Allied Health Blog
Medical Nutrition receives approval for demonstration program
Medical Nutrition received the formal approval for their Future Education Model Graduate Degree (FG) Program. In December, UNMC Today ran a detailed story about the program and now it’s official. Said CAHP dean Kyle Meyer, PhD, “Their strategic vision of the medical nutrition faculty to develop the new professional master’s program and their diligence in […]
Sep 24, 2018
CAHP faculty inducted into Interprofessional Academy of Educators
Three CAHP faculty, Tammy Webster, PhD, MPA, RT(R)(M), Sara Bills, PT, DPT, GCS, and Anne Wildermuth, MMS, PA-C, RD, were inducted into the Interprofessional Academy of Educators (IAE). The new member induction ceremony and reception took place on September 13, 2018 on the UNMC campus. The IAE, an organization by educators for educators, is a community […]
Sep 20, 2018
UNMC-ya later takes 4th in marathon relay
On Saturday, September 8, 2018, Kevin Howard, Melissa Dorr, Jon Kilstrom, Carey Wheelhouse, and Carey’s husband, Pete, completed the Wabash Trace Nature Trail Marathon Relay in Iowa. Their team, “UNMC-ya later,” placed 4th out of 19 relay teams with a finish time of 3:44:59. Their per mile pace was 8:36.
Sep 11, 2018
Welcome new staff: Patti Jones
Patti Jones, BA, is the new office associate in the Division of Physical Therapy Education. More about Patti in her own words: “I come to UNMC after spending four years in the business office at the College of Law in Lincoln. I’ve been married to Bob for 36 years. We have three daughters (I believe […]
Aug 3, 2018
Welcome new staff: Michelle Hawkins
Michelle Hawkins, MS, recently joined the Division of Physical Therapy Education as the clinical education associate. More about Michelle in her own words: “Born and raised in Omaha, I have recently moved back with my two daughters, (and 3 chihuahuas) after living out of state for 17 years. I’m thrilled to be near my extended […]
Aug 2, 2018
Welcome new staff: Molly Dixon
Molly Dixon, BS, recently joined the CAHP team at the Health Sciences Education Complex in Kearney as Clinical Education Associate in the Physician Assistant program. More about Molly in her own words: “My husband, Pete, and I have been married 20 years and have four children. We live on the family farm near Pleasanton and […]
Aug 1, 2018
Welcome new staff intern: Nick Nussbaum
Nick Nussbaum recently came to the CAHP as a new intern. Previously, he worked at T.D. Ameritrade Park on the grounds crew for the College World Series. He is entering his final year at University of Nebraska Omaha as a Business Finance, Banking and Financial Markets, Investment Science and Portfolio Management, and Marketing major. Good […]
Jul 31, 2018
Welcome new staff: Dan Spellman
In June, Dan Spellman, BS, came to the CAHP as the Classroom/Events Technologist II at the Health Sciences Education Complex in Kearney. He spent the previous 15 years working in the Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) industry and in total has been in the IT industry for over 25 years. In his own words: “During […]
Jul 30, 2018
Welcome new staff: Cyndie Talarico
Cyndie Talarico, A.A., recently came to the CAHP as the Office Associate II for the Kearney Campus. She previously worked at UNK, College of Business and Technology as the Office Associate to the Accounting and Finance department. More about Cyndie in her own words: “I am a native to Denver and moved to Nebraska to […]
Jul 27, 2018
MITS faculty at annual meeting in SC
Numerous MITS faculty attended the Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences annual meeting in Charleston, SC. Tanya Custer and Kim Michael presented a lecture on Case Study-Based E-Learning Modules in Radiologic Sciences Education: A Delicate Balance of Innovation, Time, and Educational Outcomes. Retired faculty Jim Temme was awarded life membership at the meeting. […]
Jul 20, 2018
