PANCE STUDY GUIDE 2026 EDITION: Everything you need to pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination—right here. Updated for the 2026 testing year. 691 pages of targeted content plus 720 exam-style practice questions with full explanations. Is this for your exact exam? Yes—the PANCE. The book is organized by the NCCPA blueprint body systems (cardio, pulmonary, GI, MSK, ID, repro, neuro, psych, ENT/eye, endocrine, renal, heme, derm, GU), plus Evidence-Based Medicine and Professional Practice, with a Study & Test-Taking Playbook up front to lock in strategy before you drill questions. Will this help you pass? Here’s how—feature by feature—tied directly to score gains: • 720 Practice Questions with Explanations. Questions escalate from rapid-recall to case-based vignettes so you learn to pick first steps, definitive treatments, and high-value diagnostics. Each item includes the correct answer and why the distractors are wrong—so you learn, not just memorize. • Current for 2026—built into the content. You’ll see guideline-level updates that PANCE loves to test: – Lung cancer screening now LDCT annually for ages 50–80 with about 20 pack-years and quit about 15 years. – Adult pneumococcal: PCV20 once as a simplified option. – Primary prevention aspirin: do not initiate at age ≥60; focus on BP/lipids/lifestyle. – Cervical screening: primary hrHPV every 5 years is acceptable 30–65. These aren’t promises—they’re proof your book reflects what’s being tested now. • Exam-Focused Chapter Design. Every system begins with “Must Know” high-yield lists, fast tables, and pattern-to-diagnosis cues that turn long outlines into decisions you can make under time pressure. • Study & Test-Taking Playbook. Practical plans for busy rotations, how to triage topics by weight, and how to think like the exam—so you stop second-guessing and start scoring. • One Book. Nothing Missing. Body-system content, EBM/foundational science, and professional practice are all included—no extra codes required. Practice Test Questions section begins on p. 486, so you can alternate content and drills as you go. Why this version is the right one for you (risk reduced, not just inspiring): • Exact exam named up front (PANCE). • Exact counts: 691 pages; 720 questions with full explanations. • Concrete evidence of recency—so you’re not studying last year’s rules. Stop scrolling. This is the one: blueprint-aligned chapters, up-to-date guidance, and a large question bank that teaches you how to think on test day. Get your copy. Start your plan. Pass your PANCE. Disclaimer: This publication is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). PANCE and Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination are trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. Names and marks are used nominatively for identification and descriptive purposes only. Content is educational, not medical advice; verify current policies and requirements with official NCCPA sources.