Category: Education
Perfusion adds immersive anatomical experience
Recently, the clinical perfusion program had its very first cardiac and vascular anatomy immersive lab. They provided a traditional didactic lecture and then paired it with an immersive experience at iEXCEL. Perfusion Instructor Nicole Insinger was vital in the development of this expanded educational platform with direct collaboration between iEXCEL and the College of Allied […]
Sep 6, 2023
Welcome new faculty: Colene Wade
Colene Wade, PA-C is a new assistant professor in our Physician Assistant program. Here’s more about Colene in her own words: I was born and raised in southwest Michigan. I had never been to Omaha prior to the time spent here during the interview process, but enjoyed my time here so much both meeting the […]
Sep 5, 2023
PT hosts visiting scholar from Brazil
by Liz Wellsandt, PhD The UNMC Physical Therapy program hosted a visiting scholar, Rodrigo Scatonne da Silva, PT, MSc, PhD, on August 21-22, 2023. Dr. Scatonne da Silva traveled to UNMC from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte in Natal, Brazil. There, he lectures in physical therapy at the undergraduate and graduate levels and coordinates […]
Aug 29, 2023
Alyx Jorgensen, DPT, named recipient of APTA’s Mary McMillan Scholarship Award
by Pat Hageman, PhD, and Liz Wellsandt, PhD Alyx Jorgensen, PT, DPT, (CAHP PT Class of 2023) was recently named recipient of the national Mary McMillan Scholarship award, considered the most prestigious award given to a student by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and placing her as one of only a few students awarded […]
Aug 17, 2023
Imhoff and Donner publish lessons learned
Innovations in Health Sciences Education Journal recently published a paper from Associate Program Director and Assistant Professor Marnie Imhoff and Microbiology Coordinator and Assistant Professor Linsey Donner, PhD, both in the UNMC medical laboratory science program. “Lessons Learned Creating Microbiology Laboratory Demonstration Videos,” describes how they created microbiology laboratory demonstration videos to be used as […]
Aug 2, 2023
Welcome new faculty: Andy Marking
Andy Marking, MHA, RRT, recently joined our respiratory care faculty as an assistant professor and director of clinical education. Here’s more about Andy in his own words: I am looking forward to the transition from Nebraska Medicine to UNMC to be a part of the development and implementation of the inaugural master’s in respiratory care […]
Jun 29, 2023
Orthopedic PT Residency Accredited
By Megan Frazee, DPT, and Marcela Williams The Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency is pleased to announce that the program recently received full initial accreditation from the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) through January 2028. This 13-month, post-professional training program includes a structured didactic curriculum, clinical practice and weekly one-on-one mentoring […]
Jun 28, 2023
Siu presents at international conference
Joseph Siu, PhD, attended the 2023 WorldPhysio Congress in June in Dubai and gave a podium presentation on, “The promising effects of virtual reality on physical, cognitive, and psychological outcome in cancer rehabilitation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.” Dr. Siu also presented a poster to highlight the success and 10-year development of our Global Health […]
Jun 19, 2023
Genetic Counselors Garner Recognition
Genetic Counseling Course Director Brianna Rezich was recently presented the Genetic Counseling 2022-2023 Outstanding Supervisor Award. This was given at the program level, but she will also be recognized at the Annual Conference for the Association of Genetic Counseling Program Directors (AGCPD) and at the annual education conference for the National Society of Genetic Counselors […]
Jun 15, 2023
Physical Therapy Students Garner Outstanding Student Poster Award
Three students from the physical therapy class of 2024 – Caitlyn Bartholemew, Samantha Granec, and MacKenzie DeHoff – received the Outstanding Student Poster award for, “Aquatic vs. Land Based Physical Therapy Effects on GMFM in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A review of literature,” at the Munroe Meyer Institute’s (MMI) April Poster Session. The event showcased […]
Jun 9, 2023
