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About the PANRE: Summary of Exam Facts
April 20, 2020
PAs are required to take the PANRE during the final two years of the certification maintenance cycle. Check out our summary of exam facts to know what to expect.
Is Passing the PANCE Enough?
April 24, 2020
When it comes to high-stakes exams like the PANCE, is passing enough? Let’s examine why passing the PANCE may not be enough to become a competent PA.
Scoring the PANCE: At a Glance
April 27, 2020
The NCCPA uses a meticulous process for scoring the PANCE. Let’s study the PANCE scoring process to understand how the NCCPA determines the passing score.
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How to Prepare for the USMLE® and COMLEX® Simultaneously: A DO’s Perspective
This article gives you the best advice for studying the overlapping content of the USMLE and COMLEX, preparing for the remaining distinct content while introducing our new Level 1 Enhanced
How To Use UWorld To Create High-Yield, Personalized Flashcard Decks
The benefits of using UWorld’s Flashcards, tailored to the material you got wrong, are astronomical, especially if you start making the cards early in your first pass of UWorld during
Why UWorld Was My #1 Learning Tool
UWorld is a masterfully crafted educational resource that can and should be used from the beginning of one’s medical education, not merely during dedicated USMLE test prep periods.
Why Spaced Repetition Is (Still) Important for USMLE® Step 2 CK
As part of the Flashcards section of the UWorld Step 2 CK QBank, you can conveniently create flashcards using pictures, tables, and critical information from each question. And then you
My Tips for Navigating the UWorld Step 1 QBank
Explore the tips for navigating the UWorld Step 1 QBank shared by Medical Student Eric Lai and how it helped for the exam preparation in conjunction with the classes.
All Paths Lead to UWorld: IMG Advice for Acing the USMLE®
Are you an IMG hoping to continue your medical career in the United States? Read this blog to learn more about how an IMG aced their USMLE Step exams with