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Normal business hours of the Program are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

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University policies are explicit (Student Code of Conduct) and any violation of these policies, including sending hate mail, is totally unacceptable and will be dealt with accordingly.

Dress Code

 PA students, at all levels of education and training, are expected to maintain a proper professional image in their behavior and personal appearance at all times. During the pre-clinical years PA students are expected to wear clean, appropriate apparel (shirts, pants, dresses, skirts, etc.) and shoes to all academic functions and on the premises of USF (all campuses).

All students must wear white lab jackets with their name and MCOM PA Program designation embroidered on their coat, and ID badges during the clinical training years, and/or any time students have contact with patients, or are in the patient care areas. Shorts are not to be worn at any time when they may be interaction with patients. Men should wear shirt and tie and women should wear appropriate dresses or slacks and blouses, and closed toe shoes at times when there may be interaction with patients.

Employment

 The PA program curriculum is extremely rigorous and considered a 24 month, full time commitment. The PA program strongly discourages students to continue employment during the program. Students who chose to work during the program put themselves at risk for poor academic performance.

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