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Comprehensive Guide to Physician Assistant Program Requirements in Florida

Discover the essential requirements for Physician Assistant (PA) programs in Florida, including application through the CASPA process and interview expectations. Gain insights on necessary academic performance, such as a minimum GPA of 3.0, required coursework, and preferred patient-contact experience. Review the GRE requirements and the importance of strong letters of reference, including shadowing physicians. Explore the various PA schools in Florida, including their specific prerequisites and additional requirements like medical terminology courses. Prepare for a rewarding career in a field projected to grow significantly by 2026.

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Comprehensive Guide to Physician Assistant Program Requirements in Florida

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  1. Physician Assistant

  2. General Requirements • Most universities use the CASPA Application Process • Interview common • Strong letters of reference, at least 1 letter from shadowing physician • Patient experience preferred, some with minimum 1 year experience • Competitive GRE scores • MCAT only suitable replacement at certain programs • GPA 2.75-3.0, Science 3.0 • Courses • Biology 1 & 2, w/ lab • Chemistry 1 & 2, w/ lab • Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2, w/ lab • Organic Chemistry 1 & 2, w/ lab • Microbiology w/ lab • Statistics • English Composition • Humanities/Social Sciences • Biochemistry • Medical Terminology preferred, possibly required

  3. Florida PA Schools • Nova Southeastern University • Fort Lauderdale, FL • Uses CASPA • Minimum regular and science GPA 3.0 • Patient-contact experience preferred • GRE scores: upper 40th percentile • Add’l requirement: Genetics • More locations in: Orlando, Jacksonville, Fort Myers • More info here • University of Florida • Gainesville, FL • Uses CASPA • Minimum regular and science GPA 3.0 • Medical terminology required (at least 1 credit hour) • Cannot use any AP/CLEP courses to qualify • 2000 hours/1 year of patient-contact experience • No specified GRE score • More info here

  4. Florida PA Schools • South University • Tampa, FL • Uses CASPA • No listed GRE minimums • Patient contact experience required • No minimum listed • More info at: https://www.southuniversity.edu/areas-of-study/physician-assistant#cid-19_aosid-69 • USF • Tampa, FL • Uses CASPA • Overall & Science GPA minimum 3.0 • Average GRE: • Verbal: 67 • Quantitative: 59 • Minimum 500 hours in patient contact experience • More info here

  5. Florida PA Schools • Barry University • Miami Shores, FL • 12 credit hours in biological sciences • Volunteering/Shadowing highly recommended • Interview • Medical Terminology course required before matriculation • 3.0 GPA • More info: http://www.barry.edu/physician-assistant/

  6. Work Prospects Almost 40k positions expected by 2026 Mean annual wage: $104,760 More info: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes291071.htm

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