Peterson's Master the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) contains 3 comprehensive practice tests and gives readers a look at the steps to becoming a physician assistant, with information about applying for a job offer and exploring opportunities for advancement. Peterson's provides an essential overview of question types that appear on the PANCE: Using Laboratory and Diagnostic Studies, History Taking & Performing Physical Exams, Formulating Most Likely Diagnosis, Health Maintenance, Clinical Intervention, Pharmaceutical Therapeutics, and Applying Basic Science Concepts. Readers will also find information on the physician assistant career, including education and experience requirements, duties and tasks, code of conduct, and more.