UF School of Physician Assistant Studies

Our mission is to educate students to become physician assistants who will serve the people of Florida and the nation as part of a multidisciplinary team in a diverse and ever-changing health care environment.

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Why become a Gator pa?

#21 among PA programs, ranked by U.S. News & World Report.

About our program

2,000+ graduates of the school, more than two-thirds of whom remain in Florida for clinical practice.

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#1 Physician assistant has been ranked as best health care job by U.S. News & World Report.

About the PA program

98-100% Pass rate for board examinations.

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Student Profiles

Learn about our PA students from their perspective.

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UF PA Surgical Residency Program

Application information for the 2021-2022 year. Deadline to apply is April 15, 2021.

Performing surgery

Recent NEWS

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Tips from UF Health IT

PA students study vaccine hesitancy among Latinx groups

The students will hold a focus group to gauge thoughts on COVID-19 vaccines

College of Medicine to host Gratitude Day

Faculty, staff and students are invited to pick up a chocolate and share with a colleague they are grateful for

A Q&A with Dr. Nina Multak: PA profession to undergo name change

The profession will change from physician assistant to physician associate

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College Calendar

Upcoming Events

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UF School of PA Studies Commencement Ceremony

6/19/2021

Members of the UF School of Physician Assistant Studies class of 2021 will graduate in a ceremony June 19 at 10 a.m.

Four graduates holding a sign that reads, "hashtag Gator P-A."

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Getting involved

If you are interested in becoming a physician assistant, we highly recommend that you join a pre-physician assistant organization while an undergraduate.

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