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Didactic Year
The Rosh Review blog provides study and exam prep tips, interviews, and deep dives for physicians, NPs, PAs, residents, and students. Below you’ll find a list of the blog posts that highlight our PA Didactic Year content. Take a look and learn something new—we’re here every step of your career.
The Rosh Review blog provides study and exam prep tips, podcasts, and more for physicians, NPs, PAs, residents, and students. Below you’ll find a list of the blog posts that highlight Didactic Year. Take a look and learn something new.
Would You Benefit From a PA School Tutor?
Whether you’re just starting physician assistant school or you’re knuckling through your PA clinical year, surviving PA school can be a tricky chapter of your educational journey. But you don’t have to tackle these challenges alone! If you’re struggling with any of the following obstacles during PA school, a tutor may just be your new read more…
How Physician Assistant Programs Can Integrate Self-Directed Learning in 2023
Over the past three years, programs have transitioned to using more virtual-based learning platforms, either in combination with or in place of face-to-face instruction. As self-directed learning becomes more common, programs are looking for creative ways to use these learning platforms and keep students engaged. Program directors and faculty are asking similar questions: If you read more…
Give Back to Your Patients (for Free!) with Quiz for a Cause
Knowledge is power. This Giving Tuesday, give back to your patients and enhance your quality of care by learning about some of the world’s most pressing issues. Check out the Rosh Review Quiz for a Cause assessments, free in your Boost Box! What is Quiz for a Cause? Quiz for a Cause is an ongoing read more…
How Much Do Physician Assistants Make? A Cost & Compensation Breakdown
If you’re on the path to becoming a PA-C, there’s a good chance you’ve wondered what your salary and overall compensation will look like at the end of the road. The short answer is that, according to the AAPA Salary Report, the median salary for a practicing PA in 2021 was $115,000. The long answer read more…
Reducing Test Anxiety in PA School: A Tutor’s Guide
Although each student is different, the PA education and certification process poses similar challenges for all individuals. As a recent graduate, I can attest that the transition to the graduate program and subsequent preparation for the board examination can be a whirlwind. If you’re struggling to feel confident going into your PA school exams, you’re read more…
Some of the Most Important Advice Before Starting PA School
Every oak tree starts as a single acorn. But the tallest oak trees, the ones that are most stable, have the strongest foundation. It is this strong foundation that prevents them from toppling over during the worst storms. This is the inspiration I took for my journey through medicine, which started by building a strong read more…
The PA School Study Tips That Helped Me Tackle Didactic Year
A common sentiment you’ll hear during didactic and clinical years is that learning in PA school is like trying to drink water from a fire hydrant. The volume of information you receive from 8–9 hours of lecture per day can feel overwhelming, and excelling at assessments takes countless study strategies and perseverance. Not every study read more…
Top 16 Questions About Qbanks for PA Students, the PANCE, & Rotation Exams
Researching the best PA exam review methods and details 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 to prepare for your didactic read more…
Sarah Schleper: Five-Time Olympian On Mental Preparation, Elite Performance, Youth Skiing, and Living Life to the Fullest
“I’m doing this for the passion of the sport and to inspire others.” “I know I’m not going to win, but I want to prove that people my age and girls in general can push the limit. It’s about longevity.” –Sarah Schleper Before there was Lindsey Vonn, before there was Mikaela Shiffrin…there was Sarah Schleper. read more…
Dr. Isaiah “Ike” McKinnon–A Black Police Chief and the History of Police Brutality
“When I saw that officer with his knee on George Floyd’s neck, it bothered me because 50 years ago that could’ve been me. It could’ve been me 20 years ago, and it could’ve been me today.” Today we’re having a conversation with someone who can shed incredible insight, history, and experience with a topic that read more…
Anatomy Content Now Available in the Didactic (PA-1) Qbank
Last week we added new anatomy content to your Didactic Qbank subscription. Did you see it? Here’s an example from the new anatomy content: Which structure does the left recurrent laryngeal nerve loop around? A) Arch of the aortaB) Left internal carotid arteryC) Left vertebral arteryD) Right subclavian artery Answer A Explanation: The vagus nerve (cranial read more…
“Injustice Anywhere is a Threat to Justice Everywhere”
Rosh Review is not just a company that cares about you passing your board exams or improving your medical knowledge. We care about doing the right thing for the right reasons. And we believe in speaking up when we see something wrong. George Floyd’s murder was not an isolated act of violence. It was yet read more…
Jared Dillian – Financial Trader, Analyst, Author, Radio Show Host
“I try to be cynical, but it’s hard to keep up.” For this episode of Conversations, we venture into the world of finance and speak with Jared Dillian. Jared is truly a fascinating guy with incredible insights into the world. I first came across his insights after reading an expose about him in the NY read more…
Jennifer Granger – A Life of Giving Through Philanthropy
“Everybody has empathy but not everyone has the courage to show it. If everyone shows it, we can make our community, our country, and our world a better place.” For this episode of Conversations, I pushed myself a bit to leave my comfort zone. Today’s episode is with Jennifer Granger, who I recently met back read more…
Test-Taking Strategies, Overcoming Failure, and Building Confidence
“Why would I be wound up? I’m either ready, or I’m not. Worrying about it right now ain’t gonna change a damn thing.” – Floyd Mayweather Jr. just before a fight, as recalled by Paul Levesque This is a really great episode for anyone who wants to learn more about studying for high-stakes exams and test taking read more…
Andrew Rees – The Traveling Personal Trainer on Staying Healthy, Staying Fit, and Living Life to the Fullest
“At age 50 I am half way, I imagine the best is yet to come. I have a plan of how to keep achieving. The person I was is not forgotten but the person I aspire to be is something else completely.” Every so often, we meet someone who forever alters the course of our read more…
A Powerful Conversation About Victims’ Rights with Attorney Angela Povilaitis
This episode is incredibly special as Danielle McGuire and I speak with attorney Angela Povilaitis, who is a nationally recognized voice for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse. Currently, Angela is an attorney with the State of Michigan whose work focuses on sexual assault, domestic violence, and other crime victim rights issues. read more…
Why Do Men Have Nipples? A Conversation with Dr. Billy Goldberg
Today’s episode is with Dr. Billy Goldberg. Some of you may recognize Dr. Goldberg from his work as an author. His first book, Why Do Men Have Nipples? Hundreds of Questions You’d Only Ask a Doctor After Your Third Martini, was published in August 2005 and reached #1 on the New York Times Best Sellers list, read more…
9 Tactics to Strengthen PA Education During COVID-19 and Beyond
The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way. –Marcus Aurelius As health systems and universities face unprecedented change, budget cuts, and the transition to distance learning during coronavirus (COVID-19), PA educators are finding ways to not only survive but thrive in a digital environment. High-quality, comprehensive, online educational content read more…
(Almost) Everything You Want to Know About COVID-19
Normally on this show I sit down and talk to leaders from various backgrounds such as medicine, business, and entertainment to learn about their successes and failures, ideas and ambitions, and most valuable lessons they’d like to share with you. However in this episode, the tables are reserved and I am interviewed by Vinny Vallarine, read more…