Preparing the Next Generation of Health Care Providers and Educators
Diagnosis and Treatment of Pathological Conditions
Learn more about our 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. 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 three 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)
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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September 7, 2023
Dr. Clayton Hess to Retire at Year's End
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) President Clayton Hess, PhD, has announced plans to retire at the end of the calendar year. Senior Executive Vice President Jason McConnell will serve as interim president beginning on January 1, 2024, and a national search will follow.
August 9, 2023
LMU PA Students Celebrate Commencement
The Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Sciences (LMU-SMS) hosted commencement for the Harrogate Physician Assistant (PA) Program on Saturday, August 5, at Tex Turner Arena. The ceremony celebrated the outstanding achievements and hard work of the 87 students of the Class of 2023.
August 2, 2023
LMU Harrogate PA Commencement Set for August 5
The Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Sciences (LMU-SMS) will host commencement for the Physician Assistant (PA) Program on Saturday, August 5, 10 a.m. at Tex Turner Arena, located on the main campus in Harrogate.
