Welcome to the Blueprint PA blog (formerly Rosh Review), where you’ll find resources from day 1 of PA school through the PANCE and beyond. We’re here for you along every step of the PA journey! 💙
Should you pursue a physician assistant fellowship? It’s a big question, and the answer depends on where you are in your career and what you want next. For some PAs, a fellowship offers specialized training, confidence, and a competitive edge.…
After all your hard work, you’ve gotta pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (the PANCE) in order to practice. (No pressure, right?) If you’re worried about the exam and are wondering things like what the average PANCE score is,…
While PA school does an excellent job at teaching you the foundations of medical knowledge, you’ll still face a large learning curve when you transition to clinical practice. This is to be expected, so don’t let it scare you! You’ve…
According to a JAMA study, 35.4% of health care workers reported symptoms of burnout (physical or emotional exhaustion surrounding work). Practicing as a PA, like any other medical profession, is an extremely rewarding career that requires focus, critical thinking, and…
PA school is intense. In just over two years, you’ll go from learning the basics of medicine to applying that knowledge in real patient care. Between the rapid-fire didactic classes and the hands-on clinical rotations, it’s easy to feel like…
Taking the PANCE is a big day in every PA’s life. It’s the day you’ve been working toward for years, and you want to make sure it’s a successful one. Most of the buzz about the PANCE focuses on exam…
If you’re anything like us, you most likely signed up for the PANRE-LA hoping for a less stressful process that would result in a passing score. The attractiveness of an exam that’s open book with testing times five-times longer than…
How much does PA school cost? The short answer is…a lot. In fact, the average PA school tuition for a 27-month program can range from about $70,000 to $120,000. 😶🌫️ A number of factors determine whether you end up closer…
If you’re in undergrad considering your path in healthcare, you may be wondering a common question: “Is PA school hard?” Well, the short answer is, yes! (But, you can get through it if you’re armed with knowledge about what’s ahead.…
Preparing for the PANRE comes with its fair share of challenges—there’s a lot to review, and only so many hours in the day! One option many PAs consider is enrolling in a PANRE review course, but is it actually worth…
