BrooklynPA-C Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 I didn't see anything about this anywhere else in the forum, so I figured I'd throw it out there. At our last EOR one of our professors made an announcement that employers are looking at PANCE scores as a component of an application when hiring new grads. I'd never heard this before, and I was wondering if anyone has come across this anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator ventana Posted March 15, 2016 Moderator Share Posted March 15, 2016 What do they call the student who graduates last in his medical class.? DOCTOR I have never had anyone ask for my scores, nor even show any interest in them. I suspect they might not even be able to interpret them with out some effort to understand them... Maybe going into a competitive residency with out job experience as a PA, or in a university setting that is highly sought after - (outside of my field) But you are a PA-C and that means you have a license I also this it is dangerous to directly equate a test score with the ability to be a provider - they are not directly linked - and sometimes seems to be inversely related - brianiacs have at times, difficulty relating to patients...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reality Check 2 Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 I either have a C behind my title or I don't - not one person in 25 years has ever asked about my scores. They check NCCPA to make sure I am real and certified and then do a background check to make sure I am not a pedophile or criminal. THAT'S IT. No one is privy to your actual scores without your express consent. And, it doesn't matter. Ventana is right - no one knows how to interpret them anyway. If passing is X and you have X+1 - you passed..... And it is not a reflection of your skills or ability to relate to patients or be a decent provider. It means you passed the basic core skills test. The rest is up to you. Again, my high school valedictorian made a perfect SAT score some 35 years ago but was a dolt and socially stunted. He would tell people that they were too stupid for him to associate with....... He became some sort of chemical engineer, I think. The world is a safer place because he did not choose a "people" trade. My very old 2 cents....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick87 Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 I didn't see anything about this anywhere else in the forum, so I figured I'd throw it out there. At our last EOR one of our professors made an announcement that employers are looking at PANCE scores as a component of an application when hiring new grads. I'd never heard this before, and I was wondering if anyone has come across this anywhere. Employers care about the money you can make them, not how high you can get on a test (aside from possibly some residency programs). I think your school just wants to make sure you pass so they can get that 100% pass rate. If they tell you to aim high, you are more likely to study much harder and will, therefore, pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted March 16, 2016 Moderator Share Posted March 16, 2016 My first job required that I submit scores because I was practicing initially under an interim license...back in the day pance was only offered once/yr in October so if you graduated in the summer you practiced for a few months before taking it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajnelson Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 The other thing to realize is that the score to pass varies depending on the test, as does the minimum pass score. So the actual number doesn't mean much Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiovolffemtp Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 I heard that too from my program. They seemed to be using both 1st time pass rates and PANCE scores as bragging rights. Prospective employers only cared if I'd passed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paula Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 I've never heard of any employer wanting to know your score, just needing to verify you passed PANCE. However, just today I got an email from our practice manager. In it 8 practitioners were praised for their NQHI ( or some such acronym) scores for reaching quality measures. I was on the list and so pleased to know that my employer appreciates me so much that they gave me a promotion. Now , I just need the raise to go with the promotion. In fact, two of us PAs were promoted. It is the fastest bridge program for a PA to be in. Paula H., MD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunnyn Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 I've never heard of any employer wanting to know your score, just needing to verify you passed PANCE. However, just today I got an email from our practice manager. In it 8 practitioners were praised for their NQHI ( or some such acronym) scores for reaching quality measures. I was on the list and so pleased to know that my employer appreciates me so much that they gave me a promotion. Now , I just need the raise to go with the promotion. In fact, two of us PAs were promoted. It is the fastest bridge program for a PA to be in. Paula H., MD Congrats! What is NQHI? What more are you allowed to do now, if I may ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAC1720 Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 I know this is an old thread but I just wanted to tell you all that I had an interview yesterday and the doctor asked me two unexpected questions: 1. What number in your class rank were you? 2. What was your PANCE score? Needless to say I was very taken aback and just blurted out what I thought my score was (who actually remembers this?!?) and politely informed him that my PA program did not rank us. Next time I will be better prepared for this question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Febrifuge Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Are you in a location with a big glut of new grads every year? This strikes me as a totally odd question, but it's very possible I've led a sheltered life. I would probably respond with "are you asking if I passed my board exam? Yes I did, the first time, and my score was fine. I don't remember what it was." (And then I would not get the job, because of the look on my face while saying that.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMSGuy1982 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 I know this is an old thread but I just wanted to tell you all that I had an interview yesterday and the doctor asked me two unexpected questions: 1. What number in your class rank were you? 2. What was your PANCE score? Needless to say I was very taken aback and just blurted out what I thought my score was (who actually remembers this?!?) and politely informed him that my PA program did not rank us. Next time I will be better prepared for this question. Sounds like maybe this doc hasn't been around many PA's and wanted to gauge your knowledge . Perhaps he would have been better off with asking some sort of scenario question. The only question regarding the PANCE I was asked in 4 interviews was when I planned on taking it so they could gauge when I could start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator ventana Posted January 8, 2017 Moderator Share Posted January 8, 2017 class rank = who cares - If asked in an interview by a doc I would seriously consider asking them the exact same question to prove it irrelevancy.... PANCE/PANRE scores - I don't even know.... Pass or Fail in my mind... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAC1720 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Are you in a location with a big glut of new grads every year? This strikes me as a totally odd question, but it's very possible I've led a sheltered life. I would probably respond with "are you asking if I passed my board exam? Yes I did, the first time, and my score was fine. I don't remember what it was." (And then I would not get the job, because of the look on my face while saying that.) This is an area with 3 PA programs and it's in dermatology. They know that it's a very competitive field and put applicants through a lot of hoops. I had one dermatologist email me and ask for my headshot. I didn't even reply to that one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunafish Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 This is an area with 3 PA programs and it's in dermatology. They know that it's a very competitive field and put applicants through a lot of hoops. I had one dermatologist email me and ask for my headshot. I didn't even reply to that one... Wow!!! Are you opposite gender with a doc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PANCEacer Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 They did at a couple NY hospitals. One senior PA even knew and was impressed during the interview. I guess HR told him. He was saying 700+ on PANCE is something you should be proud of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Until reading this, I'd never heard of it being asked, but it's not completely far-fetched I suppose. If I was ever asked, I would probably say I had absolutely no idea, as I never checked and the numbers are worthless anyway. On the day of your test, 80% could be failing in a certain section, 15% could be passing the next time. I honestly don't remember if I checked the scores or not. Maybe? I had an MD interviewer - not native to the USA - ask me point blank how old I was. Everyone laughed and I said your co-workers are going to talk to you about this later. A headshot would get me taken right out of the applicant pool, ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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