These things are so tough. These tiny little pieces of information that make up all of medicine. You know that if you get asked a question about an inflammation on the eyelid, you’re going to find hordeolum (stye) and chalazion BOTH in the answer choices. If you can’t tell them apart, you’re … [Read more...]

If I were back in the grind of PA school, knowing what I know now, I would be working extra hard on my habits and my routines. These are your rocks for getting you through the tough times. Have you heard of Jocko Willink? He’s an ex-Navy SEAL bad-ass who commanded missions in the worst of Iraq. … [Read more...]

How much can there be? I’m not talking about PA school here, I’m talking about PAER. Daily emails, biweekly podcast; how much more could there be? Well, let me tell you, there is quite a bit more. Elephants more. I’ve got so much stuff to cover, it’s coming out of my ears. The newsletter is where I … [Read more...]

Are there people who are naturally better at test-taking? Absolutely. Is test-taking an ability that you’re born with? Well, like all other skills, you fall on a spectrum. You have certain attributes you are born with. Then over time, you develop some skills while letting others fall by the … [Read more...]

It’s a constant struggle. One might even call it a war. I’m in the trenches every single day. What is the last hurdle of PA school? What is the pinnacle achievement of PA school? Passing a test. How do you prepare for this brutal ordeal? You prepare by learning tons of medical content and … [Read more...]