Our Mission
“ The word on the street is that we are a quality program. While pleased with our accomplishments, I’ m not satisfied with our current place. We will continue to strive daily to grow. What we’ re doing is really amazing, and what we’ ve done in the short period of time is remarkable. Our eyes are on the future.”
Mirroring the College of Medicine’ s community-based education model in its M. D. program, the PA program continues to turn out well-prepared graduates, thanks to clinical immersion in the final 12 months of the program. Students get hands-on opportunities through specialty rotations under the supervision of preceptors, experienced practitioners in their respective fields, in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics and offices while based at one of six regional campuses throughout Florida.
“ It is a privilege to provide educational and training opportunities for future health care providers-- experiences that exceed established standards and help our alumni provide expert care for those thousands of people who will be served on a daily basis,” Smith said.“ We have an expectation of our graduates when they hit the ground running on the first day of their careers.”
Continuing to build relationships with preceptors is part of Smith’ s aim to“ grow the FSU PA brand across the state of Florida.”
“ I envision growth to also represent the impact that faculty will have in the health care system, both in the clinical setting and providing scholarly advancement. We have the foundation in place for what we’ re going to become.”
From left to right, PA Class of 2024 graduates Jeffrey Lewis, Nicholas Touchstone, Justin Esteve and Elijah Dorneval show off their diplomas.
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A REPORT TO OUR COMMUNITY