The Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Sciences (LMU-SMS) Physician Assistant (PA) program in Tampa (636 Grand Regency Boulevard, Brandon, Florida) is now accepting students for the inaugural cohort.
LMU Tampa PA is seeking Accreditation-Provisional status from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) with a decision anticipated in September 2025. Pending approval, the first cohort of 100 students is set to begin classes in January 2026.
“We’re thrilled to welcome future students to the LMU Tampa PA program and take this important step toward expanding access to quality medical education in the region,” said Dr. Tiffany Maxwell, program director. “Our goal is to prepare highly competent and compassionate physician assistants who are ready to serve diverse communities and address the growing health care needs across Florida and beyond.”
The LMU Tampa PA program will consist of 115 credit hours completed over a 24-month period. Designed to cultivate competent, professional, ethical, and compassionate health care providers, the curriculum will include focused instruction in cultural competence and medical Spanish, preparing graduates to meet the diverse needs of their patients. Upon successful completion, students will earn a Master of Medical Science (MMS) degree.
The establishment of the PA program in Tampa reflects LMU’s mission to provide comprehensive health care education that meets the growing demand for skilled health care professionals.
Visit https://www.lmunet.edu/school-of-medical-sciences/pa-tampa/ for admissions information.
Established in 2019, the School of Medical Sciences (LMU-SMS) is home to LMU’s PA program with a primary care focus at the main campus in Harrogate, Tennessee, a PA program with a surgical focus at LMU-Knoxville, the online Doctor of Medical Science (DMS) program, and the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program. The school supports the University’s mission of service to Appalachia and other underserved areas by maintaining high quality medical education and supporting student success.
