Sunny skies and a fresh breeze greeted families on Friday as the University of Lynchburg celebrated 430 master’s and doctoral candidates.
Master of PA Medicine
Lynchburg DMSc program partners with PA Moms, offers tuition discount
The University of Lynchburg’s Doctor of Medical Science program, or DMSc, has partnered with PA Moms, an inclusive, global organization that supports mothers in the PA medicine community.
Lynchburg has one of the best PA Medicine programs in the country, says U.S. News & World Report
The University of Lynchburg’s PA Medicine program was ranked 40th among the Best Graduate Schools in the country by U.S. News & World Report. The University of Lynchburg’s PA Medicine program was ranked 40th among the 2023 Best Graduate Schools in the country by U.S. News & World Report. The University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program ranked 179th.
Graduate scholarship to support PA medicine, athletic training students
A new scholarship established by the Lynchburg Life Saving Crew will support graduate students pursuing a degree in PA medicine or athletic training. Preference will be given to students who are, or have been, EMTs or paramedics, or who have volunteered in emergency services or EMS.
PA Medicine program appoints new medical director
The University of Lynchburg’s Master of PA Medicine program has a new medical director, effective Jan. 1.
PA Medicine students use virtual reality to get ‘real life’ experience
First-year PA Medicine student Adriane Strawn ’24 MPAM had never experienced virtual reality before she enrolled in the Master of PA Medicine program at the University of Lynchburg. Since her first month on campus, however, she and other students in her cohort have been using VR simulations to learn how to treat their future patients.
Lynchburg creates College of Medical Science, new leadership positions
The University of Lynchburg has a new college. In June, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Allison Jablonski announced the creation of the College of Medical Science. The college will serve as an umbrella for the University’s School of PA Medicine, which houses the Doctor of Medical Science and Master of PA Medicine programs.
Lynchburg receives $50K grant to benefit DMSc program, Professional Development Institute
The University of Lynchburg has received a $50,000 grant from the Hall-Halliburton Foundation, a Florida-based philanthropic organization that has been making gifts to select charities since 1977. The grant will benefit the University’s Doctor of Medical Science program and Professional Development Institute.
University of Lynchburg to partner with Community Access Network to enhance patient care, student learning
The University of Lynchburg is enhancing its partnership with Community Access Network, a nonprofit health care provider on 5th Street. The collaboration is part of “Lynchburg Tomorrow,” a city-University initiative that will launch later this month.
DMSc classes, graduate Class of 2021 celebrate Commencement in two ceremonies
Bright blue skies and a gentle breeze greeted students and families Friday morning on Shellenberger Field as the University of Lynchburg celebrated Commencement for its Doctor of Medical Science candidates.
