📖 How to Study for the EOR & EOC Exams Using Smarty PANCE

The PAEA End of Rotation (EOR) and End of Curriculum (EOC) exams are standardized assessments designed to evaluate PA students' medical knowledge at different stages of their training.

• EOR Exams: Rotation-specific tests covering key conditions from each specialty.
• EOC Exam: A comprehensive end-of-program assessment covering all organ systems.

This guide will walk you through a structured, stepwise study plan using Smarty PANCE.

1. Understand the Structure of EOR & EOC Exams

End of Rotation (EOR) Exams

• Developed by PAEA, not NCCPA.
• 120-question multiple-choice exams focused on clinical rotation topics.
• Topics align with the NCCPA PANCE Blueprint, but are rotation-specific.
• Each exam is based on a PAEA Blueprint & Topic List.

🔗 PAEA Official EOR Exam Website:

PAEA EOR Assessment

🔗 Smarty PANCE EOR Interactive Blueprint:

EOR Topic Lists & Courses

End of Curriculum (EOC) Exam

• Final comprehensive exam covering all organ systems.
• Built on the PAEA EOC Blueprint.

🔗 PAEA Official EOC Exam Website:

PAEA EOC Assessment

🔗 Smarty PANCE EOC Interactive Blueprint:

EOC Topic Lists & Courses

2. Start with the EOR/EOC Exam Blueprint

The PAEA Blueprint and Topic List outlines the specific content tested on each exam.

EOR Exam Blueprints & Topic Lists

Each EOR course is structured around PEARLS sections, with links to corresponding Smarty PANCE blueprint topics for detailed review.

🔗 Smarty PANCE EOR Blueprint & Topic Lists:

• Emergency Medicine
• Family Medicine
• Surgery
• Internal Medicine
• Pediatrics
• Psychiatry
• Women’s Health
• General Surgery (to be retired)

💡 Tip: Use the PEARLS sections in each Smarty PANCE EOR course as your high-yield study guide, then click through to Smarty PANCE blueprint topics for a deeper review.

3. Create a Stepwise Study Plan Using Trello

To stay organized, use the EOR & EOC Trello Study Planner to track completed topics.

🔗 EOR Trello Boards:

All EOR Study Plans

🔗 EOC Trello Board:

EOC Study Plan

✅ How to Use the Trello Study Plan:

1. Select the correct exam board (EOR or EOC).
2. Mark topics as you complete PEARLS, lessons, and quizzes.
3. Use the checklist to focus on weak areas.
4. Follow a structured 8-week study schedule.

4. Work Through Smarty PANCE EOR Lessons (PEARLS-Based)

Once you've mapped out your EOR study plan, go through the PEARLS-based lessons on Smarty PANCE.

Each EOR course includes:

• PEARLS: High-yield facts for fast review.
• Presentation: Signs, symptoms, and clinical features.
• Diagnosis: Best initial tests, imaging, and lab findings.
• Treatment: First-line & second-line management.
• Flashcards: Quick recall for key concepts.

🔗 Access all EOR/EOC Lessons Here:

EOR & EOC Smarty PANCE Courses

How to Study Each Lesson:

1. Review the PEARLS section to get a high-yield summary.
2. Click on the linked Smarty PANCE blueprint topics for detailed explanations.
3. Go through each section (Presentation → Diagnosis → Treatment).
4. Use flashcards and take the quiz for reinforcement.
5. Mark the lesson as complete once finished.

💡 Tip: The PEARLS sections act as a high-yield summary, while the Smarty PANCE blueprint links provide an in-depth review.

5. Take EOR & EOC Practice Exams

Timed practice exams help simulate actual exam conditions and reinforce test-taking strategies.

Where to Find EOR & EOC Practice Exams

✅ Smarty PANCE Qbank – Covers EOR & EOC exam-style multiple-choice questions.

• Click EOR exams in the sidebar for prebuilt exams.
• Use the custom exam builder to build your own custom EOR/EOC exams.

✅ Virtual EOR Exams – Available on Smarty PANCE for each clinical rotation (these are the same as the prebuilt exams in the Smarty PANCE QBank).

✅ Full-Length EOC Practice Exams – Comprehensive test covering all organ systems.

• Currently, it mirrors the PANCE practice exam

💡 Pro Tip: Take at least 2-3 full-length exams before your test to build endurance and identify weak areas.

6. Join the Smarty PANCE Community for Support

You're not studying alone! Join the Smarty PANCE Community to:

• Ask questions and discuss difficult topics.
• Get exam-taking strategies from other PA students.
• Share study tips and experiences.

🔗 Join the Smarty PANCE Community:

Smarty PANCE Members Forum

7. Key EOR & EOC Exam Dates

EOR Exam Windows

• Administered at the end of each clinical rotation.
• Each PA program sets its own testing dates, so check with your school.

EOC Exam Windows

• Typically taken at the end of PA school.
• Your PA school determines when you take the EOC.

🔗 Check Official PAEA Exam Dates:

PAEA Exam Information

Final Steps:

✅ Step 1: Review the EOR/EOC Blueprint to identify tested topics.

✅ Step 2: Use the Trello Study Plan to track progress.

✅ Step 3: Go through PEARLS-based lessons, marking progress and taking quizzes.

✅ Step 4: Take full-length practice exams to reinforce test-taking strategies.

✅ Step 5: Join the Smarty PANCE Community for additional support.

🔗 For more in-depth strategies, check out our EOR & EOC study resources:

Smarty PANCE EOR Study Hub

With this structured approach, you’ll be confident and fully prepared for your EOR & EOC exams!