Edward Lanoy Williams

Edward Williams, DMSc, M.Ed., PA-C
Chair, Department of Physician Assistant Studies
Director, Physician Assistant Program

Professor Williams hails from Montgomery, Alabama and joined the U.S. Army in 1991 as a Combat Medic. During his time as a medic, he developed a passion for training and education. In 2001, Professor Williams was accepted into the military’s Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP). He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies in 2003 from The University of Nebraska, then later earned his Master of Science in the same field in 2004 with a specialty in Family Practice. In June of 2012, Professor Williams earned his Master’s in Education while stationed in South Korea.
During his service in the Army, he deployed to Iraq twice as a PA and was awarded many awards and decorations to include the Bronze Star, the Air Medal, and the Legion of Merit. As a Physician Assistant, he has served as the Medical Officer for several battalions and also served as the Officer in Charge of a Troop Medical Clinic in South Korea. Professor Williams retired from the Army in 2013 after 22 years of service and later worked in a family practice clinic in San Antonio, Texas.
Professor Williams joined the UAMS Physician Assistant Program, in the College of Health Professions, in April 2014 as a faculty member. Since then he has served in various positions while in the PA program to include; Director of Admissions, Director of Clinical Education, and Interim Program Director. Professor Williams was appointed Program Director and Chair in April 2017.
Professor Williams is fulfilling a long term goal of instructing on a professional level. He is eager to impart his medical knowledge to future Physician Assistants and believes it is important to give back to the Physician Assistant profession that continues to give so much to those in need. Professor Williams is married to his wife, Jill, and has two adult children, Drew and Lauren.