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MUSC Physician Assistant  National Certification Exam (PANCE) Pass Rate

Examination Results

The Physician Assistant National Certification Examination (PANCE) is the qualifying examination administered by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) for PA graduates from an accredited school. The examination is a comprehensive assessment of an individual's medical and surgical knowledge. After successful completion of the PANCE, PAs are issued NCCPA certification and can use the initials "PA-C."

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NCCPA Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination Exam Performance Summary Report (PDF)