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Physician Assistant National Recertifying Examination (PANRE)
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PANRE NCCPA Physician Assistant Exams License: Complete Roadmap
Follow this path to maximize your chances of passing on the first try
Phase 1You are here
Audit strengths/weaknesses across PANRE blueprint systems.
Phase 2
Refresh high-weight systems: cardiovascular, pulmonary, GI, and endocrine.
Phase 3
Train mixed timed blocks and reinforce emergent legal/ethical topics.
Phase 4
Complete full 4-block simulations and final remediation cycle.
Can You Take the PANRE Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •PANRE exam fee payment and scheduling in eligible recertification years
- •In year 9: up to two attempts; in year 10: up to three attempts, max four total
- •May not take PANRE more than once in a 90-day period (subject to NCCPA timing exceptions)
PANRE Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
8-12 weeks for most candidates
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
Candidates may test up to two times in year 9 and up to three times in year 10, with a maximum of four PANRE attempts total across years 9-10.
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The official pass rate is 95% first-time in the latest cohort listed in NCCPA's PANRE Pass Rates PDF (Year Due 2018); cumulative pass rate listed as 99%.. Our students do better.
260 Practice Questions
Recertification-focused question sets mapped to PANRE blueprint percentages.
AI-Powered Learning
Targeted refreshers for lower-frequency systems and emergent-topic objectives.
2026 Updated
Aligned to current NCCPA PANRE blueprint and recertification attempt rules.
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What You'll Study
6 chapters covering everything you need to pass
Introduction & PANRE Exam Overview
3 sections
Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Systems
3 sections
GI/Nutrition, Renal, Genitourinary & Reproductive
3 sections
Endocrine, Hematologic & Infectious Diseases
3 sections
Musculoskeletal, Neurologic, Dermatologic & EENT
3 sections
Psychiatry, Emergent Topics & Final Review
3 sections
PANRE Exam Details
Physician Assistant National Recertifying Examination (PANRE)
Administered by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) content outline
Cardiac and vascular diagnosis and evidence-based management.
Dermatology diagnosis and treatment updates.
Endocrine disease control and medication management.
ENT and ophthalmic complaint assessment and treatment.
GI, hepatic, and nutrition-related condition management.
Urologic and urinary system recertification content.
Blood disorders and coagulation-focused review.
Infection diagnosis, stewardship, and prevention priorities.
MSK injury, rheumatologic disease, and function restoration.
Neurologic emergencies and chronic disorder management.
Behavioral health diagnosis, risk management, and treatment.
Respiratory disease management and acute care decisions.
Renal disease and kidney-function management.
Reproductive health topics in recertification scope.
Legal/ethical, professionalism, and health-equity related updates.
What's Included
6 Chapters
Complete exam coverage
Practice Quizzes
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What's Next After the PANRE?
After passing the PANRE, you can pursue these career paths
PANRE-LA
Consider longitudinal assessment format where available and preferred.
CAQ
Add specialty CAQs to align certification with focused practice areas.
Leadership and Precepting
Use recertification completion to pursue advanced clinical leadership roles.
PANRE Exam FAQ
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