Physician Assistant Exam Review

Brian Wallace PA-C
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We review core medical knowledge on a continuous basis for the physician assistant preparing for the PANRE.

  1. 4D AGO

    156 Burns, Wounds, Skin Cancer & The Study System That Exposes Your Gaps

    The post 156 Burns, Wounds, Skin Cancer & The Study System That Exposes Your Gaps appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

    29 min

  2. FEB 11

    155 Benign vs Concerning Skin Lesions – “Do I Worry?” Patterns You’ll See on PANCE

    In this episode of the Physician Assistant Exam Review Podcast, we walk through the “Do I worry?” side of derm: how to quickly sort benign vs concerning skin lesions using pattern recognition, not panic. Instead of memorizing every lesion in isolation, you’ll learn to organize them into buckets you’ll actually see on exams and in clinic: By […] The post 155 Benign vs Concerning Skin Lesions – “Do I Worry?” Patterns You’ll See on PANCE appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

    31 min

  3. FEB 4

    154 Derm Patterns That Give You Easy Points – Hair, Nails & Rashes

    The post 154 Derm Patterns That Give You Easy Points – Hair, Nails & Rashes appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

    31 min

  4. JAN 28

    153 Desquamation, Blistering Disorders & Why Extra Time Might Hurt Your Score

    Desquamation Desquamation refers to the loss of the outer skin layers due to epidermal cell breakdown and shedding. In dermatology and on exams, the term is used when the epidermis begins to peel or slough. This ranges from mild peeling in well-appearing patients to life-threatening epidermal detachment in critically ill patients. Why it matters on […] The post 153 Desquamation, Blistering Disorders & Why Extra Time Might Hurt Your Score appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

    28 min

  5. JAN 21

    152 The 90 Point Comeback – Failing 3 PANCE Attempts to Passing on the 4th with 33 Days

    In this episode of the Physician Assistant Exam Review Podcast, we talk with Ealum, a PA student who was stuck after three failed PANCE attempts and finally made a 90 point jump to pass on his 4th try. He had teenage kids at home waiting for life to move forward. He was in Alaska, couldn’t attend a single live […] The post 152 The 90 Point Comeback – Failing 3 PANCE Attempts to Passing on the 4th with 33 Days appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

    1h 5m

  6. JAN 14

    151 Childhood Viral Rashes Made Simple – Exanthems, HFMD, Chickenpox & the Patterns That Show Up on PANCE

    Viral Skin Conditions: Exam Organization Viral dermatologic conditions are best approached by age, distribution, and systemic involvement rather than by memorizing individual viruses. Confusion on exams often occurs when pediatric viral exanthems are tested against one another. Categories for exam organization:• Pediatric systemic viral patterns (viral exanthems, hand-foot-and-mouth disease, varicella)• Localized viral lesions (HSV, molluscum […] The post 151 Childhood Viral Rashes Made Simple – Exanthems, HFMD, Chickenpox & the Patterns That Show Up on PANCE appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

    31 min

  7. JAN 8

    150 Skin Infections, Bites & Infestations – Pattern Recognition, Treatment Buckets, and Easy PANCE Points

    Bacterial Skin InfectionsThese three are often tested against each other. The win is recognizing depth, borders, and systemic features, then choosing topical vs oral vs IV. Cellulitis Clinical Presentation Rash / Skin Findings Systemic Symptoms The question stem will likely include Physical Exam & Labs Treatment Exam Keys Erysipelas Clinical Presentation Rash / Skin Findings […] The post 150 Skin Infections, Bites & Infestations – Pattern Recognition, Treatment Buckets, and Easy PANCE Points appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

    26 min

  8. 12/31/2025

    149 Acne vs Rashes – How To Think Through Derm Questions And Pick up Easy Points

    The post 149 Acne vs Rashes – How To Think Through Derm Questions And Pick up Easy Points appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

    32 min
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We review core medical knowledge on a continuous basis for the physician assistant preparing for the PANRE.

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  • Creator
    Brian Wallace PA-C
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2026
  • Episodes
    198
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