Certification

Western Michigan University physician assistant graduates are eligible to take the certification examination offered by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants, a computer-based exam which measures entry-level competencies and is required by all state licensing agencies. Successful completion of the exam allows the physician assistant to use the title of PA-Certified or PA-C.

If you have questions related to these scores, please contact Drew Zolp, program director.

Table showing WMU’s Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam performance from 2021–2025, including number of candidates, exam attempts, pass rates, and PANCE pass percentages. WMU exam pass rates range from 72% to 97%, and ultimate PANCE pass rates range from 91% to 100%.