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?
#14 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.
97% Five Year First Time Taker Average Board Examination Pass Rate for UF Graduates.
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.
4.2% One of our program goals is to maintain an attrition rate lower than the national average. Our attrition rate of 4.2% is among the lowest 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
Please see the PA Surgical Website for further information.
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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Oct 06
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Oct 09
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Columbus Day
All Day
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day
All Day
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Oct 17
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Clinical Research Forum
Shepard Broad Building, Room 104
9:30am to 10:30am
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Oct 31
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Halloween
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UF School of PA Studies Commencement Ceremony
6/17/23
Members of the UF School of Physician Assistant Studies class of 2021 will graduate in a ceremony June 17 at 9 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.
college news
Dr. Gator
Your UF College of Medicine news resource.
Recent NEWS
College to host third annual Gratitude Day
Faculty, staff, learners and trainees can pick up a chocolate and share with a colleague they are grateful for
UF College of Medicine hosts 2023 State of the College
The event focused on team collaboration to achieve excellence in academic medicine
Celebrating Women in Medicine and Science Month
Female faculty at the UF College of Medicine pave the way for the next generation
UF Health’s East Gainesville center celebrated
The University of Florida Health Urgent Care Center – Eastside will feature examination, procedure rooms
Notice of Meeting
The School of Physician Assistant Studies Faculty Candidate Search Committee will meet on Friday, May 26, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom. Access link is below.
