School of Medicine & Health Sciences

Move patient care forward.

Here, we mentor patient-centered advocates who forge the healthcare landscape everyone deserves.

Message From the Dean

Welcome to the University of Lynchburg School of Medicine and Health Sciences!

Our dedicated faculty and staff provide a first-rate education to prepare you for a successful healthcare career. Continue Reading

Debbie Bradney, DPE, ATC, ACSM-EP

Inspiring Futures Together

Teachers First, Mentors Always!

"We are friends with our students for life. This is not a home for four years. This is a community for the rest of your life. We go to our alum's weddings. They become our contacts in industry, for us and for our students. We hold their babies. Those babies row up and come here."

Explore the School of Medicine & Health Sciences

Choose from 24 majors, minors, and graduate programs.

What's Happening

Lynchburg's nursing building

Professor recognized for leadership in nursing education, greater community

Tiffany Covarrubias-Lyttle ’27 DEL is the 2026 recipient of the Jeannine Rivet National Leadership Award ...
University of Lynchburg partners with Vituity

University of Lynchburg partners with Vituity

The University of Lynchburg has partnered with Vituity, a national physician-led and physician-owned healthcare organization, to expand access to advanced ...
University of Lynchburg entrance

University of Lynchburg to host free pediatric health fair on Oct. 25

Families are invited to the University of Lynchburg’s Pediatric Health Fair on Sunday, Oct. 25, from noon to 4 p.m ...
students process at 2026 convocation

University of Lynchburg welcomes one of the largest incoming undergraduate classes

The University of Lynchburg welcomed 502 new undergraduate students for the Fall 2026 semester ...
LOVE sculpture in spring

Alumnus, board member creates scholarship honoring his parents

The Lester M. Bell ’76, ’81 MAd and Audrey Dodd Bell Scholarship Fund supports students in Lynchburg’s business and nursing ...
A photo of Shellenberger Field

Director of athletic training services honored by Virginia Athletic Trainers’ Association

Brittany Smith, the University of Lynchburg’s director of athletic training services, was awarded the Virginia Athletic Trainers’ Association’s 2026 College/University ...
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