UNMC students are working with health professionals across Nebraska as part of their health care education requirements.
The student rotations are part of the UNMC Rural Health Education Network (RHEN), an innovative program developed to help address the shortage of health professionals in rural Nebraska.
The students represent the College of Medicine, College of Pharmacy, College of Dentistry and the School of Allied Health Professions.
The RHEN program was developed to expose students to a rural health setting with the idea that if students receive their training in a rural area, the chances are greater they may consider returning to a rural area once they complete their training.
Nebraska’s Area Health Education Centers support students during UNMC rural rotations by integrating them into the community during their rotation. AHECs are community-based programs that work with community and academic partners to address the health care work force needs of medically underserved communities through a variety of activities such as continuing education for providers, pipeline development for K-12 students and other community-oriented programs.
The following students will be participating in rural rotations between January and May. Listed below is the name of the town where students will perform the rotation, the student’s name, hometown, educational program and rotation facility.
Albion
- Kelli Frey, Albion, Physician Assistant, Boone County Health Center;
- Lisa German, Lincoln, Pharmacy, Boone County Health Center;
- Laura Pickering, Omaha, Medicine, Boone County Medical Clinic;
- Sara Sharples, Johnson, Physician Assistant, Boone County Health Center;
- Jacqueline Wells, Omaha, Medicine, Boone County Medical Clinic.
Alliance
- Jamie Lin, Omaha, Medicine, Alliance Medical Center;
- Haley Reeves, Gordon, Physical Therapy, Alliance Physical Therapy.
Ashland
- Mary Gargano, Omaha, Pharmacy, Ashland Pharmacy Inc.;
- Jessica Williams, North Bend, Pharmacy, Ashland Pharmacy Inc.
Auburn
- Emily Rice, Nebraska City, Pharmacy, Nemaha County Hospital;
- Danielle Wyant, Omaha, Physical Therapy, Nemaha County Hospital.
Beatrice
- Matthew Recek, Columbus, Pharmacy, Beatrice State Developmental Center (BSDC);
- Danny Roelfs, Lincoln, Physician Assistant, Southeast Nebraska Surgery, P. C.;
- Shannon Schultz, Fairbury, Pharmacy, Beatrice State Developmental Center.
Bellevue
- Meghann Boggs, Bellevue, Physical Therapy, Excel Physical Therapy – Bellevue;
- Scott Fegter, Republican City, Pharmacy, The NE Med Ctr – Summit Plaza;
- Cassie Frimann, Hay Springs, Pharmacy, The NE Med Ctr – Summit Plaza;
- Jessica Karas, Pender, Pharmacy, The NE Med Ctr – Summit Plaza;
- Amanda Millemon, Omaha, Physician Assistant, Bellevue Clinic;
- Megan Poppe, Crofton, Pharmacy, The NE Med Ctr – Summit Plaza;
- Valerie Vernon, Crete, Physician Assistant, Bellevue Family Practice.
Blair
- Melissa Edson, Blair, Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine Consultants;
- Laura Nathan, Cottage Grove, Minn., Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine Consultants.
Bloomfield
- Evan Wearne, Scottsbluff, Pharmacy, Bloomfield Pharmacy.
Broken Bow
- Sara Granville, Papillion, Physician Assistant, Broken Bow Clinic;
- Erik Steckler, Omaha, Medicine, Central Nebraska Medical Clinic;
- Eric Vrtiska, Beatrice, Physical Therapy, McMeen Physical Therapy.
Cambridge
- Katie Deminski, Omaha, Medicine, Cambridge Medical Clinic;
- Lindsey Griepenstroh, Dunbar, Physician Assistant, Tri Valley Health System.
Central City
- Justine Caniglia, Omaha, Physician Assistant, Central City Clinic.
Chadron
- Ross Mathiasen, Omaha, Medicine, Chadron Medical Clinic.
Columbus
- Cynthia Foster, Lincoln, Dentistry, Good Neighbor Community Health Center;
- Kelli Frey, Albion, Physician Assistant, Columbus Women’s Healthcare;
- Nathan Krueger, Plattsmouth, Dentistry, Good Neighbor Community Health Center;
- Kimberlee Loutzenhiser, Papillion, Dentistry, Good Neighbor Community Health Center;
- Mary Lowell, Ceresco, Dentistry, Good Neighbor Community Health Center;
- Tracy Menard, Papillion, Dentistry, Good Neighbor Community Health Center;
- Stephanie Murnan, La Vista, Dentistry, Good Neighbor Community Health Center;
- Brian Nice, Wahoo, Physician Assistant, Columbus Women’s Healthcare;
- Holly Ostermiller, Lincoln, Dentistry, Good Neighbor Community Health Center;
- Nina Smith-Nelson, Omaha, Physical Therapy, Columbus Community Hospital;
- Cara Suhr, Gretna, Physician Assistant, Columbus Clinic;
- Gregory Van Pelt, Scottsbluff, Dentistry, Good Neighbor Community Health Center;
- Krystle Wavra, Lincoln, Dentistry, Good Neighbor Community Health Center;
- Ashley Wilkins, Omaha, Dentistry, Good Neighbor Community Health Center.
Cozad
- Chalie Livingston, Omaha, Physical Therapy, Cozad Community Physical Therapy.
David City
- Melissa Edson, Blair, Physician Assistant, Witter Family Practice.
Dodge
- Jennifer Paulsen, Dodge, Medicine, Great Plains Regional Medical Center.
Elkhorn
- Stephanie Lawton, Omaha, Pharmacy, Elkhorn Drug;
- Megan Wiese, Wahoo, Pharmacy, Elkhorn Drug.
Fremont
- Susan Basheer, Omaha, Pharmacy, Fremont Area Medical Center – Hospital;
- Joseph Dangberg, Wayne, Medicine, Kid Care;
- Brett Duncan, Omaha, Medicine, Prairie fields;
- Melissa Edson, Blair, Physician Assistant, Fremont Medical Associates;
- Deepali Gangahar, Lincoln, Medicine, Pediatric Partners LLC;
- Monica Hanson, Papillion, Pharmacy, Fremont Area Medical Center – Ambulatory Care Clinic;
- Benjamin Hinrichs, Omaha, Medicine, Prairie Fields;
- Benjamin Hinrichs, Omaha, Medicine, Kid Care;
- Lauren Kyle, Olathe, Kan., Medicine, Pediatric Partners LLC;
- Ashley Myhre, Lincoln, Pharmacy, Fremont Area Medical Center – Ambulatory Care Clinic;
- Laura Nathan, Cottage Grove, Minn., Physician Assistant, Fremont Medical Associates;
- Simon Njako, Omaha, Pharmacy, Fremont Area Medical Center – Geriatrics;
- Angela Pantelogianis, Mannford, Pharmacy, Fremont Area Medical Center – Ambulatory Care Clinic;
- Jeffrey Platek, St. Paul, Pharmacy, Fremont Area Medical Center – Hospital;
- Kelli Platek, St. Paul, Physician Assistant, Fremont Medical Associates;
- Cody Sasek, Wilber, Physician Assistant, Fremont Pediatric and Adolescent Care;
- Lyndsay Schwab, Papillion, Medicine, Pedatric Partners LLC;
- Dan Sova, Omaha, Medicine, Prairie Fields;
- Valerie Vernon, Crete, Physician Assistant, Fremont Pediatric and Adolescent Care;
- Megan Wiese, Wahoo, Pharmacy, Fremont Area Medical Center – Geriatrics.
Geneva
- Anthony Macdissi, Omaha, Medicine, Filmore County Medical Center;
- Deepak Singh, Omaha, Medicine, Filmore County Medical Center.
Gering
- Vicky Desh, Lincoln, Dentistry, Panhandle Community Services;
- Cynthia Foster, Lincoln, Dentistry, Panhandle Community Services;
- Stacy Heller, Wisner, Dentistry, Panhandle Community Services;
- Kimberlee Loutzenhiser, Papillion, Dentistry, Panhandle Community Services;
- Mary Lowell, Ceresco, Dentistry, Panhandle Community Services;
- Tracy Menard, Papillion, Dentistry, Panhandle Community Services;
- Holly Ostermiller, Lincoln, Dentistry, Panhandle Community Services;
- Gregory Van Pelt, Scottsbluff, Dentistry, Panhandle Community Services;
- Krystle Wavra, Lincoln, Dentistry, Panhandle Community Services;
- Ashley Wilkins, Omaha, Dentistry, Panhandle Community Services.
Gordon
- Sara Cicmanec, Omaha, Medicine, Gordon Clinic;
- Josie McCune, Sutherland, Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy West.
Grand Island
- Tanner Anderson, Paxton, Pharmacy, Grand Island VA Medical Center;
- Olivia Beethe, Tecumseh, Medicine, St. Francis Medical Center;
- Ashley Brondum, Pender, Pharmacy, Grand Island VA Medical Center;
- Cara Bruckman, Cambridge, Pharmacy, St. Francis Rural Oncology – Grand Island;
- Nathan Hollman, Omaha, Pharmacy, Grand Island VA – Acute Geriatrics;
- Amy Krotter, Spencer, Pharmacy, Grand Island VA Medical Center;
- Joseph Law, Grand Island, Medicine, Grand Island Clinic;
- Eric Lee, Omaha, Medicine, Family Practice of Grand Island;
- Adam Placke, St. Libory, Pharmacy, Grand Island VA Medical Center;
- Jeffrey Platek, St. Paul, Pharmacy, Grand Island VA Medical Center;
- Jeffrey Platek, St. Paul, Pharmacy, St. Francis Rural Oncology – Grand Island;
- Emily Pohlman, Norfolk, Pharmacy, St. Francis Rural Oncology – Grand Island;
- Emily Pohlman, Norfolk, Pharmacy, Grand Island VA Medical Center;
- Derek Pohlmann, Seward, Medicine, St. Francis Medical Center;
- Matthew Recek, Columbus, Pharmacy, Grand Island VA Medical Center;
- Theresa Reiber, Hastings, Pharmacy, Grand Island VA Medical Center;
- Megan Renner, Norfolk, Pharmacy, Grand Island VA Medical Center;
- Emily Rice, Nebraska City, Pharmacy, Grand Island VA Medical Center;
- Jed Schmoldt, Clay Center, Physical Therapy, Grand Island Physical Therapy;
- Caleb Schroeder, Blue Hill, Medicine, Grand Island Clinic;
- Layce Siemsen, Belleville, Kan., Physician Assistant, Internal Medical Associates;
- Sheena Sturgeon, Cozad, Pharmacy, Grand Island VA – Acute Geriatrics;
- Sheena Sturgeon, Cozad, Pharmacy, Grand Island VA Medical Center;
- Joseph Vavricek, Omaha, Medicine, Family Practice of Grand Island;
- Lisa Weedin, Henderson, Pharmacy, Grand Island VA Medical Center;
- Jacqueline Wells, Albion, Medicine, Grand Island Clinic.
Gretna
- Ryan Frickel, Omaha, Pharmacy, Gretna Drug;
- Rebecca Seeba, Omaha, Pharmacy, Gretna Drug;
- Kevin Smith, Omaha, Medicine, SW Family Physicians;
- David Thompson, Omaha, Medicine, SW Family Physician.
Hastings
- Deepali Gangahar, Omaha, Medicine, Hastings Family Practice;
- Chad Moes, Osmond, Medicine, Children & Adolescent Clinic;
- Abby Soterin, Omaha, Medicine, Hastings Family Practice;
- Jessica Williams, North Bend, Pharmacy, Redline Pharmacy Solutions;
- Austin Young, Wilcox, Physician Assistant, Hastings Medical Practice.
Holdrege
- Joseph Dangberg, Omaha, Medicine, Family Medicine Specialties;
- Joseph Law, Omaha, Medicine, High Plains Family Medicine;
- Lindsey Novak, Neligh, Physician Assistant, Family Medical Specialties;
- Cody Sasek, Wilber, Physician Assistant, Holdrege Clinic;
- Jed Schmoldt, Clay Center, Physical Therapy, Phelps Memorial Therapy Center.
Kearney
- Blaine French, Nacogdoches, Texas, Physician Assistant, First Care Medical;
- Kelli Frey, Albion, Physician Assistant, Kearney Clinic;
- Lindsay Hall, Iuka, Kan., Physician Assistant, Good Samaritan;
- Tracey Hyda, Waukee, Iowa, Physician Assistant, Kearney Clinic;
- Christine Land, Lakewood, Colo., Physician Assistant, Kearney Clinic;
- Jessica McCune, Omaha, Medicine, Family Practice Associates;
- David Schanbacher, Kearney, Medicine, Kearney Clinic;
- David Schanbacher, Omaha, Medicine, Kearney Clinic;
- Sarah Selle, Grand Island, Physical Therapy, Family Physical Therapy & Sports Center;
- Sheena Sturgeon, Cozad, Pharmacy, Good Samaritan Hospital;
- Christine White, North Platte, Medicine, Good Samaritan Hospital;
- Austin Young, Wilcox, Physician Assistant, Contemporary Obstetrics & Gynecology;
- Austin Young, Wilcox, Physician Assistant, Kearney Clinic.
La Vista
- Kate Bailey, Bellwood, Physical Therapy, Community Rehabilitation – LaVista;
- Allison Gorman, Plattsmouth, Physician Assistant, UMA Internal Medicine – Brentwood;
- Tracey Hyda, Waukee, Iowa, Physician Assistant, UMA Internal Medicine – Brentwood;
- Valerie Vernon, Crete, Physician Assistant, UMA Internal Medicine – Brentwood;
- Tyler Wyant, Kearney, Physical Therapy, Community Rehabilitation – LaVista;
- Nicole Zack, White Bear Lake, Minn., Physician Assistant, UMA Internal Medicine – Brentwood.
Lexington
- Erica Peterson, Omaha, Medicine, Plum Creek Medical Group;
- Lorena Suarez-Delgado, Omaha, Medicine, Plum Creek Medical Group.
Lincoln
- Marisa Bretschneider, Norfolk, Physical Therapy, BryanLGH Medical Center;
- Cara Bruckman, Cambridge, Pharmacy, Nebraska Pharmacists Association;
- Susan Buchanan, Milford, Physician Assistant, Lincoln Clinic;
- Susan Buchanan, Milford, Physician Assistant, Family Psychiatric Association of Lincoln;
- Jessica Chardoulias, Glenwood, Iowa, Pharmacy, Bryan LGH Medical Center;
- Angela Davis, Omaha, Physical Therapy, Midwest Physical Therapy;
- Ryan Gallagher, Neligh, Physical Therapy, Exstrom Physical Therapy;
- Ryan Gallagher, Neligh, Physical Therapy, Lincoln Physical Therapy Associates;
- Lisa German, Lincoln, Pharmacy, St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center – Burn and Wound Care;
- Elizabeth Gwilt, Omaha, Pharmacy, Nebraska Pharmacists Association;
- Monica Hanson, Papillion, Pharmacy, HyVee – Lincoln;
- Erin Koch, Meadow Grove, Pharmacy, MDS Pharma Services;
- Nathan Kotera, Wahoo, Physician Assistant, Women’s Clinic of Lincoln;
- Jessica Linscott, Eustis, Pharmacy, Nebraska Heart Hospital;
- Jessica Linscott, Eustis, Pharmacy, Bryan LGH Medical Center;
- Jessica Linscott, Eustis, Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy No. 8610;
- Amanda Mackoy-Spiridonov, DeSmet, S.D., Pharmacy, MDS Pharma Services;
- Ashley Myhre, Lincoln, Pharmacy, HyVee – Lincoln;
- Ashley Myhre, Lincoln, Pharmacy, Bryan LGH Medical Center;
- Simon Njako, Omaha, Pharmacy, St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center – Burn and Wound Care;
- Lindsey Novak, Neligh, Physician Assistant, Lincoln Clinic;
- Angela Pantelogianis, Mannford, Pharmacy, Nebraska Pharmacists Association;
- Carmen Poulsen, Gering, Pharmacy, Walgreens – Option Care;
- Lani Recob, Laurel, Physical Therapy, St. Elizabeth’s Community Health Center;
- Haley Reeves, Gordon, Physical Therapy, Madonna Therapy Plus (Main Campus);
- Danny Roelfs, Lincoln, Physician Assistant, Masek Internal Medicine;
- Danny Roelfs, Lincoln, Physician Assistant, Lincoln Clinic;
- Danny Roelfs, Lincoln, Physician Assistant, Nebraska Heart Institute;
- Gregory Schardt, Wayne, Pharmacy, Bryan LGH Medical Center;
- Sarah Selle, Grand Island, Physical Therapy, St. Elizabeth’s Community Health Center;
- Nina Smith-Nelson, Omaha, Physical Therapy, Lincoln Public School;
- Jodi Stowater-Goodrich, Wayne, Physician Assistant, Southwest Family Health;
- Allison Swendener, North Platte, Physician Assistant, Family Psychiatric Association of Lincoln;
- Allison Swendener, North Platte, Physician Assistant, Lincoln Clinic;
- Allison Swendener, North Platte, Physician Assistant, Lincoln Clinic;
- Boyd Viers, Omaha, Medicine, Lincoln Pediatric Group;
- Tyler Wyant, Kearney, Physical Therapy, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital.
McCook
- Amanda Goodenberger, Omaha, Medicine, McCook Clinic;
- John Sehi, Norfolk, Physical Therapy, McCook Community Hospital SW NE PT.
Neligh
- Erin Koch, Meadow Grove, Pharmacy, Wanek Drug – Neligh;
- Lindsay Schwab, Omaha, Medicine, AMH Family Practice.
Norfolk
- Blaine French, Nacogdoches, Texas, Physician Assistant, Omaha Clinic;
- Kelli Frey, Albion, Physician Assistant, Northeast Nebraska Cardiology;
- Whitney Gatz, Falls City, Medicine, Faith Regional Health Services;
- Eric Pribnow, Norfolk, Medicine, Faith Regional Health Services;
- Melissa Rasmussen, Franklin, Physician Assistant, Norfolk Clinic;
- Megan Renner, Norfolk, Pharmacy, Faith Regional Health Services;
- Megan Renner, Norfolk, Pharmacy, Hy-Vee Pharmacy No. 1460;
- John Sehi, Norfolk, Physical Therapy, Heartland Physical Therapy;
- Anita Stokes, Petersburg, Physician Assistant, Midwest Pediatrics;
- Anita Stokes, Petersburg, Physician Assistant, Faith Regional Internal Medicine;
- Anita Stokes, Petersburg, Physician Assistant, Norfolk Clinic;
- Cara Suhr, Gretna, Physician Assistant, Midlands OB-GYN.
North Platte
- Tanner Anderson, Paxton, Pharmacy, U-Save Pharmacy – Bill’s U-Save Pharmacy;
- Lindsey Griepenstroh, Dunbar, Physician Assistant, Great Plains Regional Medical Center – Radiology;
- Anthony Macdissi, Fort Calhoun, Medicine, Adolescent & Child Care, P.C.;
- Gina Morgan, Omaha, Medicine, Midlands Family Medicine;
- Brandi Reeve, Omaha, Medicine, Midlands Family Medicine.
O’Neill
- Kelli Frey, Albion, Physician Assistant, O’Neill Family Practice;
- Sara Granville, Papillion, Physician Assistant, O’Neill Family Practice;
- Nathan Kotera, Wahoo, Physician Assistant, O’Neill Family Practice;
- Anita Stokes, Petersburg, Physician Assistant, O’Neill Family Practice;
- Austin Young, Wilcox, Physician Assistant, O’Neill Family Practice.
Oakland
- Allison Gorman, Plattsmouth, Physician Assistant, Oakland Medical Clinic;
- Nathan Kotera, Wahoo, Physician Assistant, Oakland Medical Clinic.
Ogallala
- Ben Holmstedt, Paxton, Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy Services;
- Adam Macdissi, Omaha, Medicine, Ogallala Medical Group.
Papillion
- Kimberly Bernard, Houston, Pharmacy, Super Target Pharmacy, Store T532;
- Nate Dickes, Sioux Center, Iowa, Physical Therapy, Excel Physical Therapy – Papillion;
- Kandice Dolesh, Omaha, Physician Assistant, Papillion Clinic;
- Megan Otte, Grand Island, Physical Therapy, Excel Physical Therapy – Papillion;
- Theresa Reiber, Hastings, Pharmacy, Super Target Pharmacy, Store T532;
- Lacey West, Omaha, Pharmacy, Super Target Pharmacy, Store T532.
Pawnee City
- Lindsay Hall, Iuka, Kan., Physician Assistant, Attn: Kris Kubik, RN.
Plattsmouth
- Kandice Dolesh, Omaha, Physician Assistant, UMA;
- Matthew Hahn, Omaha, Medicine, UMA Plattsmouth;
- Nathan Kotera, Wahoo, Physician Assistant, UMA;
- Michael Seib, Cape Girardeau, Mo., Medicine, UMA Plattsmouth;
- Joseph Vavricek, Grand Island, Medicine, UMA Plattsmouth.
Schuyler
Scottsbluff
- Megan Frazee, Summerfield, Kan., Physical Therapy, Regional West Medical Center;
- Amy Krotter, Spencer, Pharmacy, Regional West Medical Center;
- Kari Micheel, Bennington, Physical Therapy, Regional West Medical Center;
- Jesse Wier, Omaha, Medicine, Horizon West.
Seward
- Edward Chartrand, Omaha, Medicine, Memorial Clinic;
- Jamie Haferbier, Omaha, Medicine, Memorial Clinic.
Sidney
- Jeffrey Carson, Omaha, Medicine, Sidney Medical Associates;
- Lindsay Hall, Iuka, Kan., Physician Assistant, Sidney Clinic;
- Keith Jensen, Omaha, Medicine, Sidney Medical Associates;
- Marcus Nielsen, St. Paul, Physician Assistant, Sidney Clinic;
- Lisa Weedin, Henderson, Pharmacy, Memorial Health Center – Sidney;
- Nicole Zack, White Bear Lake, Minn., Physician Assistant, Sidney Clinic.
St. Paul
- Marcus Nielsen, St. Paul, Physician Assistant, Howard County Medical Clinic;
- Kelli Platek, St. Paul, Physician Assistant, Howard County Medical Clinic.
Tecumseh
- Daniel Hershberger, Omaha, Medicine, Johnson County Medical Center;
- Amanda Wheatley, Omaha, Medicine, Johnson County Medical Center.
Valentine
- Eric Becker, Blair, Physician Assistant, Valentine Medical Clinic;
- Susan Buchanan, Milford, Physician Assistant, Valentine Medical Clinic;
- Blaine French, Nacogdoches, Texas, Physician Assistant, Valentine Medical Clinic;
- Allison Swendener, North Platte, Physician Assistant, Valentine Medical Clinic.
Wahoo
- Jenica Jackson, Kenmare, N.D., Pharmacy, Saunders Medical Center Pharmacy;
- Brian Nice, Wahoo, Physician Assistant, Saunders Cnty Health Services;
- Megan Wiese, Wahoo, Pharmacy, Saunders Medical Center Pharmacy.
Wayne
- Megan Renner, Norfolk, Pharmacy, U-Save Pharmacy – Wayne.
York
- Susan Buchanan, Milford, Physician Assistant, York Medical Clinic;
- Daniel Lercher, Omaha, Medicine, York Medical Clinic;
- Julia Moeller, Sioux City, Iowa, Pharmacy, York General Hospital;
- Erin Peitzmeier, Omaha, Physician Assistant, York Medical Clinic;
- Emily Pohlman, Norfolk, Pharmacy, York General Hospital;
- Caleb Schroeder, Omaha, Medicine, York Medical Clinic;
- Allison Swendener, North Platte, Physician Assistant, York Medical Clinic;
- Eric Vrtiska, Beatrice, Physical Therapy, York General Health Care Services.