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School of Physician Assistant Studies

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Important updates on COVID-19

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.

Prospective students
Current students
Accreditation

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Why become a Gator pa?

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

About the PA program

UF PA Surgical Residency Program

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

Performing surgery

Recent NEWS

Passing on a passion for listening

1982 PA alumnus establishes fund to help provide stethoscopes for the next generation of PAs

College receives national award for inclusion, diversity and equity in education and patient care

The award recognizes medical schools that foster an inclusive culture

6 PA students selected as National Health Service Corps scholars

The students will serve communities with health professional shortages following graduation

Read more news

College Calendar

Upcoming Events

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  3. Jan 30

  4. Jan 31

  5. Feb 01

  6. Feb 14

  7. Feb 15

  8. Feb 21

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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.