33 Days Cohort · Physician Assistant Exam Review
Every blueprint topic, day by day
The full content breakdown for the 33-day program. Click any day on the calendar to jump straight to that day's topic list. Check off each topic as you review it.
Day 1 of 33
Sat, Aug 1
Genitourinary system
Daily Lesson It's a game
0 / 9 categories
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Bladder disorders
- Incontinence
- Overactive bladder
- Prolapse
- Congenital and acquired abnormalities
- Cryptorchidism
- Peyronie disease
- Trauma
- Vesicoureteral reflux
- Infectious disorders
- Cystitis
- Epididymitis
- Fournier gangrene
- Orchitis
- Prostatitis
- Pyelonephritis
- Urethritis
- Neoplasms
- Bladder
- Penile
- Prostate
- Testicular
- Nephrolithiasis/urolithiasis
- Penile disorders
- Erectile dysfunction
- Hypospadias/epispadias
- Paraphimosis/phimosis
- Priapism
- Testicular disorders
- Hydrocele/varicocele
- Testicular torsion
- Urethral disorders
- Prolapse
- Stricture
Day 2 of 33
Sun, Aug 2
Dermatologic system
Daily Lesson Creating the mind
0 / 12 categories
- Acneiform eruptions
- Acne vulgaris
- Folliculitis
- Perioral dermatitis
- Rosacea
- Desquamation
- Erythema multiforme
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Toxic epidermal necrosis
- Diseases/disorders of the hair and nails
- Alopecia
- Onychomycosis
- Paronychia/felon
- Envenomation and arthropod bite reactions
- Infectious diseases
- Bacterial: Cellulitis, Erysipelas, Impetigo
- Fungal: Candidiasis, Dermatophyte infections
- Parasitic: Lice, Scabies
- Viral: Condyloma acuminatum, Exanthems,
- Hand-foot-and-mouth, Herpes simplex,
- Molluscum contagiosum, Varicella-zoster, Verrucae
- Keratotic disorders
- Actinic keratosis
- Seborrheic keratosis
- Neoplasms
- Benign
- Malignant
- Premalignant
- Papulosquamous disorders
- Atopic dermatitis
- Contact dermatitis
- Drug eruptions
- Eczema
- Lichen planus
- Pityriasis rosea
- Psoriasis
- Seborrheic dermatitis
- Pigment Disorders
- Melasma
- Vitiligo
- Skin integrity
- Burns
- Lacerations
- Pressure injury
- Vascular abnormalities
- Cherry angioma
- Hemangioma
- Purpura
- Stasis dermatitis
- Telangiectasia
- Vesiculobullous disease
- Pemphigoid
- Pemphigus
- Other dermatologic disorders
- Acanthosis nigricans
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
- Lipomas/epidermal inclusion cysts
- Photosensitivity reactions
- Pilonidal disease
- Urticaria
Day 3 of 33
Mon, Aug 3
Reproductive system (1 of 2)
Daily Lesson Get out of the weeds
0 / 11 categories
- Breast disorders
- Abscess
- Fibroadenoma
- Fibrocystic changes
- Galactorrhea
- Gynecomastia
- Mastitis
- Cervical disorders
- Cervicitis
- Dysplasia
- Contraceptive methods
- Human sexuality and gender identity
- Infertility
- Menopause
- Menstrual disorders
- Neoplasm of the breast and reproductive tract
- Benign
- Malignant
- Ovarian disorders
- Cysts
- Polycystic ovary syndrome
- Torsion
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Uterine disorders
- Endometriosis
- Leiomyoma
- Prolapse vaginal/vulvar disorders
- Bartholin gland cysts
- Cystocele
- Prolapse
- Rectocele
- Vaginitis
Day 4 of 33
Tue, Aug 4
Reproductive system (2 of 2)
Daily Lesson Active vs. Passive Studying
0 / 3 categories
- Pregnancy
- Abruptio placentae
- Breech presentation
- Cervical insufficiency
- Cesarean and operative delivery
- Classifications of abortion
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Fetal distress
- Gestational diabetes
- Gestational trophoblastic disease
- Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
- Labor/delivery
- Multiple gestation
- Placenta previa
- Postnatal/postpartum care
- Pregnancy continued
- Postpartum hemorrhage
- Postpartum pituitary disorders
- Postpartum psychiatric disorders
- Preconception/prenatal care
- Prelabor rupture of membranes
- Rh incompatibility
- Shoulder dystocia
- Umbilical cord prolapse
- Trauma in pregnancy
- Psychological
- Physical
- Sexual
Day 5 of 33
Wed, Aug 5
Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat system (1 of 2)
Daily Lesson The Study Journal
0 / 11 categories
- Eye disorders
- Conjunctivitis
- Corneal disorders
- Cataract
- Corneal ulcer
- Infectious
- Keratitis
- Pterygium
- Inflammatory disorders
- Iritis
- Scleritis
- Uveitis
- Lacrimal disorders
- Dacryoadenitis
- Dacryocystitis
- Dacryostenosis
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Lid disorders
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Ectropion
- Entropion
- Hordeolum
- Neuro-ophthalmologic disorders
- Nystagmus
- Optic neuritis
- Papilledema
- Orbital disorders
- Orbital cellulitis
- Periorbital cellulitis
- Retinal disorders
- Macular degeneration
- Retinal detachment
- Retinopathy
- Retinal vascular occlusion
- Vision abnormalities
- Amaurosis fugax
- Amblyopia
- Glaucoma
- Strabismus
- Presbyopia
- Nose/sinus disorders
- Epistaxis
- Nasal polyps
- Rhinitis
- Sinusitis
Day 6 of 33
Thu, Aug 6
Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat system (2 of 2)
Daily Lesson Association
0 / 15 categories
- Ear disorders
- External ear
- Cerumen impaction
- Otitis externa
- Inner ear
- Acoustic neuroma
- Dysfunction of eustachian tube
- Labyrinthitis
- Vertigo
- Middle ear
- Cholesteatoma
- Otitis media
- Otosclerosis
- Tympanic membrane perforation
- Hearing impairment
- Conductive
- Sensorineural
- Other abnormalities of the ear
- Mastoiditis
- Meniere disease
- Tinnitus
- Foreign bodies of the eyes, ears, nose,
- and throat
- Trauma of the eyes, ears, nose, and
- throat
- Barotrauma of the ear
- Blowout fracture
- Corneal abrasion
- Globe rupture
- Hyphema
- Neoplasms
- Benign
- Malignant
- Oropharyngeal disorders
- Infectious/inflammatory disorders
- Angioedema
- Aphthous ulcers
- Candidiasis
- Deep neck infection
- Dental abscess
- Dental caries
- Epiglottitis
- Gingivitis
- Laryngitis
- Peritonsillar abscess
- Pharyngitis
- Salivary disorders
- Parotitis
- Sialadenitis
- Other oropharyngeal disorders
- Leukoplakia
Day 7 of 33
Fri, Aug 7
Cardiovascular system (1 of 4)
Daily Lesson Differentiation
0 / 2 categories
- Cardiomyopathy
- Dilated
- Hypertrophic
- Restrictive
- Stress
- Conduction disorders/dysrhythmias
- Atrial fibrillation
- Atrial flutter
- Atrial tachycardia
- Atrioventricular block
- Bradycardia
- Bundle branch block
- Idioventricular rhythm
- Junctional rhythms
- Premature contractions
- QT prolongation
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Sinus arrhythmia
- Torsades de pointes
- Ventricular fibrillation
- Ventricular tachycardia
Day 8 of 33
Sat, Aug 8
Cardiovascular system (2 of 4)
Daily Lesson Visualizations
0 / 4 categories
- Coronary artery disease
- Acute coronary syndrome
- Angina pectoris
- Non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
- ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
- Unstable angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Heart failure
- Hypertension
- Primary hypertension
- Secondary hypertension
- Hypertensive emergencies
- Hypotension
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Vasovagal hypotension
Day 9 of 33
Sun, Aug 9
Cardiovascular system (3 of 4)
Daily Lesson Anatomy of a test question
0 / 4 categories
- Lipid Disorders
- Shock
- Cardiogenic
- Distributive
- Hypovolemic
- Obstructive
- Traumatic, infectious, and inflammatory heart conditions
- Cardiac tamponade
- Infective endocarditis
- Myocarditis
- Pericardial effusion
- Pericarditis
- Vascular disease
- Aortic aneurysm/dissection
- Arterial embolism/thrombosis
- Arteriovenous malformation
- Deep venous thrombosis
- Giant cell arteritis
- Peripheral artery disease
- Phlebitis/thrombophlebitis
- Varicose veins
- Venous insufficiency
Day 10 of 33
Mon, Aug 10
Cardiovascular system (4 of 4) & Musculoskeletal system (1 of 3)
Daily Lesson Writing questions
0 / 7 categories
- Congenital Heart disease
- Atrial septal defect
- Coarctation of the aorta
- Patent ductus arteriosus
- Patent foramen ovale
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Transposition of the great vessels
- Ventricular septal defect
- Valvular disorders
- Aortic
- Mitral
- Pulmonary
- Tricuspid
- Chest/rib disorders
- Deformities
- Fractures
- Compartment syndrome
- Lower extremity disorders
- Avascular necrosis
- Developmental dysplasia
- Extensor mechanism injuries
- Fractures/dislocations
- Osgood-Schlatter disease
- Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
- Soft-tissue injuries
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Upper extremity disorders
- Fractures/dislocations
- Soft-tissue injuries
Day 11 of 33
Tue, Aug 11
Musculoskeletal system (2 of 3)
Daily Lesson Review and Implement
0 / 4 categories
- Degenerative diseases
- Osteoarthritis
- Infectious diseases
- Osteomyelitis
- Septic arthritis
- Neoplasms
- Benign
- Malignant
- Paget disease of bone
- Spinal disorders
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Herniated disk disease
- Kyphosis
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylolysis
- Sprain/strain
- Torticollis
- Trauma
Day 12 of 33
Wed, Aug 12
Musculoskeletal system (3 of 3)
Daily Lesson Stamina and the Practice Exam
0 / 2 categories
- Rheumatologic diseases
- Connective tissue diseases
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout/Pseudogout
- Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Polyarteritis nodosa
- Polymyalgia rheumatica
- Rheumatologic diseases continued
- Polymyositis
- Reactive arthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Sjogren syndrome
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)
Day 13 of 33
Thu, Aug 13
Endocrine system (1 of 2)
Daily Lesson Two brain theory and how to use them both
0 / 5 categories
- Adrenal disorders
- Cushing syndrome
- Pheochromocytoma
- Primary adrenal insufficiency
- Diabetes mellitus
- Type 1
- Type 2
- Hypogonadism
- Metabolic syndrome
- Neoplasms
- Multiple endocrine neoplasia
- Neoplastic syndrome
- Primary endocrine malignancy
Day 14 of 33
Fri, Aug 14
Endocrine system (2 of 2)
Daily Lesson Decision making with the % confidence score
0 / 3 categories
- Parathyroid disorders
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Thyroid disorders
- Goiter
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Thyroid nodules
- Thyroiditis
- Pituitary disorders
- Acromegaly/gigantism
- Cushing disease
- Diabetes insipidus
- Dwarfism
- Pituitary adenoma
- Prolactinoma
- SIADH
Day 15 of 33
Sat, Aug 15
Practice Exam
Daily Lesson What to do when you can't decide
Milestone
Practice Exam Day
Take the practice exam from end to end under timed conditions. Treat this like the real PANCE: phones away, one sitting, no breaks longer than the real exam allows. Review your results against the blueprint and note which systems need a second pass before exam day.
Day 16 of 33
Sun, Aug 16
Psychiatry/Behavioral science (1 of 2)
Daily Lesson How to get the right answer when you don't have a clue
0 / 6 categories
- Abuse and neglect
- Child abuse
- Elder abuse
- Intimate partner violence
- Physical abuse
- Psychological abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Anxiety disorders
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Panic disorder
- Phobias
- Bipolar and related disorders
- Depressive disorders
- Major depressive disorders
- Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia)
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
- Suicidal/homicidal behaviors
- Disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders
- Dissociative disorders
Day 17 of 33
Mon, Aug 17
Psychiatry/Behavioral science (2 of 2)
Daily Lesson Recharging your batteries for the long haul
0 / 11 categories
- Feeding and eating disorders
- Human sexuality and gender dysphoria
- Neurodevelopmental disorders
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders
- Personality disorders
- Psychogenic nonepileptic seizure
- Schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders
- Sleep-wake disorders
- Somatic symptom and related disorders
- Substance-related and addictive disorders
- Trauma- and stressor-related disorders
- Adjustment disorders
- Bereavement
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
Day 18 of 33
Tue, Aug 18
Pulmonary system (1 of 3)
Daily Lesson Anxiety, intrusive thought, depression-thought loops
0 / 4 categories
- Acute respiratory distress syndrome
- Foreign body aspiration
- Hyaline membrane disease
- Infectious disorders
- Acute bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchitis
- Acute epiglottitis
- Croup
- Empyema
- Influenza
- Pertussis
- Pneumonias: Bacterial, Fungal,
- HIV-related, Viral
- Respiratory syncytial virus infection
- Tuberculosis
Day 19 of 33
Wed, Aug 19
Pulmonary system (2 of 3)
Daily Lesson Get a whole lot more done in less time
0 / 3 categories
- Neoplasms
- Benign
- Malignant
- Carcinoid tumors
- Pleural diseases
- Pulmonary circulation
- Cor pulmonale
- Pulmonary edema
- Pulmonary embolism
- Pulmonary hypertension
Day 20 of 33
Thu, Aug 20
Pulmonary system (3 of 3)
Daily Lesson Goals aren't enough
0 / 4 categories
- Obesity hypoventilation syndrome
- Obstructive pulmonary diseases
- Asthma
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Cystic fibrosis
- Restrictive pulmonary diseases
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- Pneumoconiosis
- Sarcoidosis
- Sleep apnea
Day 21 of 33
Fri, Aug 21
Renal system (1 of 2)
Daily Lesson Three things you can do to remember more of what you study
0 / 6 categories
- Acid-base disorders
- Acute kidney injury and acute renal failure
- Intrinsic
- Prerenal
- Postrenal
- Chronic kidney disease/end-stage renal disease
- Congenital or structural renal disorders
- Horseshoe kidney
- Hydronephrosis
- Polycystic kidney disease
- Electrolyte disorders
- Fluid imbalances
Day 22 of 33
Sat, Aug 22
Renal system (2 of 2) & Hematologic system (1 of 2)
Daily Lesson Review and implement
0 / 6 categories
- Renal - Neoplasms
- Renal cell carcinoma
- Wilms tumor
- Renovascular disease
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Hematologic - Autoimmune disorders
- Hematologic - Coagulation disorders
- Clotting factor disorders
- Thrombocytopenias
- Hematologic - Cytopenias
- Anemia
- Leukopenia
Day 23 of 33
Sun, Aug 23
Hematologic system (2 of 2)
Daily Lesson Engage!!
0 / 5 categories
- Cytoses
- Polycythemia
- Thrombocytosis
- Hereditary disorders
- G6PD deficiency
- Hemochromatosis
- Sickle cell disease
- Thalassemia
- Immunologic disorders
- Neoplasms, premalignancies, and malignancies
- Acute/chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Acute/chronic myelogenous leukemia
- Lymphoma
- Multiple myeloma
- Myelodysplasia
- Transfusion reaction
Day 24 of 33
Mon, Aug 24
Infectious Diseases (1 of 3)
Daily Lesson Don't get lost in the funhouse mirror questions
0 / 4 categories
- Bacterial diseases
- Bartonella
- Botulism
- Campylobacter jejuni infection
- Chancroid
- Chlamydia
- Cholera
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Diphtheria
- Gonococcal infections
- Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections
- Rheumatic fever
- Rocky Mountain spotted fever
- Salmonellosis
- Shigellosis
- Tetanus
- Fungal diseases
- Blastomycosis
- Candidiasis
- Coccidioidomycosis
- Cryptococcosis
- Histoplasmosis
- Pneumocystis
- Mycobacterial diseases
- Atypical mycobacterial disease
- Tuberculosis
- Parasitic diseases
- Amebiasis
- Giardiasis
- Helminth infestations
- Malaria
- Pinworms
- Toxoplasmosis
- Trichomoniasis
Day 25 of 33
Tue, Aug 25
Infectious Diseases (2 of 3)
Daily Lesson The impact your physical body has on your mind
0 / 5 categories
- Perinatal transmission of disorders
- Congenital varicella
- Herpes simplex virus
- Human papillomavirus
- Zika virus
- Group B streptococcus
- Prion diseases
- Sepsis/systemic inflammatory response syndrome
- Spirochetal diseases
- Lyme disease
- Syphilis
- Viral diseases
- Coronavirus infection
- Cytomegalovirus infections
- Epstein-Barr virus infections
- Erythema infectiosum
- Herpes simplex virus infections
- HIV/AIDs
- Human papillomavirus infections
- Influenza
- Measles
- Mumps
- Polio
- Rabies
- Roseola
- Rubella
- Varicella-zoster virus infections
Day 26 of 33
Wed, Aug 26
Infectious Diseases (3 of 3) & Gastrointestinal System/Nutrition (1 of 3)
Daily Lesson A former NCCPA board member and program director
0 / 8 categories
- ID - Perinatal transmission of disorders
- Congenital varicella
- Herpes simplex virus
- Human papillomavirus
- Zika virus
- Group B streptococcus
- ID - Prion diseases
- ID - Sepsis/SIRS
- ID - Spirochetal diseases
- Lyme disease
- Syphilis
- ID - Viral diseases
- Coronavirus infections
- Cytomegalovirus infections
- Epstein-Barr virus infections
- Erythema infectiosum
- Herpes simplex virus infections
- HIV/AIDS
- Human papillomavirus infections
- Influenza
- Measles
- Mumps
- Polio
- Rabies
- Roseola
- Rubella
- Varicella-zoster virus infections
- GI - Biliary disorders
- Acute cholecystitis
- Chronic cholecystitis
- Cholangitis
- Cholelithiasis
- GI - Diarrhea
- GI - Esophageal disorders
- Esophagitis
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Mallory-Weiss tear
- Motility disorders
- Strictures
- Varices
- Zenker diverticulum
Day 27 of 33
Thu, Aug 27
Gastrointestinal System/Nutrition (2 of 3)
Daily Lesson Do you stutter when you take tests?
0 / 8 categories
- Gastric disorders
- Gastritis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
- Pyloric stenosis
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Hepatic disorders
- Acute hepatitis
- Chronic hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver
- Portal hypertension
- Hernias
- Hyperemesis
- Ingestion of toxic substances or foreign bodies
- Metabolic disorders
- Phenylketonuria
- Rickets
- Neoplasms
- Benign
- Malignant
Day 28 of 33
Fri, Aug 28
Gastrointestinal System/Nutrition (3 of 3)
Daily Lesson What to do on your breaks and why
0 / 5 categories
- Colorectal disorders
- Abscess/fistula
- Anal fissure
- Constipation
- Diverticular disease
- Fecal impaction/incontinence
- Hemorrhoids
- Ileus
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Ischemic bowel disease
- Obstruction
- Polyps
- Rectal prolapse
- Toxic megacolon
- Nutrition
- Food allergies and food sensitivities
- Hypervitaminosis/hypovitaminosis
- Malabsorption
- Refeeding syndrome
- Obesity
- Pancreatic disorders
- Acute pancreatitis
- Chronic pancreatitis
- Small intestine disorders
- Appendicitis
- Celiac disease
- Intussusception
- Obstruction
- Polyps
Day 29 of 33
Sat, Aug 29
Neurologic system (1 of 2)
Daily Lesson Question walkthrough
0 / 7 categories
- Cerebrovascular disorders
- Arteriovenous malformation
- Cerebral aneurysm
- Coma
- Hydrocephalus
- Intracranial hemorrhage
- Stroke
- Syncope
- Transient ischemic attack
- Closed head injuries
- Concussion
- Postconcussion syndrome
- Traumatic brain injury
- Cranial nerve palsies
- Encephalopathic disorders
- Headaches
- Cluster headache
- Migraine
- Tension headache
- Infectious disorders
- Encephalitis
- Meningitis
- Movement disorders
- Essential tremor
- Huntington disease
- Parkinson disease
- Restless legs syndrome
- Tourette disorder
- Tardive dyskinesia
Day 30 of 33
Sun, Aug 30
Neurologic system (2 of 2)
Daily Lesson Lessons from the PANRE
0 / 6 categories
- Neoplasms
- Benign
- Malignant
- Nerve disorders
- Complex regional pain syndrome
- Guillain-Barre syndrome
- Mononeuropathies
- Peripheral neuropathies
- Neurocognitive disorders
- Cognitive impairment
- Delirium
- Neuromuscular disorders
- Cerebral palsy
- Multiple sclerosis
- Myasthenia gravis
- Seizure disorders
- Focal seizures
- Generalized seizures
- Status epilepticus
- Spinal cord syndromes
- Cauda equina syndrome
- Epidural abscess
- Spinal cord injuries
Day 31 of 33
Mon, Aug 31
Professional Practice (1 of 2)
Daily Lesson Planning your next few days
0 / 3 categories
- Legal/medical ethics
- Informed consent and refusal process
- Living will, advance directives, organ donation,
- code status, medical power of attorney
- Medicolegal issues
- Patient preferences related to health care
- Patient/provider rights and responsibilities
- Privacy, security, and responsibility related to
- medical record documentation
- Caring for patients with cognitive impairment
- Medical informatics
- Billing/coding to maintain accuracy
- Using appropriate medical informatics sources
- Patient care and communication
- Affordable and effective health care
- Communication and care preferences
- Impact of social determinants of health
- Establishing clinical rapport
- Patient-based interactions
- Providing patient advice and education
- Providing patient counseling
Day 32 of 33
Tue, Sep 1
Professional Practice (2 of 2)
Daily Lesson Common man or warrior?
0 / 4 categories
- PA role in professional practice
- Professional and clinical limitations, scope of practice
- Practice parameters: malpractice, mandated reporting,
- conflict of interest, impaired provider, ethical principles
- Communicating and consulting with the healthcare team
- Professional development
- Continuing medical education resources
- Critically analyzing evidence-based medicine
- Identifying and interpreting data from
- medical informatics sources
- Public health (population/society)
- Basic disaster preparedness and response
- Infection control measures
- Occupational health issues
- Population health, travel health, and epidemiology
- Protecting vulnerable populations
- Risk management
- Accountability
- Effective resource management and utilization
- Quality improvement and patient safety
- Ensuring patient safety and avoiding medical errors
Day 33 of 33
Wed, Sep 2
Full Review Day
Daily Lesson The day/night before
Final Day
Full Review Day
You made it. Today is for cleaning up loose ends from the past 33 days. Walk through your weakest systems one more time, run through any flagged questions, and rest. Tomorrow you take the PANCE.