I graduated from PA school in May and failed my first attempt at the PANCE in July. I was not nearly as prepared as I should have been and in the following 90 days, I developed into a completely different PA. I listened to all of your podcasts, took every practice test (at least once), […]
Laurin, PA-S
I was interviewed and accepted into 4 of the programs I applied to (including my #1)!  I am sharing because I want to say thank you so much for these questions! I went over them and they helped me feel extremely prepared, and that confidence definitely translated well during my interviews! I finally feel ecstatic when […]
Jane A. Pre-PA
I have been struggling for a long time deciding if I want to go to medical school or PA school. I have wanted to be a doctor my entire life and I was so hesitant to give that up to be a PA but then I read your article “Why My Wife is Happy I’m […]
Cheriee Slobodsky, MPH, PA-C
Thanks for creating the PA life. It has been a great resource for me as I review for my PANRE. Â I am recommending the website to my PA staff.
Melissa Beck RPAC
Your review was excellent and helped me pass my PANRE Last month. Thank you
Jax, PA-S
Hi Stephen, I just wanted to let you know that I have been a huge fan of your site for a long, long time. I started using your site a couple years ago when I was still struggling between the MD/PA decision. I had your site to go to when I started the CASPA application […]
Samantha D. Pre-PA
I just want to thank you for this post, and for this entire website. It has been and will continue to be an essential component on my path to becoming a Physician Assistant.
David PA-S
I love your site and think that it is the most enjoyable studying resource that I have use so far.
Michelle Murphy, Pre-PA
I worked closely with Duke and Sue for the revisions on my personal statement. They must have edited my original version half a dozen times before they felt it was good enough to send off and never made it seem like an inconvenience. They always responded to my e-mails within a 24-hour time frame but […]
Erica PA-S
I was accepted. Thanks for the info and the good vibes Stephen!
Rebecca Lynch, PA-C
Stephen, Just wanted to let you know that I am enjoying your site very much and believe it is helping more than any other site I’ve used thus-far (I have done HippoPA, not bad, and Brian Wallace’s site). Will study some more, don’t feel ready yet! I’m an older PA, practiced for 18 years, have […]
Manyi PA-C
Just letting you know I PASSED my boards. Thank you so so very much for the advise. May the Lord Almighty continue to bless you real good.
Brittni S – Pre-PA
I am writing to you for no other reason than to say that it is such a relief to find someone as honest as yourself telling their story which is not all rainbows and butterflies. Of course, I hope to be accepted the first year, but it is my full intention to keep trying if […]
Kristin F. PA-C
First of all, thank you so much for all of the resources you have made available for those of us studying for the PANRE! This is fabulous and wish I’d known about it sooner.Â
Kimberly Bastible, MS, PRA-C
I love your site! I’m recertifying soon and your site is so incredibly helpful. I’ve been a PA in a niche area for most of my career, so recertifying is always an issue. Thank goodness I found your site!!
Patrice
I just want to say thank you! I stumbled across this post while searching the pros and cons of being a PA vs MD. You described what I want out of life perfectly. You have helped me figure it out and hopefully I’ll be going to PA school by next year. Once again, thank you […]
Elena Olmedo PA-2B
Thank you for setting up this fabulous website; it is an incredible resources for those interested in learning about this medical profession!
Kristi Russo Pre-PA
I am currently a student applying to Physician Assistant programs, and I just wanted to explain how much you have helped me in putting together my application. I luckily stumbled across your website and found myself reading the entire forum as well as the provided additional websites. In doing so, you have clarified many questions […]
Britni
Hi Stephen, I want to thank you. You have been a great inspiration to my husband, Travis. Â Travis has mentioned numerous articles you have written, and I have been sent many links from your website. I especially liked, “Why My Wife is Happy I am a Physician Assistant and not an MD.” Travis used this […]
Diana Diaz
Thank you so very much for your reaching out to me. I will take your advise to heart. Your words of encouragement mean so much to me! Many thanks again for taking the time!
Kenny
Just want to say- Thank you for your website. Â I just passed the recert and it was thank to your recommendations of review material.
Jack Gerstner
Thank you for that awesome and impassioned testimonial for PA school, you have definitely tipped the balance for me and confirmed much of what I was already pondering.
Marilyn Otero
Firstly, thank you. I take my boards tomorrow and was a mess until  I reviewed your exams. The humor was great and really helped to ease my tension. Keep up the great work!
Christopher Corvey
Hi Stephen, I would like to first say thank-you for being so open and transparent with what you write on this website. Reading your post, “Why my Wife is Happy I am a Physician Assistant and not an MD”, was like looking directly into a mirror of my life.
Eugene V.
I am writing this because I wanted to share with you that I have been accepted to the University of Iowa PA program. Â I would like to once again thank you for your insight and guidance while writing my personal statement, it came at just the right time.
Sam
I really respect your advice and the good example that you set as a PA and as a husband and father. You’re great!
Lina Sims, Pre-PA
Thank you again for your help, support, and positive energies! Whenever I feel down, IÂ just read some of your past emails and my personal statement, and I re-center my thoughts.
Jessica
I have an interview coming up beginning of December. Will definitely be checking out your website for tips and inspiration! Thanks again!
Carmen Bissessar
Thank you for making your blog! I am obsessed with it (in a non crazy way)
Steve Smith, PA- S, Hospitalist at Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center
Just completed the PANRE and passed quite comfortably. I used your practice exams as part of my preparation. They were quite helpful for question format and content. Thanks for providing such a useful service.
