UF School of PA Studies
UF PA is a state-funded graduate level educational program for Physician Assistants in Florida.
Why become a Gator pa?
#21 Among PA programs, ranked by U.S. News & World Report. Read more about our program to see why.
2,000+ Graduates of the school, more than two-thirds of whom remain in Florida for clinical practice.
#1 Physician Assistant has been ranked as best health care job by U.S. News & World Report. Read more about our school.
98-100% Pass rate for board examinations.
60 New students accepted each year. If you are interested in becoming a physician assistant, we recommend that you join a pre-physician assistant organization while an undergraduate.
1.8% One of the lowest attrition rates in the country. Students and faculty work together to ensure that we have a positive experience both in and out of the classroom, that we have the tools we need to succeed.
50 YRS The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the University of Florida Physician Assistant Program
UF PA Surgical Residency Program
Application information for the 2022-2023 year. Deadline to apply is April 15, 2022.
ALMUNI SPOTLIGHT
UF PA helps uninsured patients
Leon Chen serves as a physician assistant for the Mobile Outreach Clinic and says healthcare isn’t a privilege. It’s a right. (Katie Hyson/ WUFT News)
College Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Jan 30
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College of Medicine Virtual 5K
All Day
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Jan 31
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College of Medicine Virtual 5K
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Feb 01
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First Day of Black History Month
All Day
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Black History Month
All Day
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Feb 10
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Gators Got Talent: UF College of Medicine Talent and Art Show
University Auditorium, 333 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
8:00pm to 10:00pm
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Feb 14
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Valentine’s Day
All Day
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Feb 16
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Gator Nation Giving Day
All Day
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EPI Research Day 2023
J. Wayne Reitz Union, 686 Museum Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
9:00am to 3:00pm
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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.
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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