Academics
The USF Morsani College of Medicine PA Program provides students with a strong fund of knowledge in clinical medicine. The preclinical year is designed to prepare students for their clinical experiences in their second year. Learning methods include lectures, small group facilitated learning, simulations, laboratory experiences, individual assignments, and interactions with standardized patients.
Academic Calendar
Didactic Year – Class of 2021 (First Year Students)
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Summer 2019 - 16 weeks |
Dates |
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Year 1 begins |
5/6/19 |
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Commitment to Professionalism Ceremony |
5/24/19 |
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Memorial Day – Observed – University Closed |
5/27/19 |
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Independence Day - 4th of July - Observed - University Closed |
7/4/19 |
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Classes End |
8/16/19 |
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Exam Week |
08/19 - 23/2019 |
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Fall Break |
08/26/2019 - 09/02/2019 |
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Fall 2019 - 15 weeks |
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Labor Day - Observed - University Closed |
9/2/19 |
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Classes Begin (See Curriculum List for courses) |
9/3/19 |
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Veteran's Day - Observed - University Closed |
11/11/19 |
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Thanksgiving Break - Observed - University Closed |
11/28/2019 - 11/29/2019 |
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Classes End |
12/18/19 |
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Exam Week |
12/9/2019 - 12/13/2019 |
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Winter Break - University Closed |
12/19/2019 - 01/03/2020 |
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Spring 2020 - 16 weeks |
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Classes Begin |
1/6/20 |
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MLK Day - Observed University Closed |
1/20/20 |
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Classes End |
4/10/20 |
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Exam Week |
04/13 -17/2020 |
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Spring Break |
4/20 - 5/1/2020 |
Clinical Year – Class of 2020 (Second Year Students)
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Clerkships are 5 weeks each |
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Clerkship 1 |
5/6/19 |
6/5/19 |
06/6-7/2019 |
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Clerkship 2 |
6/10/19 |
7/10/18 |
07/11-12/2019 |
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Clerkship 3 |
7/15/19 |
8/14/19 |
08/15-16/2019 |
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Summer Break |
8/19/19 |
8/25/19 |
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Clerkship 4 |
8/26/19 |
9/25/19 |
09/26 - 27/2019 |
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Clerkship 5 |
9/30/19 |
10/30/19 |
10/31-11/01/2019 |
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Clerkship 6 |
11/04/19 |
12/18/19 |
12/19-20/2018 |
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Formative OSCE Student On-Campus Days |
12/09/19 - 12/13/19 |
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Clerkship 7 |
1/6/20 |
2/5/20 |
2/06-07/2020 |
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Clerkship 8 (Elective) |
2/10/20 |
3/11/20 |
3/12-13/2020 |
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Clerkship 9 (Elective) |
3/16/20 |
4/15/20 |
4/16-17/2020 |
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Summative Evaluation |
4/20/20 |
4/24/20 |
Tentative dates |
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Board Review |
4/27/20 |
5/01/20 |
Tentative dates |
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Graduation |
5/07/20 |
Scheduled by University |
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*Dates are subject to change |