PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam) Study Guide (2026)
This is the free study guide for the PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam) exam — the same content areas the exam tests, written to the official outline. Read any chapter online free below, then drill the material with 118+ free practice questions and a full timed mock exam.
Last updated: August 2026.
Open the full study guideEvery chapter, in one place — free to read online.The 15 chapters
- 1Cardiovascular System11% of the exam
- 2Dermatologic System4% of the exam
- 3Endocrine System6% of the exam
- 4Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat6% of the exam
- 5Gastrointestinal System/Nutrition8% of the exam
- 6Genitourinary System4% of the exam
- 7Hematologic System5% of the exam
- 8Infectious Diseases7% of the exam
- 9Musculoskeletal System8% of the exam
- 10Neurologic System7% of the exam
- 11Psychiatry/Behavioral Science7% of the exam
- 12Pulmonary System9% of the exam
- 13Renal System5% of the exam
- 14Reproductive System7% of the exam
- 15Professional Practice6% of the exam
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Educational summary, not a substitute for the official material — always confirm current details with NCCPA. Last updated: August 2026.