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.
The School of Medical Sciences (SMS) Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) provides events, information, and resources to support students, faculty, and staff in exploring, embracing, and sharing their diverse identities and experiences. Students are notified of events via LMU-issued email accounts. Please visit the SMS or the PA Harrogate DEI webpage for more information.
School of Medical Sciences DEI
Harrogate PA Program DEI
Medical Services
Program faculty, the Program Director, and the Medical Director are not permitted to participate as health care providers for enrolled students. Students must access non-emergent medical care as needed based on their private health insurance plan.
All currently enrolled LMU students are eligible to use the medical services offered through LMU Student Health Center (SHC). The SHC is located on the 3rd floor of the Student Center, Suite 315. Students are seen on a walk-in basis; no appointments are scheduled. Staff includes a licensed practical nurse (LPN), family nurse practitioner (FNP) and doctors of osteopathic medicine. There is no fee for students to visit with any acute concerns. Limited testing is offered in the clinic and labs can be sent out as deemed necessary. Students will not be charged for office visits. If lab work is deemed necessary, students are responsible for paying all associated lab fees. Insurance information will be obtained at the visit and submitted to the laboratory, but the student will be responsible for paying any charges not covered by insurance. The SHC staff will not collect payments or submit billing to any 3rd party providers or insurers. Hours of clinic operations are Monday - Friday 8am-4pm with the exception of the lunch hour between 12 and 1. Call 423-869-6249 for any questions.
For more information, visit https://www.lmunet.edu/student-life/student-health-center or the LMU-SMS-student catalog.
Mental Health Services
Personal and confidential counseling to help students with personal, career, and academic concerns that affect academic success and quality of life is available to students free of charge through the Mental Health Counseling office. For more information or to schedule an appointment, go to: https://www.lmunet.edu/counseling/schedule-an-appointment. Referral to local counseling and assistance resources is available upon request by the student. For emergency services, students can contact Cherokee Health Systems 24-hours a day for comprehensive and confidential assistance at 423-626-8271 (New Tazewell).
The LMU SMS Office of Alumni Services provides a mentorship program to assist current LMU-SMS PA Students with networking. The mission of the LMU-SMS Physician Assistant Mentorship Program is to provide Physician Assistant alumni mentors are available to current LMU-SMS PA Students wishing to network with PA professionals to learn more about job opportunities and specialty choices. The LMU-SMS Physician Assistant Mentorship Program provides current PA students with an opportunity to correspond with alumni PAs with similar interests so that they may provide support and guidance as students begin their job searches. Visit the PA Mentorship Program (lmunet.edu) and click “Request a Mentor” to request a mentor.
