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The PANCE Just Got Harder to Pass. How Does This Affect You?
[Updated 1/15/2020] Since this post originally appeared on June 30, 2019, thousands of PANCE scores have been reported. As expected, the PANCE passing rate dropped to approximately 93% for first-time test takers. Year Pass Rate 2015 96% 2016 96% 2017 97% 2018 98% 2019 93% Back in January 2019, the NCCPA released an updated Content read more…
How (And Why) to Use Semicolons
Ah, the semicolon. Part comma, part colon, 100% confusing. Do you remember how to use them, and do you even need to? In many cases, semicolons are a personal preference—a way to link sentences together without using a conjunction like “and,” “or,” or “but.” They can also help clarify long lists of items that might read more…
How I Kept a Career in Medicine as a Stay-at-Home Parent
Like many of you, my background is in health care: I have my Certified Nursing Assistant and EMT certifications as well as a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Those of us who work in medicine have a passion for science and people, which almost always means leaving home to go to work each day. When you read more…
How to Write the Perfect Personal Statement
You’ve done it—you’ve made the big decision to go into medicine. Maybe you’re applying to medical school, maybe PA school, or maybe you’ve graduated and now you’re applying to jobs, but it’s time to get started on your applications. As you’re filling out your information and deciding who to use as your references, you hit read more…
Do You Know the Answer to This Classic Board Exam Question?
Welcome to the next episode of The Reveal where we take you inside the mind of a test-taker to deconstruct and connect the dots of a board-style question so you can become a better student, transform how you learn, and excel not only on high-stakes exams, but also in your general medical knowledge. Let’s get read more…
Rapid Review Book for PA Students
After more than a year of hard work, Rosh Review is proud to announce what we consider to be the best Rapid Review book for PA students. Now it is time for you to weigh in… Learning and education is a dynamic process, one that is never ending. Once we commit to a life in read more…