Customizable practice exams, based on test mode, organ system, task area, core rotation and difficulty allow you to focus on the areas you need more help with
Keyword search to further narrow down the questions you want to practice
Personal study plan that allows you to schedule your study time and set and achieve goals

2,960 exam-style questions, written and reviewed by physician assistant experts
Detailed explanations that reinforce the correct and incorrect answer choices

Coverage of all content areas (organ system and task area category) listed in the latest PANCE blueprint.
A full-length 300-question PANCE mock examination mapped to the latest PANCE blueprint in terms of content and category weight
Practice questions in simulation (exam-interface) mode for an even more realistic experience

Results on individual tests and in-depth performance reports pinpoint areas you need to focus on
Skills report analyzes your proficiency in every topic area of the exam

Streamlined navigation allows you to quickly create quizzes and start practicing questions
Personalized dashboard tracks your progress, displays your recent activities and scores, and allows you to easily resume your test prep exactly where you left off
Subscribe to PA Exam Prep^™ and access your profile on the PA Exam Prep^™ mobile app to practice questions on the go

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What students are saying:

“The answer explanations are detailed and thorough.”

“The questions are just like the ones on the exam and have the right amount of rigor. If you’re doing well on PA Exam Prep, you’ll do well on the PANCE.”

“I like that you can view the unanswered, incorrect, marked, or skipped questions.”

“It’s great that you can pick your difficulty level. I think that’s a nice feature for practicing questions.”

“You can create practice tests based on different areas, like rotation—this is really useful for choosing what I want to study.”

“The skills report page is nicely laid out and gives you a quick breakdown so you can see what you need more practice on.”

I just wanted to thank you for providing this service to all of us that needed this extra assistance in passing the PANCE certifying exam. I recently took my exam in February and passed. I believe that a great deal of confidence came by applying what was learned on your web site to the actual test. I appreciate the opportunity to have used the site over and over again. Thank you so much.

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SA-C/PA-C

I would like to thank you all for such a comprehensive P.A. review! Your review enhanced my basic medical knowledge base and enabled me to not only feel more confident about taking the PANRE exam, but to pass with an impressive score! I am a very busy Internal Medicine hospitalist, and your review was easily accessible on line at anytime, anywhere there was a computer, with free moments to spare, and I found that very convenient!

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PA-C

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About PANCE/PANRE

Certification

The Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) is a 300-question, multiple choice exam designed to assess general medical and surgical knowledge. PANCE is administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) to graduates of accredited PA programs. For more information visit the NCCPA website.

Recertification

Every ten years, physician assistants must pass the Physician Assistant National Recertifying Examination (PANRE). PANRE is a 240-question, multiple choice exam designed to assess general medical and surgical knowledge. PANRE is administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). For more information visit the NCCPA website.

Our Content Coverage

PA Exam Prep^™ covers all organ system and task area categories listed in the latest PANCE test blueprint provided by the NCCPA. To view the latest PANCE blueprint (January 2019) visit the NCCPA website.

With PA Exam Prep^™, you can practice questions by:

Organ System (Cardiovascular System; Dermatologic System; Endocrine System; Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat; Gastrointestinal System/Nutrition; Genitourinary System; Hematologic System; Infectious Diseases; Musculoskeletal System; Neurologic System; Psychiatry/Behavioral Science; Pulmonary System; Renal System; Reproductive System)
Task Category (History Taking and Performing Physical Examination; Using Diagnostic and Laboratory Studies; Formulating Most Likely Diagnosis; Health Maintenance, Patient Education, and Preventive Measures; Clinical Intervention; Pharmaceutical Therapeutics; Applying Basic Science Concepts; Professional Practice)
Rotation (Emergency Medicine; Family Medicine; Internal Medicine; Obstetrics-Gynecology; Pediatrics; Surgery)

Editorial Team

Editor-in-Chief
Contributors

Taylor Fischer, MMS, PA-C

Taylor Fischer is an Associate Professor in Wingate University's Department of PA Studies. He is a veteran of the US Air Force and a graduate of Methodist University. He has been teaching at Wingate's Hendersonville, NC Campus since 2015 and continues to practice clinically in the urgent care setting. Taylor has been with the PA Exam Prep team since 2018. He will be pursuing his doctorate in 2024.

Jenna Rolfs, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C currently serves as the Associate Dean for the University of Lynchburg, College of Medical Science and Program Director for the University of Lynchburg Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program in Lynchburg, Virginia. She received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science and Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Butler University. She received her Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) from the University of Lynchburg. Dr. Rolfs has been practicing clinically as a PA since 2010. She also currently serves as the Vice President/President-Elect on the Board of Directors for the Virginia Academy of PAs (VAPA).

Tim Ferrarotti DHSc, PA-C has been a PA for 25 years. He has worked in emergency medicine and urgent care. He has taught for multiple PA programs. He is currently the program director and department chair for the Quinnipiac University Physician Assistant Program.

Cynthia Laux, PA-C graduated from Bethel University PA Program in 2012. She has had a role in PA education since 2013 and has been in a full time PA educator role since 2016. She is currently Director of Clinical Education at Franklin Pierce University Texas MPAS program. Cynthia has been with the PA Exam Prep team since 2022.

Raquel Barreto, DMSc, PA-C graduated from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Physician Assistant program in 2013. She is a full-time practicing clinician currently working in surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Her past experience includes orthopedics and emergency medicine. She earned a Doctorate in Medical Science with a concentration in education from A.T Still University. Raquel has been with the PA Exam Prep team since 2022.

Sarah Fredrickson, PA-C is a PA with 8 years of experience. For 6 of those years, she lived in Denver where she worked as a full scope family practice PA at an FQHC. Her family recently relocated to Michigan, where she has transitioned into the urgent care setting. Prior to PA school, she taught 6th grade science and still has a passion for education. Outside of being a PA, her time is mostly spent with her growing family—they currently have a 3-year-old, a 1-year-old, and a third on the way. She loves to run, ski, and do anything outdoors. She has been writing PA exam prep questions since 2022.

Chrystyna Senkel, DMS, PA-C is an Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator at Wingate University's Physician Assistant Program. She graduated from The University of Texas Southwestern Allied Health Sciences School in 1998. For 19 years post-graduation, she worked in multiple areas of medicine including internal medicine, family practice, urgent care, and bariatric surgery. She entered PA academia full-time in 2014 at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Ft. Worth. Most recently, she taught at Lincoln Memorial University’s PA Program. There, she completed her Doctor of Medical Science degree and served as the Director of OSCE and SIM and the Director of Clinical Education. Her academic interests include exam writing, student and teacher self-assessment, OSCEs and small group activities, and everything about active learning. She has been with the PA Exam Prep team since 2022.

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