Author: Fran Higgins
Welcome new faculty: Erin Westover, OTD
Erin Westover, OTD, OTR/L, recently joined our occupational therapy faculty. Here’s more about Dr. Westover in her own words: I am excited and privileged to be joining the talented faculty team within the Division of Occupational Therapy Education as an assistant professor. I bring experience within occupational therapy education, as well as a practice background […]
Sep 26, 2022
Herbers and Nabower inaugural Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency graduates
The UNMC Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program’s inaugural cohort of residents, Renee Herbers, PT, DPT, ATC, and Caleb Nabower, PT, DPT, completed all requirements and graduated from the 13-month post-professional training program on August 19th, 2022. This 13-month, post-professional training program includes a structured didactic curriculum, clinical practice and clinical mentoring at Nebraska Medicine’s Lauritzen […]
Aug 22, 2022
Welcome new staff: Kim Rehtus
Kim Rehtus, MM, recently joined our Kearney staff at the Health Science Education Complex. Here’s more about Kim in her own words: I am originally from Kimball, Neb, and after living in various cities in Nebraska and Colorado, my family and I have enjoyed living in Kearney for the last 11 years. Whether as a […]
Aug 17, 2022
Welcome new faculty: Cindy Arnold
Cindy Arnold, MSN RN-BC, CPHQ, LSS-GB, recently joined our faculty as an assistant professor in the College. Here’s more about Cindy in her own words. I am a Registered Nurse by background with many years of direct patient care clinical experiences. I have my MSN in Informatics from UNMC and a PMC as a Nurse […]
Aug 15, 2022
Welcome new staff: Jennifer Edeza
Jennifer Edeza, AAS, is our new accounting office associate. Here’s more about Jennifer in her own words: I am originally from California, but grew up in the small town of Wayne, Nebraska. My husband and I moved to Omaha in the beginning of 2021. I attended Northeast Community College where I received an AAS degree […]
Aug 12, 2022
Welcome new faculty: Maribeth Clifton, OTD
Maribeth Clifton, OTD, OTR/L, recently joined our Occupational Therapy faculty. Here’s more about Dr. Clifton in her own words: I am thrilled to be joining the Division of Occupational Therapy Education at UNMC! I am excited to bring my experience as a pediatric OT and my experience engaged in community-based programming and research to my […]
Aug 11, 2022
Miller to sit on advisory board, improve instruction
Instructor in radiography Ellie Miller has been invited to sit on the Skilitics Health Advisory Board for Radiographic Positioning Simulation by the platform developer. Skilitics Health is a virtual simulation company that provides radiographic positioning simulation experiences through non-immersive and immersive virtual reality. Miller is leading the implementation of the Skilitics platform in the radiography […]
Aug 4, 2022
Wayne Mathews, a Luminary Fellow
Physician Assistant Education Associate Professor and Research Director Wayne Mathews was recently selected as one of the top candidates for the Luminary Fellowship track with Doximity. Doximity is a national medical network for physicians and advanced practice providers, covering current issues related to health care and provider wellness. A Luminary Fellow is a regular content […]
Aug 3, 2022
Welcome new staff: Kelley Parde
Kelley Parde, MPA, RT(R), RDMS recently joined our Department of Medical Sciences staff and is the Physician Assistant Education Program Supervisor. Here’s more about Kelley in her own words. I grew up in Waverly, Nebraska. I started my college career at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri. I was then accepted to UNMC where […]
Jul 28, 2022
Important muscle health study results published
Associate Dean for Research and Linder Professor for Women’s Health Laura Bilek, PhD, and her team are on a mission to improve women’s health. Because of hormone changes with menopause, women lose significant muscle, which increases risk of many chronic diseases, such as diabetes. The team investigated various methods used to combat muscle loss. JCSM […]
Jul 27, 2022
