An interview with psychologist Nate Kornell At the end of a test, the one thing you can say for sure is what you know and what you don’t know — even if you disagree with the test-makers on what was on the test. You might also find out [...]
Physician Assistants have been required to adhere to a certification maintenance process for more than 30 years. Over time, the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification maintenance requirements have been amended to reflect new mandates, advances in technology, and the profession’s embrace of lifelong learning. [...]
Commonly used tests and procedures are often the ones that physicians and patients don't question. But some of these tests aren't necessary, and others even cause harm. In delivering health care today, physicians and patients alike must think about the relative risks and benefits of each test or [...]
A 55-year-old woman with stage 3 chronic kidney disease secondary to polycystic kidney disease has a blood pressure of 118/62 mm Hg. Apart from enlarged kidneys to palpation, her physical examination is unremarkable, and she has no symptoms. Her only medication is amlodipine 10 mg once daily. Several [...]
Spend even a short amount of time surfing blogs and online forums for Physician Assistants (PAs) and you will quickly encounter anxiety around the Physician Assistant National Recertifying Examination (PANRE). There appears to be a growing sense among PAs that, within the past few years — and with [...]
It’s hard to believe that it’s been one year since we launched NEJM Knowledge+ Internal Medicine Board Review. It’s been a fun and productive year — our learners have taught us so much, we have continually improved our platform, and we have launched our second product, Family Medicine [...]