In the quaint town of Rivertown, nestled by the banks of a winding river, there lived a physician assistant named Emily. Emily was known for her gentle demeanor and compassionate nature, always putting her patients’ well-being above all else. Yet, beneath her caring exterior, lay a hidden passion for adventure and excitement.
One evening, as Emily found herself with some rare free time, she decided to explore the world of Lucky Tiger slots casinos. Intrigued by the idea of trying her luck, she created an account and began her journey into the realm of virtual gambling.
With her keen eye for detail and analytical mind, Emily approached the casino games with a sense of curiosity and caution. She studied the rules of each game meticulously, taking note of the strategies employed by more experienced players.
As she navigated through the virtual casino, Emily found herself drawn to the roulette table, fascinated by the spinning wheel and the thrill of uncertainty. With each spin, she felt her heart race with anticipation, relishing the adrenaline rush that came with the possibility of a big win.
But Emily was not motivated solely by the prospect of financial gain. For her, the true joy of online gambling lay in the sense of adventure and camaraderie it provided. She found herself forging unexpected friendships with fellow players from around the world, bonding over shared victories and defeats.
As Emily’s confidence grew, so did her success at the virtual tables. With each carefully placed bet, she began to accumulate winnings, gradually building up her bankroll. Yet, amidst her newfound success, she remained grounded, always mindful of the importance of responsible gaming.
In the end, Emily’s journey through the world of online gambling was not just about the thrill of the game or the pursuit of wealth. It was a testament to the power of curiosity and exploration, a chance to embrace life’s adventures, both big and small, and savor the moments of excitement they brought.
We are back with Florida Physician Assistant schools and what makes each one special Part 2! If you missed Part 1, catch it here! One of the reasons we are featuring PA programs by state and what makes each one unique is because one of the most critical pieces to getting accepted to PA school without wasting time and money is to apply to the right PA schools for YOU and your strengths and stats. Every program requires and values something just a bit different, in addition to having different teaching styles and fun “extras” like mission trips, community outreach international rotations, or multiple elective opportunities. When you match not only your strengths to the PA schools that value that in candidates, but then you also match your personal values and interests with schools, THAT’S when things get REALLY good!!
So, let’s round out PA Schools in Florida and what makes each one super interesting!
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Opportunity to obtain dual degrees Masters in Physician Assistant Studies and Public Health
- Domestic violence training and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen training in curriculum
- Three electives in clinical year
- Long-running 100% PANCE pass rate
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Myers, FL
- Opportunity to obtain dual degrees Masters in Physician Assistant Studies and Public Health
- Faculty and students participate in the annual Project SEED (Serving Everyone Embracing Diversity) health fair, community health walks, and toy drives for underserved communities
- Every student required to complete at least one rural rotation during clinical year
- Value lifelong learning in their faculty and students: Faculty and students have been published in JAAPA, JPAE, JAMA and various other publications. One faculty member published a textbook on bioethics. Faculty and students have presented at multiple events and symposiums.
Nova Southeastern University, Jacksonville, FL
- Opportunity to obtain dual degrees Masters in Physician Assistant Studies and Public Health
- Good long standing PANCE pass rates
Nova Southeastern University PA Program, Orlando, FL
- Opportunity to obtain dual degrees Masters in Physician Assistant Studies and Public Health
- Students involved in community service such as sports physicals for underserved and participation in medical mission trips to Guatemala, Hispanic community health fair and provide medical support for the amazing Disney marathons
- Value leadership in their candidates and students, and facilitate student involvement in professional PA organizations such as the annual Challenge Bowl at AAPA
South University, Tampa, FL and South University, West Palm Beach, FL
These two campuses have identical prerequisites and missions and values.
- Provide students with service learning opportunities to use the skills and education they are learning in the community
- Small class size of 48
- Excellent PANCE pass rate
University of Florida PA Program, Gainesville, FL
- Strong value and mission for student body diversity and community service
- Students participate in Equal Access Clinic Network which are student run free healthcare clinics
- Each class elects a community service chair who coordinates class wide service activities
- Student complete one rotation in a rural area
- Offer tutoring services through the UF College of Medicine
- PA students have access to sports tickets. UF is well known for sports, particularly football and there is a block of seats reserved for PA students at the football stadium which is a cool perk if you are a football fan
- Once you complete your PA degree, they have a Physician Assistant Surgical Residency you can apply for if surgery is a specialty you want to go into and you want more exposure to
University of South Florida Physician Assistant Program, Tampa, FL
- Campus is located right next to the Tampa Riverwalk which is a fun area
- Opportunity for 2 – 5 week electives clinical year
- Boast clinical training sites at multiple hospital systems. Tampa has several well known hospital systems in the area, such as H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and PA students have the privilege of clinical rotations at these venues.
University of Tampa Physician Assistant Medicine Program, Tampa, FL
- Strong value of diversity and even have a Justice, Equity, Diversion, and Inclusion Committee to ensure this value is met
- Low faculty to student ratio in labs so you get individualized attention and mentoring
- Hands-on human cadaver dissection AND virtual dissection AND advanced radiology training with Anatomage table and SynDaver cadaver
- Every clinical rotation is in central Florida, so if you are concerned about being sent far from the program for clinicals, this is one school to look into as their clinicals are in a concentrated area versus all over the US.
- Curriculum includes population and preventative medicine course and community health course
- Obtain multiple certifications throughout the program. Besides the usual BLS, ACLS and PALS, students also get certifications in Medical Ethics and Adverse Childhood Experience and Trauma
There you have it! We hope you are able to see how diverse and unique each PA school is and that it helps you really pick the best schools for you – not only in prerequisite matching but also in matching your values and passions with those of the PA schools you apply to.
We can’t wait to hear what PA programs you narrow your list down to and eventually apply to!