PAS 662: PANCE Preparation Course

This course prepares students for successful completion of the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE), necessary for entering medical practice. Students learn strategies for successful study and successful completion of board-style exams, as well as an intense overview of medical knowledge at the end of this course to help prepare them for the PANCE. This course provides a summative evaluation tool to measure cognitive, motor and affective domains at a point near a student’s completion of the clinical portion of the program. Students perform an objective standardized clinical examination (OSCE) to demonstrate competencies in interpersonal skills, comprehensive physical examination skills and professional bearing. Students will complete an end-of-year written examination providing proof of medical knowledge and clinical competence.