The April issue of PAES was supposed to be a session on answering test questions. A system that showed you how to walk through questions. As I continued to write, I discovered that I had much more wisdom to impart than I originally thought. I had to pull some strings, make a few phone calls, but I got approval to change the topic of the May issue at the last second (that’s a joke; it’s just me on this end).
As the intro grew longer and longer, I realized that it was an entire issue all by itself. The new and improved May issue may be the best issue I’ve ever put out. The backdrop is test-taking skills (I’m going to show you why you’re not getting the scores you expect AND exactly how to fix it), but the principles I cover are much, much broader.
To me, Physician Assistant Exam Scholars has always been about creating better thinkers. I know you want the study tips and tricks, and I pack those in there, but I sneak in the ideas that will help you to see the world more clearly. It’s like when your mom sneaks the vegetables into the lasagna. I know it isn’t what you “want,” but it’s the best thing for you.
Once you understand the principles, you can create your own tricks and techniques in any area of your work.
Anyway, this issue will absolutely open your eyes if you can’t figure out why your test scores aren’t matching up with what you think you should be getting. If you apply what I teach to other areas, it’ll take you much, much further.
Physician Assistant Exam Scholar’s Newsletter
Brian Wallace
P.S. The June issue will now be the issue on test questions.
