UTampa’s 27-month, 112-credit program admits one fall cohort per year. Students complete four didactic semesters followed by three clinical semesters, graduating in December with the Master of Physician Assistant Medicine (MPAM). Detailed syllabi are provided to enrolled students.

Resources

Course of Study (PDF) - Prior to August 2026 Matriculation

New Course of Study (PDF) - Post August 2026

Required Curricular Components

• Didactic phase (4 semesters): Integrated biomedical and clinical sciences, patient evaluation, therapeutics, diagnostics, public health, EBM, simulation, and professional practice.

• Clinical phase (3 semesters): Seven required supervised clinical practice experiences (SCPEs) per accreditation standards:

1. Family Medicine

2. Internal Medicine (delivered as Inpatient Medicine)

3. Pediatrics

4. Women’s Health

5. General Surgery

6. Behavioral/Mental Health

7. Emergency Medicine

Students also complete two electives in areas of interest, subject to availability.

For professional licensure information, see Professional Licensure.