I’m looking for action from the community. I thought it’d be fun put together a bunch of the best tips from you guys for the Dec 2020 edition of the Physician Assistant Exam Scholars Newsletter. I started to write a “20 best tips” issue, and I thought I bet there’s a good chance that … [Read more...]

I was in surgery a few days ago, and I had to tie this knot while reaching over my surgeon and with my head sideways and the knot at eye level. I know it’s weird, but it happens. It’s like playing Twister with people you’re kinda friendly with… I’ve been in cases where I spend an hour suturing … [Read more...]

I was talking with a friend of mine who is a registered nurse first assistant (RNFA). That means she is an RN who can first assist in the OR. A lot of hospitals use them instead of PAs or residents. She spends most of her time as an OR nurse and a little time as first assist. Let’s call her Amy. … [Read more...]

A friend just asked me what I thought about going in to take the PANRE without studying at all. As in, skipping the 3 months of studying and just going for it. I love this question because it forces you to think. It forces you to step back and see if the herd is traveling in the right direction. The … [Read more...]

“The mere presence of their smartphone was enough to reduce their cognitive capacity,” says Adrian Ward, lead researcher. A study at the University of Austin had some findings that shouldn’t surprise anyone. They had 800 students split up into groups. Some had their phones in their pockets. Some … [Read more...]