Physician assistants must pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) after graduation in order to practice clinically. PANCE is a multiple choice exam which assesses basic medical and surgical knowledge. Visit the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) for information about PANCE eligibility.
Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE)Five Year First Time Taker Summary Report |
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| Class | Class Graduation Year |
PCOM PA Program Number of First Time Test Takers |
PCOM PA Program First Time Taker Pass Rate |
National First Time Taker Pass Rate |
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| Class of 2021 | 2021 | 87 | 98% | 93% |
| Class of 2022 | 2022 | 84 | 95% | 92% |
| Class of 2023 | 2023 | 77 | 96% | 92% |
| Class of 2024 | 2024 | 79 | 96% | 92% |
| Class of 2025 | 2025 | 84 | 99% | 92% |
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