Faculty Mentoring
Each incoming LMU-SMS PA Student is assigned a faculty mentor for the didactic phase and a faculty mentor for the clinical phase. These mentors are the key support and primary contact during the LMU-SMS PA Program.
Faculty mentors will
:• Assist students’ understanding of policies and practices of the LMU-SMS PA Program
• Respond to questions or concerns about course requirements and expectations, performance criteria, academic standing, and professionalism
• Provide feedback to students on their progress in course requirements, faculty expectations, graduate competencies, and program goals
• Provide support for student's personal and professional growth (can include referral to appropriate professionals should difficult situations arise)
• Discuss academic performance in an effort to optimize students’ learning experiences • Assist students with plans to address issues of academic difficulties on an as needed basis
• Mentor students’ progress for Capstone portfolio and similar projects Additionally, each incoming LMU-SMS PA Student is assigned a student mentor from the class that matriculated the year prior. These student mentors help students navigate through the program from the perspective of an LMU-SMS PA Student.
Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence
LMU’s Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) provides students with training and resources on how to utilize LMU’s online learning management platform and other digital technology. https://www.lmunet.edu/ctle/students/index
Accessible Educational Services
The Office of Accessible Education Services works with Program faculty to provide accommodations for learning and assessment activities. Students are responsible for requesting services and are strongly encouraged to contact the Office of Accessible Education Services prior to matriculation and as soon as possible after a condition that may qualify for accommodations arises. Contact the office at https://www.lmunet.edu/student-life/accessible-education-services/
For more information, please refer to the SMS PA Harrogate Catalog
Career Services
LMU’s Office of Career Services assists students with constructing curriculum vitae (CV) and employment interview preparation. https://www.lmunet.edu/career-services/index
PA Job Bank
The LMU SMS Office of Alumni Services maintains an online PA Job Bank for graduates. Visit
PA Job Bank (lmunet.edu) to see the positions advertised to LMU-SMS graduates.