Author: Fran Higgins
Another publication for PA
Congratulations to Stephane Vandermeulen, MPAS, PA-C, and her colleagues from Anatomy, on the publication of, “Enhancement of anatomical learning and developing clinical competence of first-year medical and allied health profession students,” in Anatomical Sciences Education. This is the first article demonstrating use of lightly embalmed cadavers to teach students how to examine for ligamentous injuries of the […]
Apr 30, 2014
RSTE students and faculty receive honors and awards at NSRT conference
Submitted by Tanya Custer, MS, R.T.(R)(T) It was a busy weekend for RSTE students & faculty at the Nebraska Society of Radiologic Technology Annual Conference & the Chicago Area Radiation Therapy Annual Conference. Out of 16 awards, they brought home 14! NSRT Results Christian Gregg has served on the NSRT board for the past year […]
Apr 29, 2014
Kudos to CLS faculty
Ricki Otten, MT(ASCP)SC, was awarded the Award of Excellence from the Nebraska American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS-NE) at the annual state conference held April 9-11, 2014 in Lincoln, NE. This award recognizes a member who has made a significant contribution to their profession, institution and community. Congratulations, Ricki! Linsey Donner, MPH, MLS(ASCP) CM […]
Apr 28, 2014
UNMC PA students receive competitive scholarships
Congratulations to Jessica Borrenpohl, Morgan Meissner, Grant Robbins, Gregory Stevens, and Morgan Wahlgren! These five UNMC PA students received scholarships at the Nebraska Academy of Physician Assistants (NAPA) Annual Conference on April 10, 2014 in Kearney. Each year many students from Nebraska’s two PA programs apply, and the award recipients are selected by the […]
Apr 23, 2014
Congratulations to Tami Ritsema on a recent publication in British journal
Tami Ritsema, MPH, MMSc, PA-C, had a recent publication, “Doctor Satisfaction with the Physician Associate Role,” in Clinical Medicine: The Journal of the Royal College of Physicians. This is the first article to survey doctors in Britain about their experiences with the new PA role there. Congratulations, Tami!
Apr 17, 2014
Kudos to faculty with recent publications: Hoffman, Michael, Wampler, and Hanson
Erin Hoffman from the Physician Assistant program published in the official journal of the Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants: Hoffman E. Fever in the Young Infant, Advance for NPs & PAs, Mar 2014 Kim Michael and Kate Wampler from the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program: Michael K, Wampler K, Shostrom VK, Boals M, Anderson JC. […]
Apr 16, 2014
Welcome and congratulations to Sara Bills!
Sara Bills, PT, DPT, GCS, joined our Division of Physical Therapy Education faculty. She also recently published this article about an inspiring patient for whom she cared. Below are some facts about Sara, in her own words: I live in Lincoln with my husband, Charlie, and two children, where we are blessed with three sets […]
Apr 7, 2014
BIG weekend for Clinical Perfusion
It was a BIG weekend for Clinical Perfusion! Our student, Robert Ledbetter, won “Best Student Presentation” at the 52nd Annual International Conference of the American Society of Extracorporeal Technology (AmSECT) in San Diego, CA, for his research presentation: “Evaluating the need for a ‘clear and colorless’ effluent in a cell saver’s wash cycle.” Also, MDCP alumnus Tom Steffens […]
Mar 24, 2014
Welcome Jodi Parrack, SAHP Accountant
Jodi Parrack has joined the SAHP as an Accountant III. She spent the last six years in Internal Medicine as a Financial and Clinical Analyst. Here, in her own words, are some facts about Jodi: I have a 21-yr-old daughter, Brittany, (from previous marriage) and she has an almost 2-year-old daughter, August. My husband, Tom, […]
Mar 21, 2014
Michael Named Inaugural Anderson Professor
Kimberly (Kim) K. Michael, MA, RT(R), RDMS, RVT was awarded the inaugural Joseph & Darlene Anderson Distinguished Professorship of Imaging Sciences on March 6, 2014. Ms. Michael has been on faculty in the School of Allied Health Professions for 15 years, serving as the director of the diagnostic medical sonography program for the duration of […]
Mar 17, 2014
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