Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies, Academic Coordinator
Dr. Maureen Knechtel will serve as assistant professor of physician assistant studies. She currently works as a cardiology physician assistant at the Wellmont Cardiovascular Associates Heart Institute, and she has served as an assistant professor at the Lincoln Memorial University-Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine PA program in the past. She holds a Doctor of Medical Science from the University of Lynchburg and earned both a Master of Physician Assistant Studies and a Bachelor of Science in health science from Duquesne University. In addition, Knechtel does volunteer work at Covenant Presbyterian Church as well as for area children’s charities.