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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.

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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

Recent NEWS

A ‘brave new world’

The UF School of Physician Assistant Studies graduates 62 members of the class of 2020

WATCH: Virtual School of PA Studies Commencement, Live!

On June 20, students from class of 2020 will officially become Gator PAs in virtual ceremony

Safety concerns hamper study of hydroxychloroquine to prevent COVID-19 in front-line health workers

Concerns about the drug’s safety are limiting participation in the national trial

Together we must stand

A message from UF College of Medicine Interim Dean Dr. Joseph A. Tyndall

Read more news

College Calendar

Upcoming Events

  1. Jul 15

  2. Jul 16

  3. Jul 17

  4. Jul 18

  5. Jul 19

  6. Jul 21

  7. Jul 24

  8. Jul 25

  9. Jul 27

    1. CO 2024 Orientation

      Harrell Medical Education Building, 1104 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA

      7:30am to 5:00pm

  10. Jul 28

    1. CO 2024 Orientation

      Harrell Medical Education Building, 1104 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA

      7:30am to 5:00pm

  11. Jul 29

    1. CO 2024 Orientation

      Harrell Medical Education Building, 1104 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA

      7:30am to 5:00pm

  12. Jul 30

    1. CO 2024 Orientation

      Harrell Medical Education Building, 1104 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA

      7:30am to 5:00pm

  13. Jul 31

    1. CO 2024 Orientation

      Harrell Medical Education Building, 1104 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA

      7:30am to 5:00pm

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.

Two P-A students pose for a picture in their graduation gowns
lyrics for life

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.