Jayme McDonald
Director of Clinical Education, Assistant Professor - Physician Assistant Studies
Phone
601.925.4053Jayme McDonald joined the Mississippi College Physician Assistant Program in October 2025, bringing over a decade of specialized clinical and surgical experience to her role. A cum laude graduate of the University of Alabama, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology and minored in Dance Studies, Jayme went on to earn her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Harding University in 2010. Before transitioning to academia, she spent ten years at Mississippi Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center specializing in foot and ankle orthopedics. With a clinical background that also includes endocrinology and diabetes management.
As the Director of Clinical Education, Jayme is the driving force behind the "bridge" between the classroom and the clinic. She is dedicated to fostering high-quality relationships between students and preceptors, ensuring every student has the opportunity to apply their knowledge through hands-on, patient-facing care. A former University of Alabama dance team member, Jayme brings that same disciplined teamwork and "winner" mindset to medical education. Guided by the philosophy that "iron sharpens iron," she strives to connect our cohorts with stellar preceptors who are passionate about teaching both the professional and personal aspects of medicine.
Outside of the classroom, Jayme resides in a historic 1927 home in Belhaven with her husband, Kevin, and their two sons. She enjoys staying active in her neighborhood and community, including her alma mater, Madison-Ridgeland Academy, where her sons, Jennings and Henry, are now students. An avid gardener and SEC football fan (Roll Tide!), Jayme is a member of Parkway Hills UMC and remains a passionate advocate for historic architecture and the arts.
Credentials
- B.S. in Biological Sciences, University of Alabama
- M.P.A.S. , Harding University
