USF Pre-Physician Associate Society

2025-2026 Year in Review ✨

One year, countless memories 🤍
from late-night planning meetings to service projects, socials, speakers, and everything in between — thank you to everyone who made this year in Pre-PA Society so special. Especially our numerous guest speakers!

A huge thank you to all of our members who showed up, supported every event, and made all the planning worth it. Seeing familiar faces at meetings, volunteering together, and building such a supportive community made this year more meaningful than we could’ve imagined.

So proud of what we built together and even more excited for what’s ahead :)

Reminder!

Our Pre-PA Formal Gala will begin promptly at 6:30 PM. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early for check in and seating.

We are excited to celebrate with you and cannot wait to see everyone tomorrow night!

This Tuesday is the LAST day to purchase your ticket for our Pre-PA Formal Dinner!
Join us for a great night with friends, food, and celebration as we wrap up the semester!
Tickets are $20 and available through the link in our bio. Don’t miss out!

Graduation chords will be available for purchase for spring and summer graduates!
Pick up your chord before or after the event on April 6th in MSC 3713! Each chord is $10 and cash only!

More pickup dates will be announced soon! If you are unable to attend, feel free to reach out to us and we will work with you!

Join us for a special guest speaker event featuring Carry Anne PA-C!

She will be sharing insights into working in dermatology, experiences as PA, and advice for pre-PAs. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the specialty and to ask questions from building your resume, CASPA, shadowing, finding a mentor, or even how to survive PA school
Monday, April 6th
7:45 to 9:00 PM
MSC 3713

Be sure to sign up using Bullsconnect

Pre-PA Society Formal Dinner 🤍✨ Join us for an evening focused on professional growth, community, and shared experiences in healthcare. Enjoy Fresh Kitchen and hear from guest speakers, including a Pre-PA alumni who is now a practicing PA, as we connect with others pursuing the profession. This is a paid event with only 40 tickets available, so secure your spot early. Once tickets are sold out, there will be no exceptions. Semi formal attire. April 25th from 6:30–9 PM at USF MSC Room 3705. Tickets are $15 until April 14 and $20 from April 15–21. RSVP in bio, all details and payment options are in the form.

Join us for a CASPA Workshop with Larry Collins!

This session will cover important tips for completing your CASPA application, guidance on strengthening your submission, and time for questions. Whether you are applying soon or just starting to prepare, this is a great opportunity to learn more about the process.

Thursday, April 2nd
6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
Teams

We hope to see you there!

We’re excited to welcome back Ashni Deschenes, PA-C for another guest speaker event!

Join us as she shares her experience working in radiation oncology and provides guidance on CASPA and personal statements. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable application tips and hear from someone who has been through the process.

Thursday, April 15th
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Teams

Sign up using the link in our bio. We look forward to seeing you there

Hi Pre-PA members!
We have a volunteer opportunity next Tuesday with the Bakas Equestrian Center! Their mission is to provide therapeutic horseback activities for children and adults afflicted with disabilities. 
As a volunteer, you will be assisting riders during classes as horse handlers/ side walkers, assisting with chores around the barn, repairing equipment, or fundraising. 
You must wear close-toed shoes and clothes you are comfortable with getting dirty as we will be outdoors!
TIME: Tuesday,  March 31st @ 8:00am- 12:00pm 
LOCATION: 11510 Whisper Lake Trail Tampa, Florida 33626
REGISTRATION STEPS: 
    1    Sign up on Bulls Connect first!
    2    Fill out this Google form found in our bio!
    3    Fill out the Bakas Equestrian forms found in our bio!

We had a great time at our suturing workshop hosted by !

Thank you to Nour for taking the time to teach and guide our members through hands on practice and for sharing your knowledge in dermatology. We appreciate the opportunity to learn and build our skills in such an interactive setting.

Thank you to everyone who came out and participated. We loved seeing our members get involved and practice suturing together!