Thank you for your interest in becoming a Preceptor for our students. Lincoln Memorial University and dedicated Preceptors have been training PAs since 2009. Preceptors are key in providing essential hands-on learning experiences for our PA students during their clinical rotations.
Our students complete clinical rotations in the following specialties: Family Medicine, Hospital Medicine (the Knoxville Program), Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Behavioral Medicine, and Surgery.
* Continuing Medical Education (for more information, visit Preceptor Development)
* Eligible for awards and recognition
* A unique opportunity to recruit highly trained future physician assistants
* Preceptor Compensation per four-to-eight-week rotation when permitted by facility/employer
* Well-trained, high-quality students with comprehensive patient-centered healthcare training
* Around-the-clock support
* Electronic student evaluations
* Experienced clinical team
* Facility agreements
* Hospital access
* Web-based rotation management system
At Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Sciences (LMU-SMS), our preceptors play a vital role in shaping the next generation of highly skilled, compassionate physician assistants. We invite licensed healthcare providers — including PAs, physicians, and nurse practitioners — to join us in training future leaders in primary care and surgery. As a preceptor, you will have the opportunity to mentor PA students, share your clinical expertise, and make a meaningful contribution to the future of healthcare.
LMU-SMS offers four PA programs:
Harrogate, TN (Primary Care, 27-month program)
Knoxville, TN (Surgical Focus, 27-month program)
Tampa, FL (Primary Care, 24-month program, pending ARC-Approval)
Chattanooga, TN (Primary Care, 24-month program, pending ARC-Approval)
If you are passionate about education and clinical excellence, we encourage you to become a preceptor. Complete the Preceptor Application below and select the program and location that best fits your interests.
The Lincoln Memorial University Tampa PA Program has applied for Accreditation - Provisional from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). The Lincoln Memorial University Tampa PA Program anticipates matriculating its first class in January 2026, pending achieving Accreditation - Provisional status at the September 2025 ARC-PA meeting.
Visit the Tampa Accreditation Webpage for more information
CHATTANOOGA PRECEPTOR APPLICATION
LMU-Chattanooga has applied for Accreditation - Provisional from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). LMU-Chattanooga anticipates matriculating its first class in January 2027, pending achieving Accreditation - Provisional status at the October 2026 ARC-PA meeting.
