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Preparing the Next Generation of Health Care Providers and Educators
As part of its mission of service to Appalachia, Lincoln Memorial University established the physician assistant program at its main campus in 2009. Building on the PA program’s success and the University’s mission, the University developed the Doctor of Medical Science for physician assistants in 2016 and a second physician assistant program at its Knoxville campus in 2018. Due to the rapid growth of these programs and the physician assistant profession, the LMU School of Medical Sciences was established in 2019. Each of the school’s programs offers the highest quality medical education with state-of-the-art facilities and experienced faculty.
The vision of the School of Medical Sciences is to change the face of health care.
The School of Medical Sciences seeks to improve access to high-quality medical and health care services to underserved communities within rural, underserved regions with its primary focus on Appalachia, thereby improving the quality of life and satisfaction required to sustain these communities.
We hope you enjoy learning more about these programs as you browse our website.
Medical Laboratory Science is a healthcare career that combines advanced laboratory science with modern medical care. Analytical analysis performed in clinical laboratories by medical laboratory scientists assists physicians in both the diagnosis and the treatment of pathological conditions. Please explore our website to learn more about our MLS program.
Medical Laboratory Science
LMU offers four distinct Physician Assistant Programs: one in Harrogate, Tennessee; one in Knoxville, Tennessee; one in Chattanooga, Tennessee; and one in Tampa, Florida. These programs have separate leadership, faculty, and accreditation status. To learn more about these programs, please visit their individual web pages.
PA- Harrogate (Primary Care Focus)
PA- Knoxville (Surgical Focus)
PA- Tampa (Primary Care Focus)
PA- Chattanooga (Primary Care Focus)
It is the mission of the DMS program to have a positive impact on health care in underserved regions by preparing highly qualified Physician Assistants with a new set of advanced medical skills and knowledge base. To learn more about our clinical doctorate (DMS) program, please explore our website .
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Gobbell promoted to Director of Assessment for the LMU Physician Assistant program in Harrogate
January 13, 2026
Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Sciences (LMU-SMS) has promoted Madison Gobbell to director of assessment for the Physician Assistant (PA) program in Harrogate.
Harris Promoted to Director of Assessment for the LMU Physician Assistant Program in Knoxville
January 13, 2026
Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Sciences (LMU-SMS) has promoted Aaron Harris to director of assessment for the Physician Assistant (PA) Program in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Lawrence Promoted to Program Director for the LMU Physician Assistant Program in Tampa
December 12, 2025
Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Sciences (LMU-SMS) is pleased to announce the promotion of Paul Lawrence as program director for the Physician Assistant (PA) program in Tampa, Florida.
