Michael A. Sharma, MPAS, PA-C

University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2010

Michael A. Sharma, MPAS, PA-C, an experienced PA practicing emergency and urgent care medicine in Dallas, TX, thinks questions on standardized medical exams are like evil agents from the iconic film The Matrix. Every question is based in a world that is built on rules, and he loves to teach students how to twist those rules to their advantage. He creates an interactive and energetic classroom environment, helping students build a solid medical knowledge foundation for exams and beyond. Since 2010, he has been teaching medical practitioners and in 2016, he started tutoring and instructing PA students and practicing PAs to excel in their PA National Certification and Recertification Exam (PANCE/PANRE). Michael successfully utilized his own preparation process to overcome his PANRE in 2016. Currently, he is slicing and dicing his way through the at-home PANRE-LA.

Additionally, he is an adjunct professor of PA Studies, co-hosts “The 2 View: EM PAs & NPs” podcast (2view.fireside.fm), and regularly lectures nationally and internationally. He is a U.S. Army veteran and a graduate of the Interservice PA Program and Texas A&M University. He enjoys connecting with medical professionals via Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@michaelsharmapa).

Carolyn Jahr, DMSc, PA-C

Springfield College, 2008

Carolyn is a PA with 15 years of clinical practice experience in general surgery and several surgical subspecialties, but can remember taking her PANCE exam like it was yesterday! In addition to her clinical work, she has 8 years of experience in PA education and a Doctor of Medical Science degree with a concentration in Education. She has also re-certified with the traditional PANRE. She is a proud first generation college student and is passionate about helping the next generation of PAs achieve academic and professional success.

Carolyn knows the importance of creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment and especially enjoys finding ways to make complex medical topics approachable, engaging, and fun. You can rely on Carolyn to use her educational expertise to help you learn how to break down those clinical vignette-style PANCE and PANRE questions like a pro, and also get the important concepts behind them. Whether you are working towards initial certification with the PANCE or recertifying with the PANRE, her goal is to make sure you feel prepared and confident to tackle the test- and your PA career. Outside of academics and clinical work, you can find Carolyn traveling and enjoying time with her husband and two young children.

Avery Christian, PA-C

Indiana University-Purdue University, 2017

After practicing Emergency Medicine for five years, Avery has developed a passion for educating others in a manner that brings medical knowledge to life. Throughout her Emergency Medicine Fellowship, she presented engaging lectures by sharing essential clinical pearls. Avery fondly recalls her time as both a tutor and a tutee during her Physician Assistant (PA) School days, and the fulfillment that the experience brought her.

A key aspect of Avery's teaching philosophy involves instilling confidence in others, enabling them to perform at their best. She joined Blueprint to give back to the community that supported her during her PANCE studies. Avery firmly believes in the transformative power of tutoring and is committed to paying it forward to the next generation of medical professionals.

Outside of her professional life, Avery enjoys spending time outdoors with her dog, Fig, and her husband. She is also an avid traveler and has a penchant for baking.

Sara Lewis, MPAS, PA-C

Bryant University, 2020

Sara is an excited, fun-loving, and friendly tutor who has always had a passion for teaching and helping others. Sara began her love of teaching and tutoring in PA school where she tutored fellow classmates struggling in didactic year, taught fellow classmates point of care ultrasound exams, and mentored local high school students interested in the medical field. Sara would often make study guides and practice questions that were used by her entire class and she loves a good competition so feel free to challenge her at any time. Sara is very patient but will also do her very best to draw the best student and test-taker out of you. Sara often gets into the mindset of the examiner or the person writing exam questions and hopefully she will be able to teach you the skills and best mindset to be in while taking exams. You will often hear Sara saying focus on the high-yield information and ignore the fluff to be the most successful and to see the greatest improvement of your test scores.

Sara has been working as a PA in Hospitalist Medicine since 2020 and loves her job and even takes PA students going through their clinical rotations already. In her spare time she loves going to trivia, playing soccer, and going to bingo. Sara will help you buckle down, become the best student and test-taker you can be and cannot wait to celebrate all your victories with you.