Didactic Year

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

“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…

“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…

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…

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…

“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…

“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…

“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…

“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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Magical is how I would describe Dr. Dara Kass. She is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center, where she also serves as the director of Equity and Inclusion for the Emergency Department.  After completing her residency at SUNY Downstate Medical School and Kings County Hospital, she served as faculty of read more…