UF School of PA Studies

UF PA is a state-funded graduate level educational program for Physician Assistants in Florida.

Accreditation Prospective Students

Why become a Gator pa?

#21 Among PA programs, ranked by U.S. News & World Report. Read more about our program to see why.

About our program

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

Get involved as an alumni

#1 Physician Assistant has been ranked as best health care job by U.S. News & World Report. Read more about our school.

About the PA School

98-100% Pass rate for board examinations.

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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.

Student Information

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)

Photo provided by Katie Hyson/ WUFT News

College Calendar

Upcoming Events

Sep 27
1. Hispanic Heritage Month
  
  All Day
Sep 28
1. Hispanic Heritage Month
  
  All Day
Sep 29
1. Hispanic Heritage Month
  
  All Day
Sep 30
1. Hispanic Heritage Month
  
  All Day
Oct 10
1. Indigenous Peoples’ Day
  
  All Day
2. Columbus Day
  
  All Day
Oct 18
1. Clinical Research Forum
  
  Shepard Broad Building, Room 104
  
  9:30am to 10:30am
Oct 31
1. Halloween
  
  All Day
Nov 01
1. Native American Heritage Month
  
  All Day
2. First Day of American Indian Heritage Month
  
  All Day
Nov 02
1. Native American Heritage Month
  
  All Day
Nov 03
1. Native American Heritage Month
  
  All Day
Nov 04
1. Native American Heritage Month
  
  All Day
Nov 05
1. Native American Heritage Month
  
  All Day
Nov 06
1. Native American Heritage Month
  
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Nov 07
1. Native American Heritage Month
  
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Nov 08
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Nov 09
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Nov 10
1. Native American Heritage Month
  
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Nov 11
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Nov 12
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Nov 13
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Nov 14
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Nov 15
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Nov 16
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Nov 17
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Nov 18
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Nov 19
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Nov 20
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Nov 21
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Nov 22
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Nov 23
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Nov 24
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Nov 25
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Nov 26
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Nov 27
1. Native American Heritage Month
  
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Nov 28
1. Native American Heritage Month
  
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Nov 29
1. Native American Heritage Month
  
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Nov 30
1. Native American Heritage Month
  
  All Day

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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."

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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