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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.
UF PA Surgical Residency Program
Application information for the 2021-2022 year. Deadline to apply is April 15, 2021.
Recent NEWS
UF College of Medicine to host annual Celebration of Diversity Week virtually
The virtual events will take place April 5-10
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
College Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Apr 22
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Updates and Current Advances in Surgical Pathology
Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe, 5020 SW 30th Ln, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
All Day
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May 05
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Cinco de Mayo
All Day
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May 09
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Mother’s Day
All Day
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May 17
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Tax Day
All Day
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May 18
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Clinical Research Forum
Shepard Broad Building, Room 104
9:30am to 10:30am
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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.
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