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Preparing the Next Generation of Health Care Providers and Educators
Primary Care and Preventative Medicine Curriculum
Learn More About the Harrogate PA ProgramPrimary Care with Expanded Surgical Science Curriculum
Learn More About the Knoxville PA ProgramDiagnosis and Treatment of Pathological Conditions
Learn More About the MLS ProgramAs 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 mission of the School of Medical Sciences is to improve access to quality healthcare, especially for underserved populations, through the training of highly skilled practitioners, applied research, and community and professional service.
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 two separate and distinct Physician Assistant Programs, one in Harrogate, Tennessee, and one in Knoxville, Tennessee. 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)
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 .
Doctor of Medical Science
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Chamberlain Reflects on Jouney Through LMU and Beyond
December 10, 2024
In her search for a PA program, Chamberlain found her mission aligned perfectly with that of Lincoln Memorial University (LMU). “LMU emphasizes primary care for the medically underserved and was ranked number two nationwide for rural healthcare job placement,” she explains. “I knew I would not only receive strong clinical training but also develop cultural awareness and become the most equitable medical provider possible.”
DMS Student Publishes Research on Microscopic Organism's Role in Human Health
November 11, 2024
Lincoln Memorial University School of Medical Sciences (LMU-SMS) Doctor of Medical Science (DMS) student Gavin Guard, PA-C, MPAS, CISSN, has research published in the November 2024 issue of Integrative Medicine. Guard’s article, titled “Blastocystis hominis; Friend or Foe”, is featured in Vol. 23, No. 5 and presents new perspectives on the role of Blastocystis hominis in human health.
LMU-SMS Celebrates Class of 2025 White Coat Ceremony
October 26, 2024
The Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Sciences (LMU-SMS) proudly celebrated the White Coat Ceremony for the Physician Assistant (PA) Program's Class of 2025 on October 25. The event, held at the Knoxville Convention Center, marked a significant milestone in the journey of 90 students as they donned their white coats, symbolizing their commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and the start of their professional responsibilities in the health care field.
