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?
#21 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.
98-100% Pass rate for board examinations.
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.
1.8% One of the lowest attrition rates 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
Application information for the 2022-2023 year. Deadline to apply is April 15, 2022.
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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Mar 23
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School of PA Studies Board Review Course
Harrell Medical Education Building, 1104 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
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Mar 24
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School of PA Studies Board Review Course
Harrell Medical Education Building, 1104 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
All Day
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Mar 25
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School of PA Studies Board Review Course
Harrell Medical Education Building, 1104 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
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Apr 09
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Easter Sunday
All Day
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Apr 10
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Easter Monday
All Day
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Faces of UF Med Photo Project
UF Health Shands Hospital Atrium, 1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
7:00am to 10:30am
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2023 CTSI Learning Health System Research Day
UF Clinical and Translational Research Building lobby and second floor conference room, 2004 Mowry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32603, USA
9:00am to 1:00pm
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Apr 11
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Research Symposium
Biomedical Sciences Building, 1275 Center Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
9:00am to 6:00pm
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Apr 12
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First-Generation Medical Student Panel
Harrell Medical Education Building North Learning Studio Room 125, 1104 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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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.
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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Your UF College of Medicine news resource.
Recent NEWS
College of Medicine to host first-of-its-kind conference on AI
Inaugural AI4Health: Improving Health through Artificial Intelligence conference to be held from April 20-22
Courses in technical skills for AI in medicine coming soon
The lessons will teach the programming skills and analysis required for deeper understanding of AI
A ‘brave new world’
The UF School of Physician Assistant Studies graduates 62 members of the class of 2020
Nurturing Excellence
Steven Kraft, P.A. ’76, M.D. ’81, establishes award for UF School of PA Studies graduates
