LMU-School of Medical Sciences

02/19/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Patricia Best, a PA student at the Harrogate campus, who has been selected to present her research at the American Academy of Physician Associates Conference in New Orleans!

Her project, “Infectious Disease History as an Oncologic Screening Tool,” explores how a patient’s infectious disease history may help guide earlier cancer screening and strengthen preventive care strategies.

We’re proud to see Patricia representing LMU-SMS Harrogate PA program on a national stage!

02/18/2026

Congratulations, Grace McGinty, PA Class of 2025 (Knoxville)! 🌟

We are thrilled to share that Grace McGinty has been selected for a highly competitive Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center!

This prestigious 12-month fellowship begins March 1 and reflects McGinty’s dedication to advanced clinical training and excellence in patient care.

McGinty shared that this opportunity represents her dream specialty and praised the Vanderbilt team for their strong support of advanced practice providers and commitment to professional growth.

We are incredibly proud and look forward to watching her thrive in this next chapter of her career.

👏 Congratulations, PA McGinty, on this outstanding achievement!

02/17/2026

Congratulations to Lexi Tucker, PAK'25! 🎉

We are proud to announce that Lexi Tucker has been selected to complete the nation’s only accredited Pediatric Surgical Fellowship at Texas Children’s Hospital — an incredible and highly competitive achievement!

This prestigious 12-month fellowship provides advanced, immersive training across 12 pediatric surgical subspecialties, including transplant, neurosurgery, congenital heart surgery, and plastic surgery. Lexi will gain comprehensive experience with equal time devoted to clinic, inpatient care, and the operating room.

This fellowship represents an extraordinary milestone and reflects Lexi’s commitment to excellence in pediatric surgical medicine. We can’t wait to see the impact she will make in advancing pediatric surgical care.

Please join us in congratulating Lexi on this remarkable accomplishment! 👏

02/16/2026

Big congratulations to Kelsey Knott, PA Class of 2025 (Knoxville)! 🎉

Kelsey has been selected for a six-month Emergency Department fellowship at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach—a Level I trauma center and certified stroke center! The fellowship, through TeamHealth, includes trauma and pediatric ED rotations, dedicated procedure days, and monthly didactic learning.

Kelsey shared how grateful she is for the strong foundation and support she received during her time at LMU—and we couldn’t be prouder. This is an exciting next step, and we know she’ll do amazing things in emergency medicine!

👏 Way to go, Kelsey!

02/04/2026

DMS Student Spotlight: Maria Druchniak

We’re incredibly proud of Maria Druchniak, who has been selected to present her DMS Scholarly Project at UPMC’s Pediatrics in Practice Symposium, a national virtual CME conference for Advanced Practice Providers!

This conference brings together APPs from across the country to advance evidence-based education, collaboration, and professional growth—and Maria’s work will be featured alongside other experts in the field.

The Event will be:
🗓 Saturday, February 28, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Virtual)
🎓 Up to 4 Category 1 CME credits available

Register at: https://conta.cc/3NXKWVl

✨ Bonus: Students are eligible for a discounted registration rate!

Way to go, Maria—thank you for representing the DMS program and showing what scholar-practitioners can do!

01/30/2026

Alumni Spotlight | Harrogate PA Program

Proud to see our alumni inspiring future PAs!

Students welcomed Alexis Moses, PA-C, a dermatology surgical physician assistant and proud alumna of the LMU-SMS Harrogate PA Program. Moses shared insight into her specialized role, discussing surgical procedures, post-operative care, and the challenges and rewards of working in dermatology. She also offered advice and resources for students interested in pursuing this specialty.

01/29/2026

Alumni Spotlight | Knoxville PA Program

Our alumni continue to make us proud!

The Knoxville PA students recently welcomed alum Ricarda Urso, PA-C, back to campus for a Lunch and Learn session aligned with their Ear, Nose, and Throat clinical medicine block. Urso shared insight into her day-to-day role in ENT, including patient care in both office and hospital settings and involvement in a wide range of procedures. Her real-world experience and candid advice offered students a valuable look at life in clinical practice.

01/13/2026

Being a Physician Assistant means making a difference every day! At LMU- School of Medical Sciences, we’re proud to educate future PAs through our programs in Harrogate, Knoxville and Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Tampa, Florida. Our students are trained to lead, serve, and excel in today’s evolving health care environment.

Contact us to learn how to start your PA Journey Today: https://lincolnmemorialuniversity.formstack.com/forms/sms_contact_us

Exciting news! 🎉 The 2026 U.S. News and World Report Best Jobs rankings are in, and the PA profession holds steady as the #2 Best Health Care Job! Additionally, the profession was named the #4 Best STEM Job and #5 among the 100 Best Jobs across all occupations. 👏 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qfwExr

12/25/2025

12/19/2025

🔔 Reminder!
Nominations for LMU’s 2026 40 Under 40 are officially LIVE!

Don’t miss your chance to nominate a standout young alum—or self-nominate if you meet the criteria. Before submitting, please remember to review the eligibility guidelines to ensure a smooth nomination process.

Nominations close on January 15, so submit yours soon!

https://alumni.lmunet.edu/40under40

12/19/2025

Attention LMU Alumni!
The process for accessing your LMU email account has recently changed. Please click the link below to learn how to access your account and stay connected with the LMU community!

https://alumni.lmunet.edu/s/1119/16/alumni.aspx

11/06/2025

Big shout-out to one of our standout alums!

Please join us in congratulating Jessica Amburgey, DMS, MSPAS, PA-C, EM-CAQ, who has been honored as the Kentucky PA of the Year and awarded the University of Kentucky PA Alumni Healthcare Leadership Award!

Jessica’s journey—from her education to her role leading acute care services in eastern Kentucky—shows what’s possible when commitment meets compassion. She is making a real-world impact in rural communities and helping shape the future of patient care.

We are proud to be part of her story and so grateful for the ways she is elevating the PA profession and healthcare delivery. Please join us in celebrating her success!