Category: Physician Assistant
Welcome new staff: Shayla Keim
Shayla Keim recntly joined our physician assistant program in Kearney as clinical education associate. Here’s more about Shayla in her own words: I was born in Kearney, Neb, and was raised in Elm Creek for most of my childhood. My family relocated to Pleasanton in 2012 and that is where I completed my high school […]
Feb 28, 2024
Grammer begins second term for national organization
This year, Shaun Grammer, DMSc, PA-C, begins his second three-year term as a Director at Large for the PA Education Association. Grammer said he was excited and honored to continue his service. “I am eager to build upon the great work PAEA has done. Collaborating with fellow Board members, my focus is on making PA […]
Jan 19, 2024
PA Excellence in Teaching Award goes to Melissa Soester, PhD
by PA Program Director Shaun Grammer, DMSc, PA-C Melissa Soester, PhD, PA-C, is the recipient of the Pat and Susan McClaughry Physician Assistant (PA) Excellence in Teaching Award for the PA graduating class of 2023. Dr. Soester serves as the Research Director for the PA program and is a valuable member of the clinical education […]
Jan 2, 2024
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
Welcome new faculty: Monica Sullivan
Monica Sullivan, MPAS, PA-C, recently joined our physician assistant program as an assistant professor. Here’s more about Monica in her own words: I’m a 2011 graduate of UNMC’s Physician Assistant Program. I have over 10 years of clinical experience working in pediatrics, family medicine, and orthopedic spine surgery. During my time in clinical practice, I […]
Jun 5, 2023
Welcome new faculty: Jennifer Creps
Jennifer Creps, MPAS, PA-C, recently joined our physician assistant program as an assistant professor. Here’s more about Jen in her own words: I was born and raised in Council Bluffs, IA, and completed my undergraduate and graduate degrees here in Nebraska. I have been married to my husband Travis for six years. He works as […]
Jun 2, 2023
Welcome new faculty: Kasey Mellott, DMSc
Kasey Mellott, DMSc, PA-C, recently joined our Physician Assistant program as an assistant professor. Here’s more about Dr. Mellott in her own words: “I am an Omaha native and graduate of UNMC’s Physician Assistant Program in 2016. I completed a Doctor of Medical Sciences degree in 2019 at the University of Lynchburg. I am employed […]
Mar 24, 2023
Student Spotlight: McKenna Flint
by Abbey Kegley McKenna Flint is an allied health student in the Physician Assistant (PA) program. Raised in North Platte, she previously graduated from UNMC with a bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science. She says she was steered toward allied health after being diagnosed with appendicitis by a PA. “My time in the laboratory provided […]
Nov 14, 2022
Completion Ceremony for IPAP Baccalaureate
In August, Kate West, DMSc, PA-C, represented UNMC and the College at the Interservice Physician Assistant Program’s (IPAP) Completion Ceremony. There, at Joint Base San Antonio, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 53 service members received their Bachelor of Science degree from UNMC. IPAP is the largest PA program in the country, and graduates three classes per year. […]
Sep 28, 2022
Wayne Mathews, a Luminary Fellow
Physician Assistant Education Associate Professor and Research Director Wayne Mathews was recently selected as one of the top candidates for the Luminary Fellowship track with Doximity. Doximity is a national medical network for physicians and advanced practice providers, covering current issues related to health care and provider wellness. A Luminary Fellow is a regular content […]
Aug 3, 2022
