Preparing For the PANCE/PANRE Exam: Conversation with Certified Medical Educators The thing standing between you and becoming a PA, other than school of course, is the PANCE exam. The Physician Assistant National Certification Exam is the ultimate goal of your PA training; it is THE comprehensive review of everything you learned in PA school. Passing this test is the last hurdle to becoming a Certified Physician Assistant and getting started in your career. There are multiple tactics people use to best prepare for this test, so for today’s episode I asked Mike Nowak PA-C, director of Certified Medical Educators and a practicing PA to join me on the podcast. Mike has trained thousands of PAs over the years during his three- and five-day review courses and shares his best study tips and test recommendations with us. Find Mike Nowak, PA-C and Certified Medical Educators here: FACEBOOK: CertMedEd facebook page WEBSITE: Certified medical educators   Links from Episode 9 Amazon links are “affiliate links” which means I earn a couple of dollars if you purchase using that link at no extra cost you. It’s a great way to help support PA startup, the podcast, and helps us continue our efforts. NCCPA blueprint Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment, Comprehensive book (The “Blue Bible”) 2018 Edition–https://amzn.to/2I8np0n 2019 Edition (release date: June 1, 2018)–https://amzn.to/2I2mQFr Flashcards–https://amzn.to/2HFYXUD CMDT Specialty Guides Family Medicine–https://amzn.to/2FAHfvI Cardiology–https://amzn.to/2FzGP8W Surgery–https://amzn.to/2I99FCv Pediatrics–https://amzn.to/2HFC8jW OBGYN–https://amzn.to/2JJSdBK Geriatrics–https://amzn.to/2FyBheU Orthopedics–https://amzn.to/2I0IyJZ Gastroenterology–https://amzn.to/2JH0Kp4   HIGHLIGHTS—Time stamps of pertinent info for quick reference: 0:03–Killer Intro Music 0:27–Chris Darst, PA-C Has a Cold (er, Upper Respiratory Infection) 6:03–Hawaii Review Course! 10:20–Setting up a Study Schedule 13:40–Strategic Studying 15:08–Lag Time for New Information 17:53–Board Review Courses 18:43–Differences Between PANCE/PANRE 20:22–When Should Studying Start? 23:40–Variety with Studying 26:15–Why People Fail the PANCE Exam 29:24–Best Study Advice I’ve Heard 30:49–Test Taking Tips 35:30–Looking Forward: Preparing for your next boards