Program Overview

Physician Assistant Program

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 2027 (First Year Students)
  • Summer 2025 - 16 weeks
    • Year 1 begins: 05/12/2025
    • Memorial Day – Observed – University Closed: 05/26/2025
    • Juneteenth – Observed – University Closed: 06/19/2025
    • Independence Day - 4th of July - Observed - University Closed: 07/04/2025
    • Classes End: 08/22/2025
    • Exam Week: 08/25/2025 - 08/29/2025
    • Summer Break: 09/01/2025 - 09/05/2025
• Fall 2025 - 15 weeks
  • Labor Day - Observed - University Closed: 09/01/2025
  • Classes Begin: 09/08/2025
  • Veteran's Day - University Closed: 11/11/2025
  • Thanksgiving Break - University Closed: 11/27/2025 - 11/28/2025
  • Classes End: 12/12/2025
  • Exam Week: 12/15/2025 - 12/19/2025
  • Winter Break: 12/22/2025 - 01/05/2026
• Spring 2026 - 16 weeks
  • Classes Begin: 01/05/2026
  • MLK Day - Observed University Closed: 01/19/2026
  • Classes End: 04/17/2026
  • Exam Week: 04/20/2026 - 04/25/2026
  • Spring Break: 04/27/2026 - 05/08/2026

Clinical Year

• 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.