Why become a Gator pa?

#14 Among PA programs, ranked by U.S. News & World Report. Read more about our program to see why.

About our program

#1 Physician Assistant has been ranked as best health care job by U.S. News & World Report. Read more about our school.

About the PA School

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.

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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.

Program Goals

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

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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)

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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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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.

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