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Physician Assistant Program

Physician Assistant Program

Academics

The USF Health 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 2025 (First Year Students)

Summer 2023 - 16 weeks

Dates

Year 1 begins

05/08/2023

Memorial Day – Observed – University Closed

05/29/2023

Juneteenth – Observed – University Closed

06/19/2023

Independence Day - 4th of July - Observed - University Closed

07/04/2023

Classes End

08/18/2023

Exam Week

8/21/2023 - 8/25/2023

Summer Break

8/28/2023 - 9/04/2023

Fall 2023 - 15 weeks

Labor Day - Observed - University Closed

09/04/2023

Classes Begin (See Curriculum List for courses)

09/05/2023

Veteran's Day - University Closed

11/10/2023

Thanksgiving Break - University Closed

11/23/2023 -11/24/2023

Classes End

12/08/2023

Exam Week

12/11/2023 -12/15/2023


Spring 2024 - 16 weeks

Classes Begin
(See Curriculum List for courses)

01/02/2024

MLK Day - Observed University Closed

01/15/2024

Classes End

04/12/2024

Exam Week

04/15/2024 - 04/19/2024

Spring Break

04/22/2024 - 04/26/2024


Clinical Year – Second Year Students

Clinical year rotations for the Year 2 class begin in early May each year and continue for 12 months. Rotation assignments, dates, locations, and program scheduled breaks are provided to students prior to each clerkship.