PA School Spotlight: USF Morsani PA Program

By: Savanna Perry, PA-C

TL;DR

The USF Morsani College of Medicine PA program is a 24-month program with a class size of about 40. A current student shares that the program's downtown Tampa location gives strong ties to teaching hospitals like TGH, Moffitt, and the VA, with many rotation sites within a 10-mile radius. Because it's a newer program, students have a real voice in shaping it through leadership roles and faculty feedback.

Last Updated: June 12, 2026

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What is the USF Morsani PA program like?

The USF Morsani College of Medicine PA program runs 24 months with a class size of around 40. [VERIFY] The student featured here is a third-generation USF Bull who chose the program for its location near family and her husband's work, and for the excitement of her alma mater opening a PA program.

A big draw is the downtown Tampa expansion. As USF MCOM moves downtown, the program gains even stronger ties to top hospitals in the area, which means more rotation and job opportunities right where students already live and want to stay.

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What makes the program unique?

Location and clinical access stand out. The program sits in the middle of a major medical campus, and many rotation sites fall within a 10-mile radius, several of them on USF property. Five rotation sites, including Moffitt, Morsani, the VA, Shriners, and a local hospital partner, are described as within walking distance. [VERIFY]

Because this is one of the program's early cohorts, students get to influence how it develops. Several hold leadership positions and meet with faculty every few weeks to discuss changes and improvements. If you like the idea of helping shape a program rather than just moving through it, that's a real perk.

In Our Experience

Spotlights like this one are some of our favorite things to share, because hearing directly from a current student tells you what a program actually feels like. We're grateful to the students who take the time to give back to future applicants this way.

What study tips and advice does the student share?

For study resources, she uses a mix rather than just one tool, including Osmosis, SmartyPANCE, PANCE Prep Pearls, and various review and recertification books.

Her honest take on the hardest part: you can't really grasp the drinking-from-a-fire-hose volume of material until you're in it. You study constantly, and there's no way around it, but at least you're learning something you love. Her top advice is that stress is your number one enemy. You will be stressed, and exam weeks are the worst, but find a real stress reliever and give yourself breaks. Take mental and social breaks, because it's a long journey full of hard work and you deserve them.

Every Pre-PA Should Know...

USF Morsani's PA students sit in a downtown medical campus with five rotation sites described as within walking distance, including Moffitt and the VA. [VERIFY]

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Need to Know:

USF Morsani College of Medicine PA program is 24 months long [VERIFY]
Class size is around 40 [VERIFY]
Located in a downtown Tampa medical campus with strong hospital ties
Many rotation sites fall within a 10-mile radius, several on USF property [VERIFY]
As a newer program, students help shape it through leadership and feedback
Favorite study tools include Osmosis, SmartyPANCE, and PANCE Prep Pearls

FAQ

How long is the USF Morsani PA program?

It's a 24-month program. [VERIFY]

How big is the class at USF Morsani?

The class size is around 40 students. [VERIFY]

What rotation sites does USF Morsani use?

Many sites are within a 10-mile radius, and the student lists Moffitt, Morsani, the VA, Shriners, and a local hospital partner as being within walking distance. [VERIFY]

Is USF Morsani a new PA program?

It's a relatively new program, which the featured student describes as a plus because cohorts get to help shape and improve it.

What study resources do USF Morsani students recommend?

This student uses a mix, including Osmosis, SmartyPANCE, PANCE Prep Pearls, and other review books.

CLOSING

If USF Morsani is on your list, this student's view shows a program built around strong clinical access and a real student voice. Use spotlights like this to picture yourself at a program before you ever interview. If you're a current PA student who'd like to share your program, reach out to us, and explore our resources as you build your school list.

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PA School Spotlight: USF Morsani PA Program