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Postgraduate Opportunities

The University of Florida School of PA Studies is working with North Florida-South Georgia Veterans Health System to offer a 1 year postgraduate physician assistant residency in primary care.

The School of Physician Assistant Studies is now offering information sessions for interested applicants. If you have questions or are considering applying to our school, the information sessions are a great starting point!

About Physician Assistants

Physician assistants are health professionals licensed to practice medicine with physician supervision. As part of their comprehensive responsibilities, PAs conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, counsel on preventive health care, assist in surgery, and write prescriptions.

Recent News

Outstanding Service Award; Wayne D. Bottom, MPH, PA-C

Wayne D. Bottom, MPH, PA-C, former Associate Dean and Director, School of PA Studies, University of Florida College of Medicine was recently awarded the Outstanding Service Award at the 2010 [...]

Ralph Rice, DHSc, PA-C, Appointed Associate Dean and Director of the School of Physician Assistant Studies

Ralph Rice, DHSc, PA-C, has been appointed associate dean and director of the School of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Florida College of Medicine. The appointment becomes effective Jan. 18.

Physician Assistant Program receives ‘school’ status

On June 12, 2009, just days before the commencement ceremony for 59 physician assistant studies students, the profession saw another milestone set by the University of Florida’s College of Medicine;

Pass Rate on Certifying Exam

The University of Florida School of Physician Assistant Studies’ average pass rate on the PANCE for the past seven years is 96.4%. Throughout its history the School has consistently exceeded [...]

Prerequisite Courses

Human Anatomy & Physiology, including labs, 6-8 semester hours Microbiology, including lab, pre-med level, 3-5 semester hours General (Inorganic) Chemistry, a complete sequence, including labs, 8-11 semester hours Statistics, 3 [...]

Mission Statement

The mission of the School of Physician Assistant Studies is to recruit high quality students to become exemplary physician assistants who will serve the people of Florida and the nation as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Vision

The School of Physician Assistant Studies will continue to be recognized as a leader in the education of physician assistants.

Values

Excellence—in patient care and education, through the use of the latest technology, evidence-based practices, and life-long learning

Integrity—ethical, fairness, honesty, accountability

Diversity—recognizing and respecting each person’s individuality

Compassion—to all people, through empathy and self-reflection

Service—to our profession, College, University, community, and nation

Goals

First-time pass rate of 100% on PANCE

Graduate 100% of entering matriculates

Educate and develop a workforce reflective of the diversity of the nation that is prepared to provide competent care across cultures

Student receive the knowledge necessary to enter practice work environments as a clinical PA upon graduation

Develop life-long learners

Our students and graduates will demonstrate professionalism at all times