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Student Life

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The PA school experience isn't just about what takes place in the classroom, lab, and library. While you earn your degree, you'll also have countless opportunities to pursue your favorite activities, discover new interests, refine your skills, and build lifelong friendships. To help you find your place at the Atkinson Physician Assistant Education Program, we offer thousands of ways to supplement your studies: student organizations, intramural sports, outdoor adventure and hiking, art walks, meditation by the sea, a vibrant local foodie scene, a myriad of festivals, and so much more.

Why UC San Diego?

Explore the richness of life at UC San Diego.

Discover UC San Diego

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Visiting UC San Diego

Make the most of your visit here with these great resources.

Visitor Resources

Get to Know the PA Program

Day in the Life of PA-S (PA Student)

PA-S Denis Gonzalez-Ramirez takes us along in the PDC Rooms (Professional Development Center), practicing clinical skills in preparation of an upcoming Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills (OSAT), exploring San Diego and more!

Meet some of our newest cohort of PA students

What does being a PA mean to PA Program students?

Resources

Follow the links below to connect to information about services, programs, and resources available to support undergraduate and graduate students at UC San Diego. Visit students.ucsd.edu or check out our Student Experience page for additional details and resources for students.

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