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Doctor of Medical Science, Harrogate, Knoxville, and Tampa PA, & Medical Laboratory Science Programs

10/30/2026

Today, we proudly celebrated the LMU Knoxville Physician Assistant Class of 2027 during their White Coat Ceremony at the Knoxville Convention Center. 🩺

The White Coat Ceremony marks an important milestone as students transition into the clinical phase of their education and reaffirm their commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care. Surrounded by family, friends, faculty, and mentors, these future physician assistants received the white coat that symbolizes professionalism, service, and the trust placed in healthcare providers.

Congratulations, Class of 2027! We are proud of all you have accomplished and look forward to the impact you will make in the communities you serve.

10/12/2026

☀️ PA Week Spotlight: Tampa

Today we're celebrating our Tampa PA students and all they have accomplished on their journey to becoming Physician Assistants.

Through hard work, determination, and a passion for serving others, they are preparing to make a meaningful difference in the lives of their future patients.

We're proud to have them as part of the LMU family and can't wait to see where their careers take them.

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10/12/2026

✨ A passion for healthcare. A heart for service. A desire to improve lives.

The path to becoming a Physician Assistant begins with a commitment to helping others, and we're proud of the students who have chosen this meaningful profession.

10/11/2026

💙 The future of healthcare is in good hands.

Our Physician Assistant students are developing the knowledge, clinical skills, and compassion needed to serve patients and communities with excellence. This , we're celebrating the next generation of healthcare professionals who are preparing to make a difference every day.

10/10/2026

PAs are trusted members of healthcare teams, helping patients navigate some of life's most important moments.

As future Physician Assistants, our students are preparing for careers built on compassion, collaboration, and service.

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10/10/2026

PA Week Spotlight — Joni Collins, DMS, PA-C, CAC

What happens when years of clinical experience, advanced education, and a passion for teaching come together? For Dr. Joni Collins, they became the foundation for entrepreneurship.

With more than 20 years in clinical practice, Collins has built a career spanning multiple areas of medicine and now leads Twelve Twenty-Eight Precision Aesthetic and Regenerative Medicine.

Collins has also trained more than 1,200 medical providers, using her experience to educate and empower other clinicians as they explore new possibilities within their own careers. Her philosophy captures the heart of her work: Educate. Empower. Serve.

Full story available soon.

10/09/2026

Celebrating PA Week with an Alumni Spotlight — Marino Mauro, DMS ’21

For Marino Mauro, DMS ’21, being a PA means making a difference both inside and far beyond the clinical setting.

A physician assistant and graduate of LMU-SMS Doctor of Medical Science program, Mauro returned to his hometown of Chukudum, South Sudan, on a humanitarian mission alongside former DMS classmates Amanda Roy and Gem Cabero, and psychiatric nurse Morgan Rodriguez.

Working alongside local healthcare providers and witnessing the challenges facing this remote community strengthened Mauro’s commitment to giving back—and helped fuel the continued work of Marino Good Health, the nonprofit organization he founded to improve healthcare access in South Sudan.

Through Marino Good Health, Mauro and his supporters have provided hospital mattresses, medications, medical supplies, health education, and support for local healthcare workers.

His story demonstrates how PAs can use their education, experience, and leadership to serve communities and create meaningful change around the world.

Full story available soon.

10/09/2026

More than a career, becoming a Physician Assistant is a commitment to serving others.

This PA Week, we're celebrating the students who chose this profession because they want to make a meaningful impact through compassionate, patient-centered care.

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10/08/2026

Celebrating PA Week with an Alumni Spotlight — W. John Stout, DMS, MPAS, MBA, PA-C, FAACM

For more than 23 years, W. John Stout has built a career as a physician assistant spanning surgery, internal medicine, urology, long-term care, and military medicine. He also continues to serve as a Lieutenant Colonel and physician assistant in the Ohio Air National Guard.

In 2026, he took another step in that journey by opening Stout Aesthetics in Brecksville, Ohio, bringing together his experience in clinical medicine, leadership, education, business, and commitment to lifelong learning.

Stout, a graduate of LMU-SMS Doctor of Medical Science (DMS) program, Stout credits his LMU experience with helping him see his role as a PA in new ways—not only as a clinician, but also as an educator, leader, and entrepreneur.

Stout’s story is a great example of the many paths available within the PA profession and the opportunities that can come from continuing to learn, grow, and pursue new goals.

Full story available soon.

10/07/2026

☀️ PA Week Campus Spotlight: Tampa

In addition to Knoxville and Harrogate, LMU-SMS also has PA students in Tampa, Florida! Whether learning in the classroom, developing clinical skills, or preparing for rotations, these students represent the dedication and determination that define the PA profession.

We're proud to have them as part of the LMU School of Medical Sciences family.

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6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway
Harrogate, TN
37752

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

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