Earn Your Doctor of Medical Science (DMS)

An innovative, interactive and integrated clinical doctorate for PAs taught entirely by physicians who are experts in their field of medicine.

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Our DMS graduates are working in a variety of specialties across the nation. Here is what they are saying:

5 Reasons to Pursue Your Doctor of Medical Science at LMU

Unparalleled advanced medical training applicable to clinical practice

Flexible start terms

Hands-on ultrasound training taught by a board-certified diagnostic radiologist

Distinguished physician faculty with 27 years average clinical experience

Approved for all veteran education benefits

Doctor of Medical Science
(DMS) Program

Focus your medical education in the study of Primary Care Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine or Medical Education, and take courses in the medical subspecialties of neurology, psychiatry, pulmonology, nephrology, cardiology, endocrinology, hematology, gastroenterology, and infectious disease.

Doctor of Medical Science

FAQ

The Doctor of Medical Science (DMS) is an advanced medical training program for Physician Assistants. Learn more about our program below.

The curriculum is taught completely online using a mixture of synchronous and asynchronous didactic with the exception of 45 contact hours of hands-on ultrasound training.

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No. All applicants must have graduated from an ARC-PA accredited program or international equivalent and be nationally certified as a physician assistant.

Our curriculum is taught using patient scenarios that mimic rounds in a hospital. Students are divided into groups and one member of the group will be appointed as the clinician in charge (CIC), The CIC changes every week so all students will have an opportunity to be the CIC. And each week the physician gives each group a patient case to discuss and to come up with a diagnosis. We have a virtual class (similar to an echo project) every Sunday evening where the CIC presents their group’s patient to the class and the medical expert. What better way to learn medicine than by treating patients.

 

All our clinical medicine courses are taught by medical experts in their field. Our faculty have an average of 27 years of clinical experience with a combination of 33 board certifications.

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Field-experienced

Professors

Our faculty of renowned clinicians are recognized nationally and internationally for their work as professors, clinicians, and leaders.

Paula Miksa, DMS, EDs, PA-C

Assistant Dean & Program Director; Clinical experience in emergency medicine, family medicine and gastroenterology

Randal Dabbs, MD

Instructor of Medicine; President, Practice Development at Team Health; Board Certified in Emergency Medicine and Family Practice

James Brandon Crum, DO

Board Certified Diagnostic Radiologist, recognized worldwide for work on black lung; featured on ABC, HBO, NPR, etc.

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LMU is Right for You

We encourage you to consider pursuing your Doctor of Medical Science at Lincoln Memorial University and we look forward to helping you achieve your professional goals.

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