Do you want to help underserved communities in need in the Knoxville area and beyond? Take your next step towards your health care career with a Master of Medical Sciences in Physician Assistant (PA) Studies degree from Lincoln Memorial University at our Knoxville location!
LMU's PA program in Knoxville has a surgical focus and is built around a rich curriculum, providing a sturdy foundation in primary care medicine. The average class in the program seats 100 students, and you can be assured that each and every student receives hands-on education and assistance from our skilled faculty.
To earn your master's degree and to go to work as PA, you will be required to complete 115 credit hours over the course of 27 months. During that time, you will complete three semesters of human cadaver anatomy and up to 20 weeks of clinical experience in surgical disciplines, ultimately preparing you to providing safe, effective and quality care to patients in surgical and acute care settings.
Apply to Master Of Medical Sciences in Physician Assistant Studies program
Are you a highly motivated student applicant whose professional goals align with the mission and overall goals of LMU's PA program? You're just who we've been looking for!
When applying for admission, your application and ALL the required materials noted below will only be accepted through the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA). Our application and admission criteria directly reflect the academic aptitude, personal attributes, and experiences in healthcare that we deem essential for success in the PA program. The application evaluation criteria include the following:
At Lincoln Memorial University, our SMS-Knoxville PA program follows what is called a "rolling admissions cycle." This means that your application will be reviewed once it has been received by the program. If you possess a stronger academic profile, you are more likely to be selected for a student applicant interview. Before you can be considered for a student applicant interview, you must first submit the following:
Once you have been selected for a student applicant interview, you will be contacted either by phone or email to schedule your interview. Once you have completed one or more student applicant interview sessions, the Admissions Committee will choose to offer admission, place you on a waitlist, or decline the offer of admission.
Following your interview, the Admissions Committee will notify you of their decision in writing as soon as possible. With student applicant interviews continuing until the maximum class size (100 students) is reached, we recommend you complete your application early in the CASPA cycle.
Interested in getting help paying for school? Contact Student Financial Services more information about financial aid and scholarships.
According to U.S. News & World Report, physician assistant (PA) is consistently ranked as a top career in healthcare. The average annual wage for a PA is over $100,000, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics projects that the PA field will only continue to grow and at a faster pace than the overall average for all occupations. With this job offering such a great return on investment and there being so many underserved communities in need, there really is no better time to work towards a career as a physician's assistant.
Looking to learn more about the PA program at Lincoln Memorial University? Reach out to us at any time and we will get back with you as soon as we can!
Amy Reed
Admissions Coordinator
LMU-SMS Knoxville PA program
Office Address: 9737 Cogdill Rd. Knoxville, TN 37932
Phone: 865.338.5685
Email: PAKnox@lmunet.edu
