Bicyles:
USF has instituted a new program for bicycle use across campus. Please learn more about this program by clicking here: Share A Bull Bikes
Bicycle racks have been provided for your convenience in several locations around USF Health. Bikes must be parked in these racks and may not be chained to trees, pillars, etc. Bikes are not to be brought into any campus or hospital building.
Bookstore:
The USF Health Bookstore (813-974-4984), operated by Barnes and Noble, is located adjacent to the south courtyard. The store carries all required and recommended books for the MCOM PA Program. In addition, numerous reference books, medical instruments, dissecting supplies and lab coats are available.
USF Main Campus bookstore
Building and Room problems:
Please report any problems (e.g. broken desks, malfunctioning equipment, etc.) to the P.A. Program receptionist, MDC 0900 (813-974-8926).
Campus Ministry:
Currently some of the religious groups are members of the Campus Ministry Association. The members of CMA include Baptist Campus Ministry, Crosswinds-The USF Wesley Foundation, Episcopal Student Center, and Hillel Foundation Navigators. In addition to the Campus Ministries, there are diverse student religious organizations on campus. The religious organizations are Baha’i Club, Baptist Collegiate Ministries, Campus Advent, Campus Ministry of Bible-Based (CMOBB), Catholic Student Union, Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship, Christian Medical Association, Christians in Action (CIA), Christians on Campus, Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry, Impact Christian Fellowship, International Fellowship, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Koinonia Covenant Campus Ministry, Latter-day Saint Student Association, Lotus Buddhist Society, Lutheran Student Fellowship, Muslim Students Association (MSA), Navigators, Organization of Hindu Minds, Students for Krishna Consciousness, Unfolding Students Faith, United Pagan Allied Network, Warriors for Christ, Young Israel Jewish Student Center, Young Life College Leadership.
Disability Insurance: I DO NOT KNOW IF THIS IS TRUE FOR OUR STUDENTS....should this even be in this section?
PA students are required to purchase disability insurance. Disability insurance is available to all medical Physician Assistant students and must be paid for through the ???????
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Educational Resources:
The USF Shimberg Health Sciences Library, as well as the USF Main Campus library is open to faculty, students and staff.
USF Shimberg Health Sciences Library
Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday: Noon - 11:00 PM
USF Main Campus Tampa Library Hours
Monday - Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Close at 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tampa General Library
Tampa General Hospital Library
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Veteran's Administration Hospital Medical Library
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Fitness Center:
The Fitness Center and adjoining lounge (MDC 1028 and 1029) are for the exclusive use of all students, faculty and staff in the MCOM. No guests are permitted to use these rooms.
It is the responsibility of everyone to keep these areas clean. You must bring a towel with you and wipe off equipment after use. Report any damaged or broken equipment to MCOM MD program's Office Student Affairs (813-974-2068).
The Fitness Center is not be professionally staffed. As safety is the primary concern, prior to using the Fitness Center you must watch a safety video and then notify, via e-mail, the Associate Dean for the MD program's Office of Student Affairs that you have viewed the video. Once you have watched the safety video, your ID badge swipe card will be activitied to open the facility. Until such time, you must be in the presence of another member of the USF MCOM community – staff, faculty or student – whenever you use the facility.
Violation of this standard will result in the loss of privileges in the Fitness Center for six (6) months. A repeat offense will be referred to the PAP-APRC.
All other rules are posted within the Fitness Center.