As a Program Director, I am passionate about creating opportunities for students to live their dreams while preparing them to meet the evolving needs of our profession. Our program is designed to be relevant, rigorous, and forward-looking—grounded in evidence-based medicine while integrating emerging topics such as health informatics, artificial intelligence in medicine, and evolving models of patient care.
You will learn from a team of experienced and dedicated faculty who share a commitment to excellence, service, and professional integrity. Together, we will cultivate not only your clinical knowledge and technical skills but also your capacity for critical thinking, compassion, and advocacy.
From your first semester, you will engage in early clinical experiences that connect classroom learning to real-world practice. You will serve our community, advocate for your patients, and grow into a confident, competent, and compassionate provider.
We believe that success in this program is a shared responsibility—our faculty will guide, mentor, and challenge you, but you are accountable for your own learning and professional growth.
If you are ready to dedicate yourself to a career of service and lifelong learning, we invite you to join us in this journey. Together, we will prepare you not only to practice medicine but to make a difference.
Warm regards,
Johnna Yealy, PhD, PA-C
Program Director, PA Chattanooga
Lincoln Memorial University – School of Medical Sciences
