College of Allied Health Professions

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- Career Exploration Overview
- - Clinical, Diagnostic, & Therapeutic Sciences
    Includes Cardiovascular Interventional Technology, Computed Tomography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Laboratory Science, Radiation Therapy, and Radiography
  - Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
    Includes Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy
  - Medical Sciences
    Includes Clinical Perfusion, Diagnostic Cytology, Genetic Counseling, Medical Nutrition, and Physician Assistant.
  - Allied Health Professions Education, Research, & Practice
    Includes graduate programs for practicing health care professionals as well as interprofessional non-degree coursework and distance education programs.
- Academics Overview
- Our Programs
  Learn about our academic programs and how to apply.
- Costs
  The cost of your education is an investment in your future as a healthcare professional.
- Financial Aid & Scholarships
  Tuition Assistance is Available for both Residents and Non-Residents of Nebraska.
- Mission and Purpose
  Through our education programs, research, clinical care, and community outreach the CAHP transforms lives to create a healthy future for individuals and communities.
- Academic Calendar
  The UNMC catalog lists dates and events by academic year.
- Student & Graduate Outcomes
  We are proud of our graduates’ exam scores and employment rates.
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— College of Allied Health Professions — Our People — Melissa Soester, PhD, PA-C, CAQ-EM

Melissa Soester, PhD, PA-C, CAQ-EM

Assistant Professor and Research Director

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Phone: 402-559-2928

Melissa Soester, PhD, PA-C, CAQ-EM

Education

PhD, Health Sciences, University of South Dakota, 2021
Master of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2005
BS, Human Biology, Chadron State College, Summa Cum Laude, 2003
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), 2006-current
Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Emergency Medicine
State of Nebraska PA License, 2007-current
Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Advanced Trauma Life Support
National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners

Awards

Nebraska Hospital Association Caring Kind Award Winner, 2014
Outstanding Scholastic Performance, Physician Assistant Program, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2005