Faculty and Staff

Gisele Armond Abron has been appointed associate dean of admissions and assistant professor for the School of Medicine at the University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center, effective May 23.  She joined the university in 2020 as university registrar in the enrollment management division.

A native of North Carolina, Dr. Abron holds a bachelor’s degree in English from North Carolina State University, a master’s degree in technology education from North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University and an educational specialist degree in educational leadership from Liberty University. She earned a Ph.D. in leadership studies from North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University in 2019.

Dr. Abron is responsible for overseeing the processes of communication, application, selection, financial aid, and matriculation of students into the M.D. and combined programs for the School of Medicine at the University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center.

Amanda M. Lynn currently serves as the Director of Admissions and Recruitment at the UT Tyler School of Medicine. Joining the university in 2006, she has held a variety of roles across several departments, showcasing her versatility and dedication. A proud native of East Texas, Amanda is a graduate of Whitehouse High School and earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from UT Tyler. She is now pursuing her Education Doctorate in Leadership and Innovation at Arizona State University.

 

In her current role, Amanda oversees the recruitment and admissions process for the UT Tyler School of Medicine, guiding prospective students through each step from application to acceptance.