Category: Associate Dean’s Office

New SAHP video

This video was created as part of our ongoing efforts to educate the public on what allied health professions are: vital members of the health care team who comprise about 60% of the health care workforce! Please share it liberally. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YlR8oYZbxo]

Jun 22, 2012

Mitchell represents the USA at international meeting

Connie Mitchell represented the United States at the recent World Congress meeting of the International Society of Radiographers and Radiologic Technologists (ISRRT) in Toronto, Canada, June 4-10th. She serves as Council Member for the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.

Jun 21, 2012

UNMC Service Award Recipients in the SAHP

Nicki Simmons, Karen Wesche, Gail Hackendahl, and Cindy Skarda The following SAHP staff members were honored for their service to UNMC at the annual awards dinner last week: Karen Wesche – 5 years; Virgie Powers – 10 years (not pictured); Nicki Simmons – 15 years; Gail Hackendahl – 25 years; and Cindy Skarda – 30 […]

Jun 19, 2012

Welcome to our newest faculty member, Stephanie Vas — CT/MRI

Stephanie Vas is the new Clinical Education Coordinator for the Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CT/MRI) program in the School of Allied Health Professions. Originally from central Nebraska, she graduated from Ansley Public School. Stephanie received a BS in Radiation Science from UNMC in 2010, with specialties in Radiography, CT, and MRI. She has been practicing […]

Jun 18, 2012

Physician Assistant ranked #1 job by Forbes

Thousands of new college grads will enter the workforce this year, but with unemployment at 8.2% and underemployment near 18%, many will put off the taxing job search process and opt out of the weak job market to pursue graduate degrees. With this in mind, Forbes set out to determine which master’s degrees would provide […]

Jun 15, 2012

A nice welcome for Dr. Mike Huckabee, director of Physician Assistant Education

May 24, 2012

CCORDA services for Researchers – Thursday, 5/24

Jane Meza Director of the Center for Collaboration and Research Design and Analysis (CCORDA) and Professor and Chair of the Department of Biostatistics in the College of Public Health, will discuss many services available to researchers on Thursday, May 24 from 10-11 a.m. in COPH 3013.  This session will include biostatistics, epidemiology and health services […]

May 22, 2012

2012 SAHP Award Recipients

Teacher of the Year Stephane P. VanderMeulen, MPAS, PA-C Physician Assistant Education Program Outstanding Service to the SAHP James E. Somers, PA, PhD Physician Assistant Education Program Outstanding Researcher of the Year Kathleen G. Volkman, PT, MS, NCS Physical Therapy Education Program Congratulations! The awards will be presented on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at the […]

Apr 25, 2012

Welcome, Kate Wampler!

  Kate Wampler is the new Clinical Education Coordinator for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program in the School of Allied Health Professions. She is a native of Omaha and graduated from Millard North High School. Kate received a BS in Radiation Science from UNMC in 2002, with specialties in Radiography and Sonography. She has been practicing as a staff sonographer for ten […]

Apr 11, 2012

Heads up and spread the word:

The sidewalk on Emile Street in front of Bennett Hall will be replaced next week. It should take a week to complete, but scheduling will depend on the weather. Be aware, and be safe around the construction!

Apr 6, 2012