PANCE Performance Results

Physician Assistant National Certification Exam
To practice in New York State, students must successfully complete an accredited Physician Assistant Program and pass the certifying examination administered by the National Commission of the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCP A) and the National Board of Medical Examiners. 

Below is a table that provides the Program’s board pass rates for the Physician Assistant National Certification Exam (PANCE) compared to the national average for the past 5 years. 

Calendar YearSt. John's First Time Taker Pass RateNCCPA National First Time Taker Pass Rate
200984%94%
200890%94%
200790%93%
200680%92%
200594%91%