PANCE
Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination
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.
PANCE 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% |