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.
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.
98-100% Pass rate for board examinations.
Student Profiles
Learn about our PA students from their perspective.
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UF PA Surgical Residency Live Webinar
October 1, 2020 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Recent NEWS
UF Health in Gainesville begins vaccinating high-risk health care employees against COVID-19
University of Florida Health clinical caregivers began receiving the vaccine Dec. 16
One year
As 2020 draws to a close, UF medical and PA students reflect on lessons learned, impacts made
A place to belong
Students lead initiatives to create an anti-racist, inclusive environment at UF College of Medicine
Nov. 16 mandatory deadline: Remaining GatorLink users must enroll for sign-in authentication
UF faculty, UF Health Shands staff with GatorLink accounts must register for additional authentication steps
College Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Jan 15
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Jan 16
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Florida Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association Annual Meeting
Virtual Meeting – See Registration Link For More Information
All Day
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Jan 17
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Florida Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association Annual Meeting
Virtual Meeting – See Registration Link For More Information
All Day
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Jan 18
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
All Day
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Jan 19
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Clinical Research Forum
Shepard Broad Building, Room 104
9:30am to 10:30am
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Jan 21
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Epidemiology Seminar Series: Dr. Cuc Tran
4:00pm to 5:00pm
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milestones in education
Class of 2020 Virtual Commencement Ceremony
6/20/2020
Students from the class of 2020 officially become Gator PAs in a virtual ceremony.
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.
college news
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