The physician assistant profession was established in 1965 at Duke University with four students.

Kristina Stanson, PA at the Hey Clinic, recently published a chapter in the “The JAAPA QRS Review for PAs: Study Plan and Guide for PANCE and PANRE” for PA’s preparing for the final exam certification. 

“Having worked with Dr. Hey for over five years, I have learned a lot about spinal deformities and wanted to share that information with other PAs who are preparing for the PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certification Examination) and PANRE (Physician Assistant National Recertification Examination),” Stanson said.

Preparing for the PANCE starts almost as soon as students walk on campus. During each clinical year, students prepare for end-of-rotation exams that are modeled after the PANCE.

“After graduation I spent a few additional weeks studying, utilizing several review books, my own notes/study guides and practice questions before taking the actual exam,” Stanson said. 

The AAPA (American Academy of PAs) publishes a monthly peer-reviewed clinical journal called JAAPA (Journal of the American Academy of PAs). In 2020, Stanson reached out to one of the editors to inquire about writing an article on scoliosis. 

Stanson was able to write for the journal and was then asked to write another article on scoliosis and kyphosis for the JAAPA QRS Review book.

“I hope this is the first of many publications,” Stanson said. “We are already working on several research papers to help spread awareness about scoliosis.”

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