PANRE

If you are a PA due to recertify in 2028, you now have multiple options for completing your NCCPA recertification. Before last year, we only had one option for PA recertification: the high-stakes PANRE recertification exam, taken every 9-10 years. Now, we have an additional, flexible option that began in 2023: the new PANRE-LA. So, read more…

Trying to decide between taking the PANRE vs PANRE-LA when it comes to PA recertification? You’re not alone—since the first cohort of the PANRE-LA launched in 2023, plenty of PAs approaching recertification are on the fence about which exam is right for them. To help in your decision, we asked our team of PAs who read more…

If you’re approaching your PA certification or recertification exam, you may be looking into your options for a review course. Maybe you’ve been considering the live PANCE/PANRE review course from Rosh Review and Blueprint Test Prep, and still have some questions before signing up! As a follow-up to our previous post, “Introducing the Newest Live read more…

Researching the best Qbanks for PA-Cs and study methods and details about the PANRE can be overwhelming. Rather than doing the time-intensive searching yourself, you’ll find the answers to common questions here. This post will help clarify what types of study options exist, which one(s) are right for you, and what you need to know read more…

Preparing for the PANRE-LA requires a strategic approach, especially when taking into consideration the unique nature of an open-book exam. One valuable tool that can significantly enhance your preparation and performance is the Rosh Review PANRE/PANRE-LA Qbank. In this blog post, we will explore how you can leverage the power of a Qbank during the read more…

On January 3, the first quarter of the PANRE-LA began for many recertifying PAs (myself included). Whether you’re like me, deciding on the best way to prepare for your PANRE-LA quarterly question sets, or you’re in the process of preparing for an upcoming traditional PANRE, you should direct your attention to the 2023 updates made read more…

PA students are facing unique challenges right now, from restrictions on in-person clinical training to isolation from their classmates. During a time when your PA community needs support, you can hone your knowledge while giving back to PA students by purchasing the Rosh Review Challenge Bowl Qbanks. Support PA Students The Challenge Bowl Qbanks contain read more…

Historically, PA classes and exams are replete with “buzzwords”—key words or phrases that are associated with particular diagnoses. And the thinking is, if you know the buzzwords, you’ll score higher on your exams. Meanwhile, there is talk that the boards are moving away from including buzzwords in their questions. Whether this is the case or read more…

This article is going to show two very easy ways to help increase your PANCE or PANRE score by 100 points. I’ve written about this topic before but there is new information that I want to share. While there is no magic pill or wand to achieve this, these two techniques are the most useful and not difficult to implement and only require a little of your time. This means anyone can take advantage of them. The first tactic is to use a system over a couple of months to identify what you don;t know. Sounds easy, right? The key is going to be to go through a curriculum and identify what you don’t know – not what you are weak at – but what you don’t know. The second strategy is to take advantage of human error. Tests are written by humans, of course, and humans make errors. This article will show you 5 very easy techniques to narrow down an answer choice to either the correct answer or to a 50/50 probability – even without knowing anything about the topic. By combining these two strategies, you’ll be able to increase your PANCE or PANRE score by 10 points – which could be the difference between passing or failing. Let’s get started.

The PA Way, hosted by Allison Callahan, PA-C, is a weekly podcast with the goal to deliver high-quality, high-yield core content learning so you can be strong, fearless, resilient, and ready for taking care of your patients and passing your certification exam. The PA Way will tackle a new topic every episode, covering the most valuable information to gain confidence and improve your knowledge. The PA Way takes a topic from presentation to application. Join us….you’ll be glad you did. This week’s episode focuses on key kidney concepts. 

Reviewed January 2024 Epiglottitis Sample question: A 5-year-old boy presents to the emergency department because of difficulty breathing that began a few hours prior to consult. The caretaker reports that he was apparently well until he developed a fever and sore throat yesterday. He has no cough. On examination he is noted to be flushed, read more…

Today we added 300 new questions, 300 new comprehensive, high-yield explanations, 300 new custom teaching images, 300 new One Step Further questions and answers, 300 new Rapid Reviews, and 300 new opportunities to get prepared to take your PANCE or PANRE.

Reviewed February 2024 Ottawa Foot and Ankle Rules Sample question: A 25-year-old man presents to the ED for evaluation of right ankle pain. He fell and twisted his right ankle while playing basketball 8 hours ago. Immediately after his injury, he experienced difficulty bearing weight on the ankle. He has since experienced increasing pain over read more…

Reviewed January 2024 Boxer Fracture Sample question: A 17-year-old boy presents to the clinic with right-hand pain after punching a wall. Physical examination reveals swelling over the dorsum of the right hand with bony tenderness noted with palpation of the fifth metacarpal. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Reviewed February 2024 (Neonatal) Respiratory Distress Syndrome Sample question: A newborn boy born at 32 weeks gestation is admitted to the NICU because of respiratory distress. He was born by cesarean section for breech presentation, premature labor, and rupture of membranes for approximately 2 hours. He weighed 1,845 g and appeared vigorous, with spontaneous respirations. read more…

Reviewed January 2024 Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn Sample question: A 3,500 g male infant is born via scheduled cesarean delivery at 41 weeks of gestation to a G2P2 mother with a past medical history of asthma. He develops mild respiratory distress shortly after birth. Vital signs include T 37.2°C, P 140 bpm, R 75/minute, and SpO2 read more…

Over the course of the last few years, we compiled real world scores from thousands of individuals who took the PANCE and PANRE exams. Using this data to aid learners in self-assessment of their preparedness for the PANCE and PANRE exams, we developed a proprietary algorithm using a regression model and standard correction factor to convert your Rosh Review performance to a projected PANCE and PANRE exam performance.

Reviewed February 2024 Septic Arthritis Sample Question: A 23-year-old man with a history of intravenous heroin use presents to the emergency department with a painful left hip that is preventing him from walking. He denies injury. Physical exam reveals a swollen and erythematous left hip that is tender to palpation. His temperature is 102.2°F. What read more…

Reviewed February 2024 Rotator Cuff Impingement and Tear Sample question: Which muscle is most commonly involved with rotator cuff injuries?

Reviewed February 2024 Macrocytic Anemia Sample question: An 84-year-old woman presents to the clinic with fatigue and weight loss for several months. She reports eating very little in her daily meals. A CBC shows a hemoglobin of 9.2 g/dL and mean corpuscular volume of 124 fL. Which one of the following findings would be expected read more…