Physician Assistant Program

Welcome to the Knoxville PA Program

For students pursuing clinical and surgical medical careers.

Congratulations on your choice to pursue a career as a Physician Assistant (PA), consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top career in health care. PAs are in demand. With an average median annual wage of over $100,000 and the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics projecting the PA profession will grow much faster than the average for all occupations, this career provides a great return on investment.

27 Months | 115 Credit Hours | September Start

Graduates of this program are prepared with strong clinical training and licensure outcomes:

• Three semesters of cadaver anatomy and dissection with hands-on clinical procedure training
• Primary care-focused curriculum with expanded surgical sciences training
• Up to 20 weeks of clinical experience in surgical disciplines
• Diverse clinical experiences designed to prepare students across multiple areas of practice
• Experienced faculty with expertise across diverse medical and surgical specialties
• Hands-on learning through laboratory sessions, small-group activities, and simulated patient encounters
• Supportive learning environment focused on academic success and professional development

The complete certification outcomes are available on Knoxville’s Program Mission, Goals, and Outcomes page.

Thank you for your interest in the LMU–SMS Knoxville PA Program.

Please explore our website to learn more or contact us with any questions about our ARC-PA accreditation status, application and admissions requirements, cohort start dates, curriculum format and delivery, student services, supervised clinical practice experiences (SCPEs), or anything else of interest that you need assistance with.

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