education
Training tomorrow's medical leaders
The UF College of Medicine prepares our graduates to become leaders and scholars who are committed to clinical excellence and humanistic, patient-centered care, and who adhere to the highest professional standards within the changing world of health care.
With more than 2,000 faculty and world-class resources available at the University of Florida’s academic health center, the College of Medicine is dedicated to training the next generation of physicians and medical researchers.
The college offers a variety of educational options accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, including a medical degree program, doctoral, master’s degrees and certificates, combined degree programs, and a Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree from the UF School of Physician Assistant Studies. In addition to educating medical and graduate students, the college also provides continuing education of resident physicians and fellows through its collaboration with the UF Faculty Group Practice Clinics and UF Health Shands Hospital.
Learn more about the UF College of Medicine’s educational programs below.
M.D. degree
Medical degree program
The College of Medicine prepares the next generation of physicians to care for patients.
Ph.D. and M.S. degrees
Graduate programs
The college’s graduate program offers master’s students and doctoral candidates specialized training options to prepare them for a wide range of careers.
MPAS degree
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
The UF School of PA Studies is a 24-month, full-time educational program that educates future PAs in a broad range of medical and surgical knowledge and skills.
Combined degree programs
Combined degree programs offered by the College of Medicine enable students to earn their medical degree while also pursuing a Ph.D., M.P.H. or J.D. The college also offers a research track option within the medical school curriculum.
Residency and fellowship training
Residents and fellows who train at UF Health Shands Hospital are part of a top-ranked health care system in Florida.
Postdoctoral training
Postdoctoral training at the college prepares trainees for careers in research or academia.
Continuing Medical Education (CME)
The College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Undergraduate courses
The college’s undergraduate courses offer students specialized training options to prepare them for a wide range of careers.
Accreditation
The College of Medicine meets the highest standards of quality for education set by leading accreditation agencies.