The Faculty of the Knoxville PA Program

Stephanie Hull, DMS, EdS, MMS, PA-C
Associate Professor
Assistant Dean and Program Director
Office Phone: 865.338.5726
Email: [email protected]
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Education
Lincoln Memorial University
Doctor of Medical Science (DMS) Degree in Emergency Medicine
Lincoln Memorial University
Education Specialist (EdS) in Curriculum and Instruction
Alderson-Broaddus College
Master of Medical Science in Emergency MedicinePennsylvania College of Technology
Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies -
Clinical Practice Area
Clinical practice as a PA in emergency medicine, cardiac electrophysiology, and hospital medicine.

Chelf Stacy, PhD
Assistant Professor
Principal Faculty – Director of Didactic Education
Office Phone: 423.865.5697
Email: [email protected]
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Education
Lincoln Memorial University
Ph.D. in Clinical Anatomy
Lincoln Memorial University
Master of Science in Anatomical Sciences
Tennessee Technological University
Master of Arts in Instructional Leadership
Lee University
Bachelor of Science in Biological Science
State of Tennessee Department of Health
Medical X-Ray Operator – Limited Certification – Bone Densitometry -
Clinical Practice Area
Lincoln Memorial University, DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, Harrogate, Tennessee
2016-2019
Graduate Anatomy Teaching Assistant
Lincoln Memorial University, Physician Assistant Program, Harrogate, Tennessee
2016-2019
Graduate Anatomy Teaching AssistantRoane State Community College, Tennessee
2014-2015
Laboratory Instructor for anatomy and physiology

Dustin Bates, DMS, MSPAS, PA-C
Associate Professor
Principal Faculty – Director of Clinical Phase Operations
Office Phone: 865.338.5723
Email: [email protected]
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Education
Lincoln Memorial University
Doctor of Medical Science (DMS) with Distinction
Bethel University
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry -
Clinical Practice Area
Clinical practice as a PA in an outpatient internal medicine clinic.

Amber Burns, MCHS, PA-C
Assistant Professor
Principal Faculty – Didactic
Office Phone: 865.338.5712
Email: [email protected]
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Education
MEDEX Northwest-University of Washington
Master of Clinical Health Services, Physician Assistant Certificate
Gardner-Webb University
Master of Arts in Sports Science and Pedagogy
University of West Florida
Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine -
Clinical Practice Experience
Clinical practice as a PA in orthopedic surgery and sleep medicine.

Sarah Campbell, MS, PA-C
Assistant Professor
Principal Faculty – Didactic
Office Number: 865.338.5733
Email: [email protected]
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Education
Trevecca Nazarene University
Master of Science in Physician Assistant StudiesUniversity of Illinois at Urbana
Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition -
Clinical Practice Area
Clinical practice as a PA in pediatric gastroenterology, endocrinology, bariatric surgery, and research.

Chelsey Cantwell, MS, PA-C
Assistant Professor
Principal Faculty – Didactic
Office Phone: 865.338.5722
Email: [email protected]
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Education
University of the Cumberlands
Master of Science in Physician Assistant StudiesMilligan University
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
Clinical Practice Area
Clinical practice as a PA in orthopedics and physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Daniel Drinnen, MD
Assistant Professor
Principal Faculty – Associate Medical Director
Office Phone: 865.338.5738
Email: [email protected]
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Education
University of Tennessee
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)University of Tennessee
Bachelor of Arts in Biology -
Clinical Practice Area
Clinical practice as a general surgeon in general surgery and wound care.

Kaitlin Greene, DMS, MMS, PA-C
Assistant Professor
Principal Faculty – Clinical
Office Phone: 865.338.5718
Email: [email protected]
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Clinical Practice Area
Clinical practice as a PA in primary care and geriatric psychiatry.
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Education
Lincoln Memorial University
Doctor of Medical Science (DMS) in Primary Care MedicineLincoln Memorial University
Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant StudiesUniversity of Tennessee-Knoxville
Bachelor of Science in Education, Kinesiology

Jaan Kelly, DMS, MSPAS, PA-C
Assistant Professor
Principal Faculty – Didactic
Office Phone: 865.338.5757
Email: [email protected]
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Education
Lincoln Memorial University
Doctor of Medical Science in Primary Care MedicineBethel College
Master of Science in Physician Assistant StudiesUniversity of Tennessee-Knoxville
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Clinical Practice Area
Clinical practice as a PA in cardiology and primary care.

Savannah Kidd, MPAS, PA-C
Assistant Professor
Principal Faculty – Didactic
Office Phone: 865.338.5764
Email: [email protected]
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Education
Louisiana State University
Master of Science in Physician Assistant StudiesUniversity of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Science in Biologic Sciences -
Clinical Practice Area
Clinical practice as a PA in clinical research, anesthesia, and pain management.

Rachel Kohn, MMS, PA-C
Assistant Professor
Principal Faculty – Didactic
Office Phone: 865.338.5785
Email: [email protected]
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Education
Lincoln Memorial University
Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant StudiesUniversity of Tennessee
Bachelor of Science in Education - Kinesiology -
Clinical Practice Area
Clinical practice as a PA in orthopedics and urgent care.

Erin Kramer, MMS, PA-C
Assistant Professor
Principal Faculty – Clinical
Office Phone: 865.338.5783
Email: [email protected]
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Education
Lincoln Memorial University
Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant StudiesUniversity of Tennessee-Knoxville
Bachelor of Science in Education, Kinesiology -
Clinical Practice Area
Clinical practice as a PA in orthopedics.

Catherine Neal, MHS, PA-C
Assistant Professor
Principal Faculty – Didactic
Office Phone: 865.338.5767
Email: [email protected]
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Education
South College
Master of Health Science in Physician Assistant StudiesUniversity of Tennessee-Knoxville
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Animal Science Production Management, Minor in Business -
Clinical Practice Area
Clinical practice as a PA in critical care medicine and urologic surgery.

Sonia Rupani, DMS, MS, PA-C
Assistant Professor
Principal Faculty – Director of Clinical Education
Office Phone: 865.338.5707
Email: [email protected]
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Education
Lincoln Memorial University
Doctor of Medical Science (DMS) with DistinctionArizona
Master of Science in Advanced Physician Assistant StudiesJohn H Stroger Cook County/Malcom X College
Associate of Science in Physician Assistant Studies -
Clinical Practice Area
Clinical practice as a PA in primary care.

Catherine Taylor, MPAS, PA-C
Assistant Professor
Principal Faculty – Didactic
Office Phone: 865.338.5786
Email: [email protected]
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Education
University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Master of Physician Assistant StudiesGardner-Webb University
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science -
Clinical Practice Area
Clinical practice as a PA in women’s health and gynecologic surgery.
The Staff of the Knoxville PA Program
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Education
Ball State University
Bachelor of Science

Amy Reed
Admissions and Community Relations Coordinator
Office Phone: 865.338.5685
Email: [email protected]
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Education
Carson-Newman College
Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Sociology, Minor in Applied Psychology

Savanna Norrod
Administrative Assistant – Didactic
Office Phone: 865.338.5717
Email: [email protected]
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Education
Centre College
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and German, Minor in History

Alexandra Hoeg
Administrative Assistant – Clinical
Office Phone: 865.338.5734
Email: [email protected]
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Education
Kuzbass State Technical University, Russia
Master of Linguistics and Translation
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Education
Case Western Reserve University
Master of Science in Applied AnatomyUniversity of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science in Biology