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PROGRAM HOURS

Normal business hours of the Program are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Check course schedule for individual class/clinic times and locations.

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It is rarely necessary to cancel class; however, if warranted by unexpected events, an event of severe weather or manmade emergency, the department follows USF guidelines as announcement of class cancellation would be made through the Program Director’s office. More information about these policies is available at the following website. In the event that it becomes necessary for USF to suspend normal operations, USF may opt to continue delivery of instruction through methods that include but are not limited to:  Canvas, Elluminate, Skype, email messaging and/or an alternate schedule. It is the responsibility of the student to monitor the Canvas site for each class for course specific communication, and the main USF, College, and program websites, emails and MoBull messages for important general information.

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SECURITY and

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SAFETY

The safety of students and employees is a primary concern of USF Health.

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A negative criminal background record or a failure to pass drug screening may impede clinical training or status in the program. By accepting admission to the program, students agree to national criminal background checks and drug screening, and also agree to pay expenses associated with such screenings.

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EMPLOYMENT WHILE ENROLLED IN PROGRAM

The PA program curriculum is extremely rigorous and considered a 24 month, full time commitment. The PA program strongly discourages students to commence or 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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The Program Director will notify the Office of the Registrar for the MCOM of any approval for a student enrolled in any other school of the University or in any other institution of learning.

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EDUCAITONAL RESOURCES

The USF Shimberg Health Sciences Library, as well as the USF Main Campus library is open to faculty, students and staff.

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