USF Pre-Physician Associate Society

📣 FAPA 2026 Symposium Member Update

Thank you to everyone who signed up to volunteer at the FAPA 2026 Symposium! 💚 Volunteer registration is now closed.

If you registered to volunteer, please take a moment to complete the form linked in our bio (or below). This helps us confirm our volunteer list so it can be submitted to the FAPA President.

📝 Volunteer Sign-Up Confirmation Form:

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⚠️ Planning to attend the Pre-PA events on Sunday, June 28?
Please note that Pre-PA event registration must be purchased separately. Volunteering does not include admission to the Pre-PA programming.

The Pre-PA Track features:
🤝 Networking with PAs, Program Directors, and fellow Pre-PA students
🎓 Mock interviews led by Florida PA Program Directors
📚 Admissions insights and valuable application resources

Thank you for representing our Pre-PA Society—we can’t wait to see many of you at the symposium!

🚨 Calling all Pre-PA students! 🚨

Join us at the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants (FAPA) 2026 Symposium on June 26–28, with exclusive Pre-PA programming taking place Sunday, June 28 from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

This is an incredible opportunity to:
✨ Network with Physician Assistants, faculty, and healthcare professionals
✨ Meet Program Directors from PA programs across Florida
✨ Participate in mock interviews designed and conducted by actual PA Program Directors
✨ Learn what admissions committees are looking for in competitive applicants
✨ Connect with fellow Pre-PA students, share resources, and build your professional network
✨ Gain valuable insight into the PA profession and the application process

Whether you’re just beginning your Pre-PA journey or preparing to apply soon, this event provides direct access to the people who can help shape your future career.

Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and grow as a future PA! 💚🤍

🔗 Register here:
https://fapaonline.org/events/register.aspx?id=2039369

📍 FAPA Symposium
📅 June 26–28, 2026
🎓 Pre-PA Events: June 28 | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

See the schedule above for event details!

🚨 VOLUNTEERS OPPORTUNITY! 🚨

Looking to connect with PAs, strengthen your application, and gain valuable healthcare experience? The Florida Academy of Physician Assistants (FAPA) is seeking volunteers for the FAPA Symposium in Daytona Beach Shores from June 26–28!

✨ Volunteer perks include FREE access to:
🩸 Stop the Bleed Certification (Friday)
📚 Educational lectures, including a GLP-1 session (Saturday)
🎓 Pre-PA Day featuring interview preparation with PA program directors from Florida schools such as FSU, UF, USF, UT, and more (Sunday)

📍 The Shores Resort & Spa
📅 June 26–28

Ready to get involved? Register using the link in our bio!

After registering, please email mailto: [email protected] to confirm your spot and let us know you’ve signed up.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

We’re excited to officially launch our Shadowing Program for Pre-PA students! This is a great opportunity to gain real clinical exposure, learn more about the PA profession, and strengthen your application journey.

📌 Deadline to register: August 1st

Through this program, students may have the chance to:
• Observe clinical settings
• Gain insight into patient care
• Learn directly from healthcare professionals
• Build experiences for PA school applications

📝 Apply here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=3vcbdOXi30aNZ4JgffneqkdM8Xq2m-xKuqcnEWwxzX9UQ0FEMkY5SVo2MEVFTDJMU01EWkMxUTc4Ny4u

⚠️ Spots may be limited, so we encourage you to apply early!

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

2025-2026 Year in Review ✨

One year, countless memories 🤍
from late-night planning meetings to service projects, socials, speakers, and everything in between — thank you to everyone who made this year in Pre-PA Society so special. Especially our numerous guest speakers!

A huge thank you to all of our members who showed up, supported every event, and made all the planning worth it. Seeing familiar faces at meetings, volunteering together, and building such a supportive community made this year more meaningful than we could’ve imagined.

So proud of what we built together and even more excited for what’s ahead :)

Reminder!

Our Pre-PA Formal Gala will begin promptly at 6:30 PM. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early for check in and seating.

We are excited to celebrate with you and cannot wait to see everyone tomorrow night!

This Tuesday is the LAST day to purchase your ticket for our Pre-PA Formal Dinner!
Join us for a great night with friends, food, and celebration as we wrap up the semester!
Tickets are $20 and available through the link in our bio. Don’t miss out!

Graduation chords will be available for purchase for spring and summer graduates!
Pick up your chord before or after the event on April 6th in MSC 3713! Each chord is $10 and cash only!

More pickup dates will be announced soon! If you are unable to attend, feel free to reach out to us and we will work with you!

Join us for a special guest speaker event featuring Carry Anne PA-C!

She will be sharing insights into working in dermatology, experiences as PA, and advice for pre-PAs. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the specialty and to ask questions from building your resume, CASPA, shadowing, finding a mentor, or even how to survive PA school
Monday, April 6th
7:45 to 9:00 PM
MSC 3713

Be sure to sign up using Bullsconnect