Return to Normal Operations
Lincoln Memorial University will return to normal operations, Wednesday, January 28, 2026, and will operate on a regular schedule at all locations, including J. Frank White Academy.
While conditions have improved, the University cannot monitor every roadway or local condition at all times across each location. Students, faculty, and staff are asked to use their personal judgment regarding travel and safety based on current conditions in their area. Safety remains our top priority, and individuals should take appropriate precautions as needed.
Please continue to monitor official University communication channels for any additional information.
Thank you for your cooperation as we move forward safely and responsibly.
University leadership, facilities, safety, and emergency management teams will continue to monitor temperatures, road conditions, and evolving weather impacts. The safety of our students, faculty, and staff remains the highest priority, and decisions will continue to be made thoughtfully based on local conditions.
Please continue to monitor official University communication channels, including University email and website updates, for any additional information or schedule changes.
Thank you for your cooperation as we continue to manage these conditions safely and responsibly.
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 ARC-PA has granted Accreditation-Provisional status to the Lincoln Memorial University – Tampa Physician Assistant Program sponsored by Lincoln Memorial University.
Click HERE for full accreditation statement.
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.
Click HERE for the full accreditation statement.
HARROGATE PRECEPTOR APPLICATION
The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the Lincoln Memorial University Physician Assistant Program sponsored by Lincoln Memorial University.
Click HERE for full accreditation statement.
Knoxville Preceptor Application
The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the Lincoln Memorial University-Knoxville Physician Assistant Program sponsored by Lincoln Memorial University.
Click HERE for full accreditation statement.
