Category: Physical Therapy
Welcome new faculty: Kellie Gossman
Kellie Gossman PT, DPT, CLT, recently joined the Physical Therapy Education faculty as an Assistant Professor, with primary assignment at the Kearney campus. Originally from Kansas, Kellie earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Medicine and her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2012. She began her practice […]
Sep 7, 2017
Welcome new faculty: Teresa Cochran
Teresa Cochran, PT, DPT, MA, GCS, recently joined the Physical Therapy Education faculty as an Associate Professor, with primary assignment at the Kearney campus. Originally from southwest Iowa, Teresa earned a Master of Arts degree in psychology from the University of Nebraska, a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Creighton University and has held national […]
Jul 20, 2017
Dr. Siu funded for 3D printing research grant
Ka-Chun (Joseph) Siu, PhD, Associate Professor in physical therapy education and director of the Chinese MS-DPT Program, was awarded a collaboration seed grant (among UNMC, UNO, UNL and UNK). Dr. Siu is Co-PI with Dr. Zuniga (PI) at UNO. This project is to develop and test low-cost 3D printed prostheses to restore and improve function of […]
Jun 13, 2017
2017 Annual CAHP Awards Ceremony and Forum
The annual College of Allied Health Professions Awards Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 from 1:05 p.m. to 2:00 p.m in MSC 3002. Dawn Venema, PT, PhD, assistant professor in physical therapy education, and Ben Greenfield, MPS, LP, CCP, adjunct assistant professor in clinical perfusion education, will be honored for Excellence in […]
Apr 27, 2017
Celebrating the Past, Embracing the Future – 2017 Alumni Reunion
Register now for the 2017 UNMC College of Allied Health Professions Alumni Reunion, Saturday, June 10, 2017 in Omaha. It’s our sapphire anniversary, as the College (formerly a School) is celebrating 45 years. The reunion theme, Celebrating the Past, Embracing the Future, pays homage to that. Please consider joining your fellow alumni for exciting reunion […]
Apr 26, 2017
Welcome new staff: Elizabeth Stout
Liz Stout, MBA, recently joined the CAHP staff in Kearney at the Health Science Education Complex as education program/admissions coordinator. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Midland Lutheran College (now Midland University) in 2006 and a Master of Business Administration degree from UNK in 2009. Heres’ more about Liz in her own […]
Apr 25, 2017
Dawn Venema, Ph.D. – Outstanding Teacher
Dawn Venema, Ph.D., assistant professor, physical therapy education, will receive the Outstanding Teacher Award at the April 20 annual faculty meeting. Dawn likes to make learning fun, and her students respond well to that, even in courses like Critical Inquiry. Full article in UNMC Today>> Congratulations, Dr. Venema!
Apr 14, 2017
Dr. Bilek gives tips on exercising when diagnosed with cancer
CAHP Associate Dean for Research, Laura Bilek, PT, PhD, presented, “Cancer Survivors: Enhancing Health with Exercise, One Step at a Time,” at the Science Cafe in Kearney on Monday. Survivors frequently ask, “How do I exercise if I don’t feel good?!” Dr. Bilek discussed the specific benefits of exercise for the cancer survivor and offered […]
Mar 30, 2017
CAHP team gets a first in Trek Up the Tower 2017
While much of Omaha lounged on Saturday, February 18, 2017, eight intrepid “allied healthers” climbed the First National Bank tower stairwell in the annual Trek Up the Tower. That’s 40 floors. 870 steps. 633 feet into the sky. Our trekkers were (pictured above from left to right): Greg Karst, PhD, Anne Skinner, Geri Finn, Laura […]
Feb 23, 2017
What’s it like to be a physical therapy student at UNMC?
Our physical therapy students want to show the world what it’s like to be a PT student at UNMC in this short video.
Feb 22, 2017
