Effective communication is at the heart of patient care. As Physician Assistants (PAs), we play a crucial role in ensuring that patients understand their diagnoses, treatment plans, and overall health. Good communication can significantly impact patient outcomes, satisfaction, and adherence…
Shadowing a Physician Assistant (PA) offers invaluable insights into the profession, helping you understand the daily responsibilities, challenges, and rewards of being a PA. Asking the right questions during your shadowing experience can deepen your understanding and provide clarity on…
For aspiring Physician Assistants (PAs), the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is often a required component of the application process for PA programs. Preparing for the GRE can be a challenging but essential step toward achieving your goal of becoming a…
The path to becoming a Physician Assistant (PA) is an exciting and rewarding journey, but it's also highly competitive. With limited spots in PA programs across the country, having a competitive application is crucial and using myPABox will help. In…
If you're looking for effective study techniques to boost your success, here are five valuable tips to consider: 1. Create a Schedule: Establish a study schedule that aligns with your goals and commitments. Allocate dedicated time for studying each day…
If I could go back in time to before taking and scheduling my PANCE, here are 5 things I would tell myself! 1. Schedule the PANCE for a Monday. Although the NCCPA says it can take up to 2 weeks…
MyPAbox will list the PANCE pass rates for every program. But there are many other exams that lead up to the PANCE. School exams Exams are structured differently depending upon what type of system the program is on. Most schools…
This is a question that mostly all pre-PAs face at one point or another. Should you take the GRE? Is it a waste of time and money, or does it open up more program doors that you want? Will you…
You found programs on MyPAbox, you applied, and you got in! But now, you’re a student again, and you have to take masters level medical classes, which involves exams. What tips are there for this new type of exam taking?…
One of the questions I get asked regularly by Pre-PA students is whether or not they should take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) prior to applying to PA school. The GRE is a nearly 4 hour national exam that evaluates…
