Lincoln Memorial University-Knoxville Physician Assistant Program

Lincoln Memorial University-Knoxville PA Program Mission Statement

Consistent with the mission and purpose of Lincoln Memorial University, the primary mission of the LMU-Knoxville PA Program is to train future PAs to provide high-quality patient-centered care in the Appalachian region and beyond by providing a rigorous educational experience, with expanded training in surgical sciences, which supports each student’s academic success and professional development.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Accredited Status: Probationary Accreditation
• Campus Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
• Degrees Offered: Masters
• Class Start Month: October
• Class Duration: 27 months
• Class Capacity: 100 students
• Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
• Seat Deposit: $500
• International Students: Accepted
• TOEFL: Required

TUITION

• Resident tuition: $107,975
• Nonresident tuition: $107,975

PANCE PASS RATE

• First-time PANCE pass rate: 88%
• Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 87%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Caspa Participant: Yes
• Application Deadline: January
• Supplemental Application: Not Required
• CASPA Deadline Type: Verified

GPA

• Overall GPA: 2.80 
• Science GPA: 2.80 
• Prereq GPA: 2.80
• Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
  • Overall: 3.46
  • Science: 3.32
• Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
• Prerequisite completion: No Requirement

EXPERIENCE

• Healthcare Experience Hours: 24 Hours   

SHADOWING

• Shadowing Required   

EVALUATIONS

• Three recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements)

GRE

• GRE Required  

CASPer

• CASPer Not Required
• For more information on CASPer click here

PA-CAT

• PA-CAT Not Required
• For more information on PA-CAT click here

PAEA Program Directory

• PAEA PA Program Directory Link