Category: Health
Dr. Karst elected to distinguished fellowship in PT
The National Academies of Practice (NAP) elected College of Allied Health Professions (CAHP) executive associate dean, Gregory M. Karst, PT, PhD, to Distinguished Fellowship in Physical Therapy. “This is a tremendous honor for Dr. Karst and the College,” said CAHP dean, Kyle Meyer, PhD. “The recognition is particularly meaningful and deserving given Dr. Karst’s long-standing […]
Jan 30, 2017
Kudos from NASA
Physical therapy education associate professor, Ka-Chun “Joseph” Siu, PhD, and post-doc, Jung Hung “JC” Chien, PhD, attended the annual NASA Human Research Program conference with a few exciting successes! “Our MObile MOtion CApture system (MO2CA) project poster received the highest recognition,” said Dr. Siu. Dr. Chien also received special recognition with the NASA Space Biomedical […]
Jan 27, 2017
Allied health professions included in summer enrichment program
For the first time, allied health professions will be included in a summer enrichment program for underrepresented students interested in health care. The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) will include the physician assistant (PA) profession this year and rotate to physical therapy (PT) next year. Nursing and public health will also now participate in […]
Jan 24, 2017
Two researchers in the CAHP to be honored
UNMC Today recently highlighted two of our researchers in the College of Allied Health Professions who will be honored at a ceremony for UNMC’s 2016 research awards. Joseph Norman, PhD, professor in physical therapy education will receive a Distinguished Scientist Award. The Distinguished Scientist Award, which is sponsored by the chancellor, recognizes researchers who have […]
Jan 16, 2017
Becker starts new year with a bang
Betsy Becker, PT, DPT, CLT-LANA, assistant professor in the CAHP division of physical therapy education, started 2017 with a grant and a new book! Dr. Becker was selected to receive a grant from the Education Section of the American Physical Therapy Association for her research project, Early Career Faculty LINK: Leveraging Individual Network Knowledge. This […]
Jan 13, 2017
Straube wins prestigious scholarship
Physical therapy student Jamie Straube was one of 12 students nationally to earn Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions Scholarships of Excellence. The awards go to students deemed to have significant potential to assume future leadership roles in allied health. Jamie was chosen by the ASAHP scholarship committee because she epitomizes academic achievement, service […]
Jan 4, 2017
MITS decorates Ronald McDonald House in annual tradition
Students and faculty in the Department of Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Sciences recently helped decorate the Ronald McDonald House for the holidays. James Temme, associate professor, made chili for everyone to enjoy afterward, an annual tradition.
Dec 20, 2016
Important: Have you documented your flu vaccine status, yet?
The shot is optional (though highly recommended), but documentation is a MUST! And it only takes a minute online. The online influenza vaccine verification, accessible through a UNMC or Nebraska Medicine computer, allows colleagues to indicate their choice of vaccination: receipt of vaccine reason for vaccine declination vaccination received elsewhere The expectation is for 100 […]
Dec 5, 2016
Frazee recognized for fellowship
Megan Frazee, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC, FAAOMPT, assistant professor in physical therapy education, received a certificate at a recent ceremony recognizing all physical therapists who had become a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT) in the past year. Megan completed her fellowship through Evidence in Motion on November 1, 2015. Orthopaedic […]
Nov 22, 2016
Get Smart with Antibiotics Week
By Wayne A Mathews, MS, PA-C, DFAAPA UNMC will observe Get Smart with Antibiotics Week November 14-20, 2016, an annual observance to raise awareness of antibiotic resistance and the importance of appropriate antibiotic prescribing and use. Each year in the United States, at least 2 million people become infected with bacteria that are resistant to […]
Nov 14, 2016
