2010s
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| BS – Bachelor of Science | MITS – Medical Imaging & Therapeutic Science |
| CLS – Clinical Laboratory Science | MLS – Medical Laboratory Science |
| CP – Clinical Perfusion | MN – Medical Nutrition |
| Cyto – Cytotechnology | MT – Medical Technology |
| D – Dentistry | N – Nursing |
| DH – Dental Hygiene | P – Pharmacy |
| GC – Genetic Counseling | PA – Physician Assistant |
| GS – Graduate Studies | PH – Public Health |
| HPTT – Health Professions Teaching and Technology | PT – Physical Therapy |
| MS – Master of Science | RST – Radiation Science Technology |
| MHA – Master of Health Administration | RT – Radiologic Technology |
| M – Medicine |
Omaha, Neb., was recently tapped to lead a new initiative where Nebraska Medicine physicians will provide care to Nebraska Athletics’ student-athletes.
Omaha, Neb., received a 2022 New Investigator Award from UNMC. He serves as an associate professor in the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Oncology and Hematology.
Omaha, Neb., was recently appointed Deputy Health Director of the Douglas County Health Department.
Omaha, Neb., joined the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions, in the Physician Assistant program as an assistant professor in the summer of 2023. She and her husband have two children, Conor and Emily. She enjoys all things outdoors and spending time with family and their golden retriever, Shep.
Rachel Daly P’12
Elm Creek, Neb., received the 2023 Nebraska Small Business Person of the Year Award by the United States Small Business Administration. She opened Innovative Rx Compounding Pharmacy in September 2019, recognizing a need in the Kearney community to provide personalized medications through the unique process of compounding. By compounding medicine, she and her team can utilize and manipulate existing chemicals into new forms of drugs to suit a patient or provider’s preference and unique needs. To date, Innovative Rx remains one of the few compounding pharmacies available in Nebraska.
Tiffany Moore GS’12
Elkhorn, Neb., was recently accepted into the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nursing Fellowship. In May 2023, she received the Virginia Tilden Leadership Development Award from the UNMC College of Nursing.
Scott Sanderson CP’12
Omaha, Neb., received the Excellence in Teaching Award from the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions in May 2023. The award recognizes a faculty member who is outstanding in the areas of directing learning, advising students, facilitating human relations, and promoting the improvement of educational quality. He serves as Clinical Perfusion Program Director, Staff Perfusionist, and Adjunct Assistant Professor. He was also recognized by UNMC’s Interprofessional Experiential Center for Enduring Learning with an iExcel Clinical Innovation Award.
Lisa Bilek GS’13
Omaha, Neb., was recognized by the UNMC Graduate Studies Alumni Council with the 2023 Early Career Achievement Award.
Omaha, Neb. received the Physician of the Year Award from the National Hispanic Medical Association. He was also recognized with the Spirit of Community Service Award from UNMC’s Faculty Senate. He serves as the Assistant Dean of diversity, equity and inclusion, and student programs in the UNMC College of Medicine, and as an assistant professor.
Frank Lin M’13
Madison, Wis., received a Wisconsin Urological Society Pilot Grant for his project titled, “Improving Antibiotic Stewardship in Patients Undergoing Urodynamic Testing”. He specializes in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery.
Amber Schulze N’13
Alliance, Neb., joined Box Butte General Hospital in February 2023 as an orthopedic nurse practitioner.
Brett Burton PT’14
McCook, Neb., and his wife Candice Burton PT’15, joined Southwest Nebraska Physical Therapy in McCook in late 2022. Most recently they moved from Arizona. He has worked at St. Lukes Health System in Boise and with EXOS in Phoenix. He spent five years working in sports medicine and spent the last three years taking these concepts to aging adults and those living with chronic conditions. He founded One Harmonic Motion to provide blood flow restriction (BFR) education to health and fitness professionals and Somavive to provide online wellness services utilizing BFR. Both businesses will continue to operate from McCook. Her previous work experience includes St. Lukes Health System in Boise and Honor- Health. She spent seven years working in outpatient orthopedics. The couple has three boys, ages four, two, and eight months.
Joseph Lamar M’14
Charlotte, N.C., joined the FryeCare Lung Center in Hickory, N.C., as a board-certified pulmonologist and critical care specialist in February 2023.
Omaha, Neb., received an Outstanding Teaching Award from UNMC’s Faculty Senate in 2023. She serves as an assistant professor in the Department of Anesthesiology in the UNMC College of Medicine.
Matthew Dorwart GS’15, PH‘16, M’20, Family Medicine ‘23
Omaha, Neb., and his wife, Brooke Dorwart PA’17, welcomed a baby boy on November 19, 2022.
Lincoln, Neb., was awarded the professional designation of board-certified clinical specialist in oncology physical therapy by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties of the American Physical Therapy Association. She is currently the only physical therapist within the state of Nebraska who has achieved this recognition. Throughout her career, she has gained experience in both pediatric and adult cancer care. Currently, Kelli works at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital.
Kasey Mellott PA’16
Glenwood, Iowa, joined the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions as an assistant professor in the physician assistant program. She also is employed full-time in a rural emergency/hospitalist setting in southwest Iowa.
Marcia Shade GS’16
Omaha, Neb., was recently selected to receive the 2023 Excellence in Nursing Award – Older Adult Award, from the American Society for Pain Management Nursing.
Kimberly Clawson M’17
Bellevue, Neb., was recently selected to lead Nebraska’s first forensic psychiatry fellowship program at the Sarpy County Correctional Center. Sarpy County and UNMC partnered to create this one-of-a-kind mental health program that both treats inmates and establishes a new pipeline of mental health experts. She completed her forensic psychiatry fellowship in 2023 at the University of California, Los Angeles. She also trained at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C, where she served as outpatient chief resident in 2020-21 and completed a consultation-liaison fellowship in 2022.
Wael ElRayes GS’17, MS’20
Omaha, Neb., was recognized by the UNMC College of Public Health Alumni Council with the 2023 Distinguished Alumnus Award.
Omaha, Neb., joined the UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences as an assistant professor and Nebraska Medicine as a neurologist in September 2023.
Leah Swanson PH’17
Grants Pass, Ore., was recognized by the UNMC College of Public Health Alumni Council with the 2023 Early Career Achievement Award.
Sara Vitito N’17, ‘21
Manning, Iowa, joined Manning Regional Healthcare Center in March 2022 where she saw patients in the Family Practice Clinic and the emergency room.
Omaha, Neb., recently joined the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine Division of Nephrology as an assistant professor and Nebraska Medicine as a nephrologist.
Kate Grafel PH’16, ‘18
Omaha, Neb., was recognized by the UNMC College of Public Health Alumni Council with the 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award.
Jordan Pieper PH’18
Omaha, Neb., married Ashlyn Pudenz, on May 20, 2023.
Alyson Hanish N’19
Omaha, Neb., received the Pennie Z. Davis Faculty Research Award in May 2023, from the UNMC College of Nursing.
Rachel Keiser N’19
Hildreth, Neb., joined Phelps Medical Group as an APRN in February 2023.
Echohawk Lefthand PH’19
Omaha, Neb., received the Humanitarian of the Year Award from Inclusive Communities in August 2023.
Dane Wilson MS M’19
Wichita, Kan., recently completed medical school at Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine and has entered residency at the University of Kansas School of Medicine – Wichita Family Medicine Residency Program at Ascension Via Christi.
Madeleine Wilson M’19
Valentine, Neb., joined the Cherry County Clinic and Hospital in early 2023 and specializes in family medicine. She and her husband, Eric, have two dogs; Lucy and Ralph. In her free time, she enjoys baking, exploring and hiking, walking the dogs, shopping, and spending time with family and friends.