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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 2026 (First Year Students)

Summer 2024 - 16 weeks

Dates

Year 1 begins

05/06/24

Memorial Day – Observed – University Closed

05/27/2024

Juneteenth – Observed – University Closed

06/19/2024

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

07/04/2024

Classes End

08/16/2024

Exam Week

8/19/2024 - 8/23/2024

Summer Break

8/26/2024 - 9/02/2024

Fall 2024 - 15 weeks

Labor Day - Observed - University Closed

09/02/2024

Classes Begin (See Curriculum List for courses)

09/03/2024

Veteran's Day - University Closed

11/11/2024

Thanksgiving Break - University Closed

11/28/2024 -11/29/2024

Classes End

12/06/2024

Exam Week

12/09/2024 -12/13/2024

Winter Break 12/16/2024 - 01/06/2025

Spring 2025 - 16 weeks

Classes Begin
(See Curriculum List for courses)

01/06/2025

MLK Day - Observed University Closed

01/20/2025

Classes End

04/18/2025

Exam Week

04/21/2025 - 04/25/2025

Spring Break

04/28/2025 - 05/09/2025


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.