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In this podcast compilation from The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast, Joe Gilboy PA-C discusses best practices for answering the most difficult PANCE and PANRE test questions. If you are not already subscribed to the podcast, you can download and listen to past FREE episodes here, on iTunes, Google Play Music, or just search for "The

How to Tackle Difficult PANCE and PANRE Test Questions: Part 1 and 2

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Blog, Podcast

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In this podcast compilation from The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast, Joe Gilboy PA-C discusses best practices for answering the most difficult PANCE and PANRE test questions. If you are not already subscribed to the podcast, you can download and listen to past FREE episodes here, on iTunes, Google Play Music, or just search for "The

See One, Do One, Teach One I am sure you have heard the saying, "see one, do one, teach one." This is all fine and dandy, but what if you never get to see one? We have solved the problem of deadbeat preceptors and bad rotation sites by bringing patient cases directly to you. Augment

Go Bedside With ReelDx and Smarty PANCE

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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ReelDx

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See One, Do One, Teach One I am sure you have heard the saying, "see one, do one, teach one." This is all fine and dandy, but what if you never get to see one? We have solved the problem of deadbeat preceptors and bad rotation sites by bringing patient cases directly to you. Augment

Internal Medicine Clinical Rotation (EOR) Review Course The Smarty PANCE internal medicine rotation exam review course follows the PAEA Internal Medicine End of Rotation™ Exam Blueprint Topic List. This blueprint provides the suggested topics for the internal medicine end of rotation exam. Internal Medicine End of Rotation PAEA™ Exam Topic List Smarty PANCE is not

Internal Medicine Rotation Review Course

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Internal Medicine, Rotation Exams

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Internal Medicine Clinical Rotation (EOR) Review Course The Smarty PANCE internal medicine rotation exam review course follows the PAEA Internal Medicine End of Rotation™ Exam Blueprint Topic List. This blueprint provides the suggested topics for the internal medicine end of rotation exam. Internal Medicine End of Rotation PAEA™ Exam Topic List Smarty PANCE is not

The Smarty PANCE emergency medicine rotation exam review course follows the PAEA Emergency Medicine End of Rotation™ Exam Blueprint. This blueprint provides the suggested topics for the emergency medicine end of rotation exam.

Emergency Medicine Rotation Review Course

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Emergency Medicine, End of Rotation Exams, Rotation Exams

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The Smarty PANCE emergency medicine rotation exam review course follows the PAEA Emergency Medicine End of Rotation™ Exam Blueprint. This blueprint provides the suggested topics for the emergency medicine end of rotation exam.

Create and Customize Your PANCE Study Plan to Beat Overwhelm Using Trello In case you didn't notice, there are A LOT of task and time management apps on the market. And while they are all the rage, it doesn't mean these apps are useful for productivity or for organizing large, complex tasks like studying for

Use Trello to Create Your Perfect PANCE Study Plan

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Study Tips

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Create and Customize Your PANCE Study Plan to Beat Overwhelm Using Trello In case you didn't notice, there are A LOT of task and time management apps on the market. And while they are all the rage, it doesn't mean these apps are useful for productivity or for organizing large, complex tasks like studying for

General Surgery Clinical Rotation Review Course The Smarty PANCE general surgery rotation exam review course follows the PAEA General Surgery End of Rotation™ Exam Blueprint. This blueprint provides the suggested topics for the general surgery end of rotation exam. Smarty PANCE is not sponsored or endorsed by, or affiliated with, the Physician Assistant Education Association.

General Surgery Rotation Review Course

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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End of Rotation Exams, General Surgery, Rotation Exams

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General Surgery Clinical Rotation Review Course The Smarty PANCE general surgery rotation exam review course follows the PAEA General Surgery End of Rotation™ Exam Blueprint. This blueprint provides the suggested topics for the general surgery end of rotation exam. Smarty PANCE is not sponsored or endorsed by, or affiliated with, the Physician Assistant Education Association.

The PANRE Smart Search tool. Designed to give you rapid, relevant, and reliable answers to PANRE Pilot exam questions. The PANRE blueprint smart search allows for the real-time search of all level 1, level 2, and level 3 PANRE blueprint content and in turn, provides search results that are based solely on the NCCPA PANRE Content Blueprint.

PANRE Smart Search: Rapid, Relevant, and Reliable PANRE Pilot Search

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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PANRE Pilot

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The PANRE Smart Search tool. Designed to give you rapid, relevant, and reliable answers to PANRE Pilot exam questions. The PANRE blueprint smart search allows for the real-time search of all level 1, level 2, and level 3 PANRE blueprint content and in turn, provides search results that are based solely on the NCCPA PANRE Content Blueprint.

Interactive 2019 NCCPA™ PANCE Pulmonary System Content Blueprint Smarty PANCE is not sponsored or endorsed by, or affiliated with, the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Pulmonary System (10%) Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases • Chronic bronchitis• Emphysema Infectious disorders • Acute bronchiolitis• Acute bronchitis• Acute epiglottitis• Croup• Influenza• Pertussis• Pneumonias o Bacterialo Fungalo HIV-relatedo

PANCE Pulmonary System Content Blueprint Study Guide

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Content Blueprint, Pulmonary

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Interactive 2019 NCCPA™ PANCE Pulmonary System Content Blueprint Smarty PANCE is not sponsored or endorsed by, or affiliated with, the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Pulmonary System (10%) Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases • Chronic bronchitis• Emphysema Infectious disorders • Acute bronchiolitis• Acute bronchitis• Acute epiglottitis• Croup• Influenza• Pertussis• Pneumonias o Bacterialo Fungalo HIV-relatedo

Interactive 2019 NCCPA™ PANCE Cardiology System Content Blueprint Study Guide with Exam and Flashcards Smarty PANCE is not sponsored or endorsed by, or affiliated with, the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Cardiomyopathy • Dilated • Hypertrophic • Restrictive Conduction disorders/dysrhythmias • Atrial fibrillation/flutter • Atrioventricular block • Bundle branch block • Paroxysmal supraventricular

PANCE Cardiovascular System Content Blueprint Study Guide

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Cardiology, Cardiovascular, Content Blueprint

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Interactive 2019 NCCPA™ PANCE Cardiology System Content Blueprint Study Guide with Exam and Flashcards Smarty PANCE is not sponsored or endorsed by, or affiliated with, the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Cardiomyopathy • Dilated • Hypertrophic • Restrictive Conduction disorders/dysrhythmias • Atrial fibrillation/flutter • Atrioventricular block • Bundle branch block • Paroxysmal supraventricular

The NCCPA & PAEA have been kind enough to provide a blueprints, so it only makes sense that we put them to good use! Here are the latest content blueprints for the 2024 & 2025 PANCE and PANRE + PANRE-LA along with the PAEA EOR/EOC blueprints supercharged with links to Smarty PANCE lessons and organ system-specific exams.

Interactive PANCE, PANRE, EOR, and EOC Exam Content Blueprints and Study Schedules

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Content Blueprint, End of Rotation Exams

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The NCCPA & PAEA have been kind enough to provide a blueprints, so it only makes sense that we put them to good use! Here are the latest content blueprints for the 2024 & 2025 PANCE and PANRE + PANRE-LA along with the PAEA EOR/EOC blueprints supercharged with links to Smarty PANCE lessons and organ system-specific exams.

PANRE Level 1 Diseases and Disorders: The Physician Assistant National Recertification Exam (PANRE) Blueprint covers the following 280 level-one assessment topics. Topics assessed at level one requires the following: Recognize most likely diagnosis using signs, symptoms, and risks; refer appropriately.

Level 1 Diseases: Physician Assistant National Recertification Exam (PANRE)

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Level 1 PANRE

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PANRE Level 1 Diseases and Disorders: The Physician Assistant National Recertification Exam (PANRE) Blueprint covers the following 280 level-one assessment topics. Topics assessed at level one requires the following: Recognize most likely diagnosis using signs, symptoms, and risks; refer appropriately.

The Physician Assistant National Recertification Exam (PANRE) Blueprint covers the following 177 level-two assessment topics. Topics assessed at level two require the following: Make appropriate diagnosis by recognizing signs, symptoms, risks and/or interpreting results of diagnostic studies, and have knowledge of first-line treatment.

Level 2 Diseases: Physician Assistant National Recertification Exam (PANRE)

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Level 2 PANRE

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The Physician Assistant National Recertification Exam (PANRE) Blueprint covers the following 177 level-two assessment topics. Topics assessed at level two require the following: Make appropriate diagnosis by recognizing signs, symptoms, risks and/or interpreting results of diagnostic studies, and have knowledge of first-line treatment.

The Physician Assistant National Recertification Exam (PANRE) covers the following thirty-two level-three assessment topics. Topics assessed at level three require the following: 1. Make an appropriate diagnosis by recognizing signs, symptoms, and risks. 2. Interpret the results of diagnostic studies and have knowledge of first-line treatment. 3. Have the knowledge required to manage well-known comorbid conditions, contraindications, and complications.

Level 3 Diseases: Physician Assistant National Recertification Exam (PANRE)

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Level 3 PANRE

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The Physician Assistant National Recertification Exam (PANRE) covers the following thirty-two level-three assessment topics. Topics assessed at level three require the following: 1. Make an appropriate diagnosis by recognizing signs, symptoms, and risks. 2. Interpret the results of diagnostic studies and have knowledge of first-line treatment. 3. Have the knowledge required to manage well-known comorbid conditions, contraindications, and complications.

Are you preparing for your family practice End of Rotation™ (EOR) Exam? The Smarty PANCE family practice rotation exam follows the format of the PAEA Family Medicine End of Rotation Exam™ Blueprint and is ideal as preparation for your family practice clinical rotation exam and as preparation for your PANCE or PANRE

Rotation Exam: Family Medicine

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Family Medicine, Rotation Exams

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Are you preparing for your family practice End of Rotation™ (EOR) Exam? The Smarty PANCE family practice rotation exam follows the format of the PAEA Family Medicine End of Rotation Exam™ Blueprint and is ideal as preparation for your family practice clinical rotation exam and as preparation for your PANCE or PANRE

Women's Health and Reproductive System / OB GYN Clinical Rotation Exam Introducing two new Interactive Women's Health and Reproductive System/Obstetrics Rotation Exams now available to PA students and all members of Smarty PANCE. Not yet a member? You can Join Now and Save. These exams follow the format of the PAEA Women's Health End of

Rotation Exam: Women’s Health, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Reproductive System, Rotation Exams

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Women's Health and Reproductive System / OB GYN Clinical Rotation Exam Introducing two new Interactive Women's Health and Reproductive System/Obstetrics Rotation Exams now available to PA students and all members of Smarty PANCE. Not yet a member? You can Join Now and Save. These exams follow the format of the PAEA Women's Health End of

For the first time, in 2019 the PANCE and PANRE along with the new PANRE pilot (now closed to new applicants) are using different (although similar) blueprints. In this post, I am going to walk you through the new blueprints, and we will take a look at the new PANRE three-tier assessment system. I have

The PANCE, PANRE and Pilot Alternative Blueprint Breakdown

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Content Blueprint

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For the first time, in 2019 the PANCE and PANRE along with the new PANRE pilot (now closed to new applicants) are using different (although similar) blueprints. In this post, I am going to walk you through the new blueprints, and we will take a look at the new PANRE three-tier assessment system. I have

Pediatrics Clinical Rotation Exam Are you preparing for your pediatric clerkship End of Rotation™ (EOR) Exam? Then get ready to ace your exam with this 157 Question Pediatric Rotation Practice Exam available to PA students and all members of Smarty PANCE. Not a member yet? You can Join Now and Save! The pediatric rotation exam follows the format of

Pediatrics Clinical Rotation Exam and QBank

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Pediatrics, Rotation Exams

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Pediatrics Clinical Rotation Exam Are you preparing for your pediatric clerkship End of Rotation™ (EOR) Exam? Then get ready to ace your exam with this 157 Question Pediatric Rotation Practice Exam available to PA students and all members of Smarty PANCE. Not a member yet? You can Join Now and Save! The pediatric rotation exam follows the format of

General Surgery Clinical Rotation Exam Are you preparing for your general surgery clerkship End of Rotation™ (EOR) Exam? I am excited to announce this 140 Question General Surgery Rotation Practice Exam available to PA students and members of Smarty PANCE. Not a member yet? You can Join Now and Save. The general surgery exam follows the format of the PAEA

General Surgery Clinical Rotation Exam and QBank

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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General Surgery, Rotation Exams

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General Surgery Clinical Rotation Exam Are you preparing for your general surgery clerkship End of Rotation™ (EOR) Exam? I am excited to announce this 140 Question General Surgery Rotation Practice Exam available to PA students and members of Smarty PANCE. Not a member yet? You can Join Now and Save. The general surgery exam follows the format of the PAEA

Emergency Medicine Clinical Rotation Exams Introducing two new 200 Question Interactive Emergency Medicine Rotation Exams with audio explanations now available to PA students and all members of Smarty PANCE. Not yet a member? You can Join Now and Save. These exams follow the format of the PAEA Emergency Medicine End of Rotation Exam™ Blueprint and are perfect as preparation for your

Emergency Medicine Clinical Rotation Exams

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Blog, Practice Exams, Rotation Exams

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Emergency Medicine Clinical Rotation Exams Introducing two new 200 Question Interactive Emergency Medicine Rotation Exams with audio explanations now available to PA students and all members of Smarty PANCE. Not yet a member? You can Join Now and Save. These exams follow the format of the PAEA Emergency Medicine End of Rotation Exam™ Blueprint and are perfect as preparation for your

2019 Psychiatry and Behavioral Science Blueprint The interactive 2019 NCCPA™ Psychiatry and Behavioral Science Content Blueprint is now live. This is a fully functional, complimentary, and interactive version of the latest psychiatry content blueprint published on the NCCPA website. Smarty PANCE members can review topics from the content blueprint and take an interactive blueprint based psychiatry examination using

Interactive 2019 PANCE Psychiatry and Behavioral Science Content Blueprint

Stephen Pasquini PA-C

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Psychiatry

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2019 Psychiatry and Behavioral Science Blueprint The interactive 2019 NCCPA™ Psychiatry and Behavioral Science Content Blueprint is now live. This is a fully functional, complimentary, and interactive version of the latest psychiatry content blueprint published on the NCCPA website. Smarty PANCE members can review topics from the content blueprint and take an interactive blueprint based psychiatry examination using