Welcome to a special edition of The Q-Wave, our newsletter for PAs and NPs, and…
John BielinskiMarch 6, 2020
I just finished reading The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck. It was a…
John BielinskiDecember 19, 2019
It was number 30 on my bucket list. Getting a Guinness World Records® record title…
John BielinskiNovember 22, 2019
You're an advanced practitioner in a traditional emergency medicine role. You're starting to see chest…
John BielinskiOctober 30, 2019
Welcome to October's Q-Wave. One of the best parts of the Q-Wave is that it…
John BielinskiOctober 23, 2019
This month's newsletter is going to be a little different. I'd like to introduce you…
John BielinskiSeptember 25, 2019
There were times… When I look back at those times, I am ashamed. There were…
John BielinskiAugust 21, 2019
I'm a huge fan of disruption. Disruption comes in many forms. It could be a…
John BielinskiMay 29, 2019
I'm going to ask for your forgiveness right away, because this content is kind of…
John BielinskiApril 25, 2019
Welcome to part three of our Q-Wave series on infectious disease. When it comes to…
John BielinskiMarch 27, 2019
Welcome to The Q-Wave, where our whole goal is promoting clinical excellence and discussing the…
John BielinskiFebruary 27, 2019
Today we’re going to talk about antibiotics and review the primary antibiotics we use in…
John BielinskiJanuary 23, 2019
Here is a case that happened to me a few years ago. A nine-year-old boy…
John BielinskiDecember 5, 2018
I had an interesting experience this morning. You see, I'm a flawed seeker. What does…
John BielinskiOctober 23, 2018
Let’s talk about strep throat. I am not a big fan of rapid strep tests.…
John BielinskiOctober 3, 2018
The date is May 31, 2009. Air France Flight 447 left Rio de Janeiro, on…
John BielinskiSeptember 27, 2018
A big misunderstanding is that if you have sinusitis, you need an antibiotic. The problem…
John BielinskiSeptember 25, 2018
What’s the difference between a kid with a 103°F temperature who has otitis media and…
John BielinskiSeptember 14, 2018
A really good clinician not only embraces Bayes’ Theorem, they live and die by Bayes’…
John BielinskiAugust 30, 2018
Going to other places, spending on fares, snacks, and other travel related expenses can cause…
CME4LifeAugust 24, 2018
Everybody's a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a…
John BielinskiAugust 22, 2018
We recently had someone ask us via email what makes us, CME4LIFE, the best board…
John BielinskiAugust 16, 2018
I get it and I hated it. As a new graduate PA, working emergency medicine,…
John BielinskiAugust 8, 2018
In order to understand cholelithiasis, choledocholithiasis and gastroenterology in general, you have to master pancreatitis.…
John BielinskiJuly 31, 2018
Time management is crucial in all aspects of living whether in school or at work.…
CME4LifeJuly 26, 2018
As often discussed and reported, we learn well from case studies. Today, we’re going to…
John BielinskiJuly 24, 2018
One of the things I love about podcasts, blogs and newsletters is that I can…
John BielinskiJuly 18, 2018
First and foremost, the psychology paradigm comes into bedside manner. You have to want good…
John BielinskiJuly 10, 2018
Here's the question that I was able to ask Sheila Mauldin from the NCCPA. Sheila…
John BielinskiJuly 2, 2018
Here was the case. Nine-year-old female comes in with mom, and mom is dressed in…
John BielinskiJune 28, 2018
In Eckhart Tolle's book The New Earth, he asks the question, "Who are we?" Are…
John BielinskiJune 19, 2018
Starting off a journey without finishing it could mean a waste of time and resources.…
CME4LifeJune 11, 2018
Almost all types of the organization require teamwork to ensure maximum satisfaction of customers. That…
CME4LifeMay 16, 2018
What ultimately separates a good clinician from a moderate clinician? Does it come down to…
John BielinskiApril 24, 2018
Errors in the medical field can also happen. However, such medical errors can be troublesome…
CME4LifeApril 10, 2018
If you're a physician assistant taking your recertification exam in 2019, you probably already know…
John BielinskiApril 9, 2018
“In medicine and life, change is the rule, not the exception.” When I heard NCCPA…
John BielinskiMarch 25, 2018
Renal functions refer to BUN and creatinine. let's start there. I know it's a basic…
John BielinskiMarch 15, 2018
Continuing medical education requires thorough studies and reviews of facts about organized bodies. Are you…
CME4LifeMarch 1, 2018
This months topic is thinking. Yes, thinking. We do it automatically (well, most of us…
Robert KlingensmithFebruary 21, 2018
Healthy heart leads to a healthy life. People whose heart is weak limit themselves from…
CME4LifeFebruary 12, 2018
Some characteristics are needed to become a good and efficient physician assistant. For some, these…
CME4LifeJanuary 24, 2018
The medical field can really be troublesome if you won’t be able to memorize the…
CME4LifeDecember 27, 2017
Being a medical student requires time, effort and sacrifices. Are you ready for all the…
CME4LifeNovember 22, 2017
Finishing your undergraduate years may have challenged your patience, perseverance, and determination, but continuing medical…
CME4LifeOctober 12, 2017
The medical terms alone can get your head hurt. What more if you are continuing…
CME4LifeSeptember 27, 2017
What is the key to a successful career in medical or healthcare industry? That is…
CME4LifeJuly 19, 2017
The "CHF Margarita" As providers, we often play "bartender" when doling out the right "cocktail"…
John BielinskiJuly 14, 2017
Because general practitioners face different kinds of emergencies every day, they must learn how to…
John BielinskiJune 29, 2017
12 y/o Patient with Chest Pain - Should We Use PAPPA? When a young child…
John BielinskiJune 27, 2017
How to study for PANCE/PANRE? There are different studying tips to consider in order to…
CME4LifeMay 18, 2017
The New Guide for PA Students - Surviving PA School As a physician assistant, you'll…
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Breaking Down The PA Boards - Tips for Proper Exam Preparation Passing the PANCE/PANRE can…
downloadMay 9, 2017
Introducing the LifeBlood Workshop Series! Four courses designed to help you close the gap between…
John BielinskiApril 18, 2017
How medical practitioners stay healthy? Along with a lot of responsibilities, medical practitioners must keep…
CME4LifeApril 18, 2017
How prepared are you to pass the PANCE/PANRE? Passing your boards is no small task.…
John BielinskiMarch 30, 2017
How to become a good medical practitioner? Genuine doctors will never change and they will…
CME4LifeMarch 29, 2017
CME4LIFE Case Study: College Professor Gets Sent to the ER! We're back with another one…
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CME4LIFE Case Study: CP with Bradycardia We're back with another one of John Bielinski PA-C's…
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This young female ended up in the ER after her business trip! Check out this Urgent…
Jennifer CarlquistDecember 16, 2016
The Top 7 Secrets of being a Physician Assistant in Emergency Medicine There continues to be…
John BielinskiDecember 1, 2016
Should we send this patient home? He had a normal stress test 10 days ago... Dive into…
Jennifer CarlquistOctober 25, 2016
The CME4LIFE Experience Explained in One Word People have started talking about the CME4LIFE…
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The Medical History is the Keystone We all have been taught, and know to be…
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Learn, Understand and Remember these 6 "Must Know" EKG Findings: Maximize Your Mind Our teaching…
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NCCPA Addresses Self Assessment and Performance Improvement CME "At its meeting last weekend, the NCCPA…
downloadAugust 12, 2016
Mr Ferrell was the first physician assistant. It's was an honor to meet him in…
Robert KlingensmithAugust 8, 2016
Announcing New SA CME -Awesome SA CME Topics to Choose From Being a Physician Assistant…
John BielinskiJuly 18, 2016
With 5-Hours in class of questions and audience response units engagement and a take home…
John BielinskiApril 25, 2016
If you are a physician's assistant or a student, and you have to pass your…
John BielinskiApril 21, 2016
Call for Comments, Collegiality and Consideration of the Future of the PA Profession by Dawn…
John BielinskiFebruary 26, 2016
To understand heart blocks, you have to understand the vagus nerve and how it works.…
John BielinskiFebruary 22, 2016
I applaud the NCCPA's vision in looking at the PAs in practice today and the…
John BielinskiJanuary 10, 2016
Navigating In-Flight Turbulence The Difference Between Patient and Customer As a “lone wolf EM…
John BielinskiDecember 10, 2015
PANRE Review: the NCCPA B.O.D. Decision Ultimately, "The Board" sought a PANRE review and recertification…
John BielinskiNovember 12, 2015
The NCCPA Board selected a new model for PANRE Review and recertification of physician…
John BielinskiNovember 12, 2015
The Three Critical Pearls to Study for the PANRE There are three pearls to increase…
John BielinskiNovember 9, 2015
Don’t Die Before Your Start When I was about to run my first marathon back…
John BielinskiNovember 9, 2015
The 6 Deadly EKG Findings in Syncope/Near-Syncope Syncope demands an EKG. PAs working…
John BielinskiNovember 4, 2015
CME4LIFE “Let’s Be Clear Series” PANRE Review: Varicella (chickenpox) and Herpes Zoster (shingles) In…
John BielinskiNovember 3, 2015
The Situation This is a case of a 44 year old male PA working urgent care…
John BielinskiOctober 29, 2015
The Three Critical Pearls to Study for the PANCE There are three pearls to increase…
John BielinskiOctober 19, 2015
PA CME : Dermatology - Insects and Parasites Insects and Parasites Part 1 There are…
John BielinskiSeptember 30, 2015
Physician Assistant CME : Derm Basics There are a few basic things that you need…
John BielinskiSeptember 17, 2015
PA Student: Why It Is Important to Stay Active & Healthy During the Semester …
John BielinskiAugust 28, 2015
How to De-stress and Relax Even When You Think You Can’t There have been…
John BielinskiAugust 14, 2015
PA CME: Surgical Abdomen and Sepsis With a surgical abdomen, my first thought is…
John BielinskiAugust 12, 2015
Physician Assistant Student : Staying Organized your Didactic Year You will receive so many…
John BielinskiAugust 8, 2015
