Free PANCE & PANRE Study Resources
Printable study plans and scoring guides for PA students and recertifying PAs, written by a practicing PA-C. Free and public — no signup required.
8-Week PANCE Study Plan →
A free, week-by-week 8-week PANCE study plan for PA students — organ-system schedule, daily structure, and milestones to walk in exam-ready.
4-Week PANCE Crunch Plan →
A fast, high-yield 4-week PANCE crunch study plan for PA students short on time — an organ-system schedule, daily structure, and a final-week simulation to walk in exam-ready.
PANRE Study Plan →
A free, focused PANRE study plan for recertifying PAs — a realistic organ-system refresh schedule, daily structure, and a final-week simulation for the recertification exam.
PANCE Pass Rates & Scoring →
How the PANCE is scored, current first-time pass rates by year, and what it takes to pass.
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6,400+ board-style questions, spaced repetition that follows the schedule for you, an AI tutor on every answer, and a readiness score. Free to start — no card.
Start studying free → Browse the outlinesEducational use only. This outline is a study aid for PA students and is not medical advice or a substitute for clinical judgment. FirstPassPA is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by NCCPA or PAEA. PANCE® and PANRE® are registered trademarks of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants; End of Rotation™ is a program of the Physician Assistant Education Association.