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Recent Research and Scholarship in Occupational Therapy
There’s a lot going on in our Occupational Therapy program at UNMC. McKenzie Behrendt, OTD, and Stacy Smallfield, DrOT, recently published, “The Development of an Interactive Multimedia E-Learning Module for Functional Cognition,” in the Journal of Occupational Therapy Education. This article describes the conception, development, and implementation of a free, interactive, multimedia e-learning module designed […]
Nov 22, 2024

Welcome new faculty: Heather Carney, DMSc, PA-C
Heather Carney, DMSc, PA-C, recently joined our faculty as an adjunct assistant professor in the Doctor of Medical Science program. She is excited to teach the Quality Improvement course. Dr. Carney graduated from Quinnipiac University’s Physician Assistant program where she obtained her Master in Health Science degree. She has been working as a Hospitalist PA at […]
Nov 20, 2024

UNMC to participate in NIH-funded Knee Activity Arthroplasty Study
Elizabeth Wellsandt, DPT, PhD, is the UNMC Site Principal Investigator on a new grant, “Knee Arthroplasty Activity Trial (KArAT),” (IRB# 0047-24-CB) to assess whether personalized guidance from a health coach coupled with financial rewards can effectively increase physical activity post-total knee replacement. The study is funded by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and […]
Oct 9, 2024

Recent Posts
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- by Jeffrey RobbA new economic impact report shows that UNMC and Nebraska Medicine are a primary driver of Nebraska’s economy.
- by John KeenanReport shows scope of positive economic impact university has on state.
- by John KeenanWith extreme weather on the horizon, a reminder of UNMC's inclement weather policy.
- by John KeenanMed center community invited to remember beloved colleague and leader Ken Cowan, MD, PhD.
- by Jeffrey RobbResearchers at UNMC have partnered with the All of Us Research Program.