Category: Education
Grammer completes doctorate
Shaun Grammer, DMSc, PA-C, recently completed his Doctor of Medical Sciences degree from University of Lynchburg, Virginia. Dr. Grammer’s area of specialization focused specifically on Physician Assistant (PA) education, educational assessment, and leadership, which compliments his roles as PA Program Director and Department Chair of the Department of Medical Sciences. Dean Kyle Meyer, PhD, said, […]
Aug 19, 2020
Welcome new faculty: Erin Koziel
Erin Koziel recently joined our Medical Laboratory Science faculty as adjunct instructor and clinical coordinator. Here’s more about Erin in her own words: I am originally from Council Bluffs, IA, but moved to Omaha in 2005. Throughout my life, I’ve always known I wanted to be in the healthcare field, perhaps as some kind of […]
Aug 11, 2020
Welcome new faculty: Ethan Schroeder, PhD
Ethan Schroeder, PhD, recently joined our faculty in Kearney, to teach Structure of the Human Body. Here’s more about Ethan in his own words: I’m originally from Yankton, SD. I grew up a big Husker football fan and attended UNL. There I was a “Woodman Scholar,” coined by Ryan Splittgerber, as part of the undergraduate […]
Jul 31, 2020
Collaboration helps prepare for open-heart surgeries
by Kalani Simpson, UNMC public relations | July 14, 2020 A new collaboration between iEXCEL and the College of Allied Health Professions’ clinical perfusion education program, including unique training at the Dr. Edwin G. & Dorothy Balbach Davis Global Center, will better prepare future health professionals to perform open-heart surgery. Such surgery requires delicate balance, […]
Jul 14, 2020
Welcome new faculty: Sarah Sprinkle
Sarah Sprinkle, BS, CT(ASCP)CM, recently joined our faculty in the Cytotechnology program. Here’s more about Sarah in her own words: I am a Nebraska native graduating from Millard South High school in Omaha and Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln. For two summers, I participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Program offered through the University of […]
Jul 7, 2020
Bills appointed to associate director
On May 1, 2020, faculty member Sara Bills, PT, DPT, GCS, began an appointment as an associate director in the Division of Physical Therapy Education. “I’m pleased that Dr. Bills accepted this leadership appointment. She is a highly-regarded educator and forward-thinker,” notes Program Director Betsy J. Becker, PT, DPT, PhD, CLT-LANA. Dr. Bills joined the […]
Jun 2, 2020
Welcome new faculty: Brandy Sundberg
Brandy Sundberg BS, RT(R), RDMS, recently joined the faculty of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. Here’s more about Brandy in her own words: “I was raised in Clarks, Nebraska and graduated with my BS in Radiation Science Technology in 2002 from UNMC in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. Shortly after graduation, I moved to Oregon. […]
Jun 1, 2020
CAHP faculty rose to online teaching challenge
When learning abruptly moved off campus, thanks to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, College of Allied Health Professions (CAHP) educators and students had to adapt — and quickly. Dean Kyle Meyer, Ph.D., said he was amazed, but not surprised, at the innovation our faculty demonstrated to continue to deliver high quality education for our students. Amber […]
May 28, 2020
To your health!
It was a Monday morning, first class period of summer session, first time for complete remote delivery of the course. The first-year physical therapy students, each sitting in their homes, raised their mugs toward computer screens. “To your health!” came the toast from Professor Pat Hageman, Ph.D., from her square in the Zoom grid. Dr. […]
May 27, 2020
Welcome new faculty: Leah Stade
Leah Stade, OTD, OTR/L, is new faculty in our Occupational Therapy program. Learn more about Leah in her own words: “I am delighted to join the UNMC Family! The excitement around developing an Occupational Therapy Doctorate educational program is an honor to experience. The reputation of UNMC in Nebraska and beyond, makes working for this […]
May 18, 2020
