Medical Lab Science
Medical Laboratory • Radford, VA • Since 1997
About
Summary: - The Radford University PA Program at Radford University Carilion is a physician assistant program based in Roanoke, VA, founded in 1997 as the first PA program in Virginia. - It enrolls about 42 PA students per year and supports an active student society focused on community service and education. - It’s part of Radford University’s graduate affairs and is associated with Radford University Carilion; the program has 20 staff and links to health-care partnerships (Carilion Clinic and other regional facilities). - Contact: gradaffairs@radford.edu; 540-831-5724 or 540-831-5000. - Relevant context for Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) inquiry: the page describes a Physician Assistant program rather than an MLS program, indicating the institution offers PA education and related graduate health programs, with potential collaboration or pathways into medical fields through Radford University Carilion.
Clinic Type
Medical Laboratory
Address
101 Elm Ave SE, Roanoke, VA 24013, US
Phone
540-831-1000
llink1@radford.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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FAQs
What does the Medical Laboratory Science Program prepare students for?
Careers in medical, research, veterinary, and reference laboratories; certification exam administered by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
What is the contact information for the Medical Laboratory Science program?
Program Director and Assistant Professor Laura R. Link, MS, MLS (ASCP)CM; llink1@radford.edu; Phone: 540-831-1000.
Who are the faculty listed with emails for the MLS program?
Krystina Angelini, MS, MLS (ASCP)CM; kangelini@radford.edu; Jennifer L McBride MS, MLS (ASCP)CM; jlmcbride1@radford.edu.
Where is the mailing address for the MLS program?
Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital (CRCH) 101 Elm Avenue SE Roanoke, VA 24013.
What accreditation does the MLS program have?
The Medical Laboratory Science program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Rd., Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119. Five years of continuing accreditation awarded on April 19, 2024.
What is the program's contact phone number?
Phone: 540-831-1000.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Carilion New River Valley Medical Center): 2.4 out of 5 stars (10 reviews)
- LocalityBiz (Radford Medical Practice, UK): 4 out of 5 stars (based on one reviewer) (multiple (mixed sentiment))
Patients praise
- Some positive feedback on attentive care and support at specific practices
- Patient survey data indicating high recommendation rates for some medical services
- Ease of transition and communication reported by students in related academic programs
Common complaints
- Reports of unresponsive communication in healthcare settings in the Radford, Virginia area
- Complaints regarding difficulty obtaining appointments or being turned away at some medical practices
"The service was so bad... I moved back... So far it's been fantastic. Doctors have been attentive... I felt cared for, supported, safe."
— LocalityBiz user review for Radford Medical Practice (UK)"Everyone was very professional & supportive."
— Birdeye review for Carilion New River Valley Med CenterSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Elizabeth Waggoner — Jun 7, 2026
- Lauren Barham — Apr 12, 2026
- VCU Medical Laboratory Science Program to Offer Four Full Scholarships for Abingdon Site - Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center — Feb 23, 2026
- Lia Lehrer — May 27, 2026
- Medical Laboratory Science - Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics Program — Nov 5, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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