken your exam or are really close to the deadline. If you have the time, you can sign up below to take an interactive midterm exam which covers every question from days 30-60 of […]
The Future of Physician Assistant Education: Stop Stealing Dreams
Have you heard of Seth Godin’s free education manifesto Stop Stealing Dreams? In this manifesto, he discusses the history of education in America. How it was tailored to create “cogs in an industrial machine” rather than the much-needed linchpin’s necessary to drive future innovations. “School has become an industrialized system, working on a huge scale, […]
Physician Assistant/Associate (PA) Salary for all 50 States Adjusted by Cost of Living 2024
According to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, released on April 3, 2024, physician assistants/associates (PAs) in the U.S. earn an impressive average annual salary of $130,490, with a mean hourly wage of $62.74. The latest American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) salary report showed a slight (5.8% NOT inflation adjusted) increase […]
The Daily PANCE and PANRE Fast Track – Question 1
A 31 year-old pharmacist complaining of rectal pain. He describes the pain as “a severe tightness that awakens him from sleep.” His bowel activity is normal. He denies rectal bleeding and seepage. He adds that sleep interruption is problematic, because with the number of hours he works, every minute of sleep is important. What is […]
PA Link Love: From PA Study Guides to a Dermatological Instagram
{Every now and then, I publish a series of cool links. Enjoy!} PAs On The Web A PA Tumbler blog with a hidden gem of great study guides (look at the links in the sidebar) I have compiled his study guides into my own dropbox folder to simplify the process. It includes things such as […]
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 […]
To be a Great Physician Assistant Focus on Patients not Numbers
ast night, was a late night in the clinic. It was also a very long day. If you looked at my “numbers” you may wonder why. But nothing bothers me more than converting patients into numbers. It goes against everything I signed up for when I chose to become a physician assistant. In order to do […]
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 […]
The PA Life Pre-PA Consulting Service: Reviews, Testimonials, and Success Stories
A Message from Stephen Pasquini PA-C We understand that the path to becoming a PA can be overwhelming and confusing. There are many steps involved, from selecting the right undergraduate courses to completing the application process and preparing for interviews. Our team at The PA Life is committed to helping aspiring PAs achieve their dreams. […]