Allied Health Blog
Welcome to new faculty in RSTE
Iman M. Ahmad, PhD, joined Radiation Science Technology Education (RSTE) in the School of Allied Health Professions as an Assistant Professor. She received her PhD in Free Radical & Radiation Biology in 2003 from University of Iowa. She has worked as an Assistant Professor for nine years in Jordan teaching in the department of Medical […]
Jan 9, 2013
Perfusion student receives top scholarship
Congratulations to Mark Rosin in Clinical Perfusion Education (CPE) for being selected to receive the top perfusion student scholarship to attend the 33rd Annual Cardiothoracic Surgery Symposium in San Diego, California. Mark will present, “Heparin and Post-Operative Bleeding in Cardiopulmonary Bypass Patient,” which is the result of his CPE research work with program director, David […]
Jan 7, 2013
December Commencement
The UNMC College of Medicine Commencement Ceremonies last Friday included a first for the Division of Physician Assistant Education. Four graduates earning their Master of PA Studies degrees through the SAHP Degree Advancement Option made their first visit to Omaha to receive their degree. The MPAS degree curriculum was developed to allow clinically practicing PAs […]
Dec 17, 2012
Tammy O’Donnell earns Vital Pin
Congratulations to Tammy O’Donnell in CLS for being the second person in allied health to receive a Vital Pin because she earned six Thank ‘U’ awards for a particular brand value. In Tammy’s case, it was for being a Vital Team member.
Dec 11, 2012
SAHP Alumni Reunion set for July 19-20, 2013
Mark your calendars! It’s not just any reunion, it’s the first all-school, School of Allied Health Professions Alumni Reunion. Time to assemble our allied health heroes (that’s you, alums!), for a reunion with your classmates, class parties, awards honoring distinguished alumni, continuing education, and tours. Our clinical laboratory science education program will celebrate its 75th […]
Dec 4, 2012
How Saying ‘Thanks’ Can Help Your Career
As a follow-up to yesterday’s post about Thank U cards and in the spirit of the season, here’s a short article from the Wall Street Journal about how a thank-you in the workplace can help your career. Remember, you can go to our Employee Services site and click on Campus Resources/Vital Thank U, and fill […]
Nov 29, 2012
Your gratitude matters
Congratulations to Cindy Skarda, the first person in the SAHP to receive a Vital Pin! It works like this: 1- A co-worker does something helpful or extraordinary. 2- You recognize their helpfulness or extraordinariness. 3- You go online to the Employee Services site and click on Campus Resources/Vital Thank U, and fill out the form to […]
Nov 28, 2012
PA Faculty Continue Leadership at PAEA
At the recent Physician Assistant Education Association Education Forum in Seattle, UNMC PA Program faculty wielded their expertise and experience in helping to lead the organization. Stephane VanderMeulen continues to serve in her elected position as a member of the Board of Directors, and Patty Scholting serves on the Governance Committee, both actively involved in […]
Nov 26, 2012
Craig Boyer joins the SAHP as Administrative Research Coordinator
Craig Boyer, BS, joined the SAHP Research Administration team as an Administrative Research Coordinator. He will serve as a consultant and resource for the SAHP faculty seeking grants and contracts from both public and private funding sources. He will also maintain and update databases of research equipment as well as service and maintenance contracts. Craig […]
Nov 16, 2012
Physician Assistant faculty present nationally
Two faculty in the PA Program were invited to give five presentations at the recent national PA Education Association Annual Education Forum in Seattle. Two topics presented by Tamara Ritsema, MPH, MMSc, PA-C included Results of the Second Annual United Kingdom Association of Physician Assistant Census and Free Data! Using Publically Available Data Sets for […]
Nov 16, 2012
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- by Jeffrey RobbPublic Health Dean Ali S. Khan, MD, MPH, will serve on an advisory group convened by the World Health Organization’s Eastern Mediterranean Region.
- by Jeffrey RobbH. Dele Davies, MD, will be joined by Heidi Keeler, PhD, and Police Chief Charlotte Evans.
- by Jeffrey RobbUNMC's Bridge to Care student organization provided the screenings and health education at a series of neighborhood barbershops.
- by Jeffrey RobbThe agreement with the University of Nebraska at Omaha will streamline nursing admissions.