A Message from Benjamin J Smith, DMSc, PA-C

Program Director and Associate Dean

FSU School of Physician Assistant Practice

FSU PA family,

We are proud of our alumni's accomplishments - and we hope you are just as proud of the School of Physician Assistant Practice. We are grateful to each of you for your unwavering support of the FSU PA program that has prepared our alumni to be vital members of the health care team - with the end goal of providing excellent patient care. Our alumni make a difference - and so do our donors and friends! With the graduation of the PA Class of 2024, 314 PA alumni are in the health care workforce, increasing access to quality medical care every day. 

Today, we ask that you make a difference by joining fellow alumni, friends, students, faculty, staff and community partners by making a charitable gift to support the School of Physician Assistant Practice Fund and help the College reach its Great Give goal of $6,000.  The funds aid in enhancing student educational sessions.

Although the goal is important, the impact of your gift is tremendous.  As we look to the future, your support will aid the FSU PA program in achieving our vision as an FSU PA family to become a national leader in PA education. We are on the way to realizing this vision.

            -Approximately 70% of FSU PA alumni practice in the state of Florida

            -Approximately 22% of FSU PA alumni practice in a primary care specialty

            -100% of FSU PA Class of 2019-2023 alumni have passed PANCE.  The PA Class of 2024 graduates                 are currently taking PANCE.

            -The program has been awarded Accreditation-Continued by the Accreditation Review Commission                 on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) through 2032. 

As you consider the opportunity to contribute a donation, reflect upon your PA training, your time precepting a PA student, or the compassionate and quality care that you have received from a PA.  Your donation will provide opportunities for current and future PA students.

Please, join us.  Help us celebrate the significant progress that is being made and make a gift that will have a positive impact on future PAs!