College of Allied Health Professions

Dr. Grammer honored as UNMC’s Varner Educator Laureate

Shaun Grammer, DMSc, is recognized as ‘true steward of education’ at UNMC and the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions.

Mar 14, 2025

Shaun Grammer, DMSc

UNMC leaders visit Central Nebraska to meet clinical partners

With UNMC’s rural expansion approaching, Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, is looking forward to growing partnerships.

Mar 13, 2025

On their trip to Central Nebraska, UNMC leaders met with leaders of Great Plains Health in North Platte. From left are: Faye Haggar, EdD, manager, Center for Community-based Education & Preceptor Excellence; Rob Messbarger, MD, associate dean for the UNMC College of Medicine’s regional medical school campus; Brandon Kelliher, chief information officer for Great Plains Health; Kyle Meyer, PhD, interim assistant vice chancellor for health care workforce education and relations and dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions; Ivan Mitchell, chief executive officer for Great Plains Health; UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD; Danelle Franzen, chief operating officer for Great Plains Health; Tina Pate, chief nursing officer; Summer Owen, chief financial officer; Misti Hutchinson, chief provider network officer; Barb Petersen, chief quality officer; and Chandra Are, MBBS, associate dean for graduate medical education, UNMC College of Medicine. (Courtesy Faye Haggar, EdD)

Impact in Education: Ka-Chun (Joseph) Siu, PhD

Dr. Siu is professor and chair of Global Health Opportunities in the physical therapy program, UNMC College of Allied Health Professions.

Mar 12, 2025

Ka-Chun (Joseph) Siu, PhD

UNMC enrolls second cohort for Doctor of Medical Science

The DMSc degree, available through the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions,
is an advanced doctorate degree for PAs.

Mar 12, 2025

A PA sitting to consult with a patient

Impact in Education: Leah Stade, OTD

Dr. Stade is an assistant professor in the Division of Occupational Therapy Education, UNMC College of Allied Health Professions.

Mar 6, 2025

Leah Stade, OTD

Shaun Grammer, DMSc, named Varner Educator Laureate

Dr. Grammer and other recipients of the UNMC Impact in Education Awards will be honored at a ceremony March 14.

Feb 4, 2025

Shaun Grammer, DMSc

Revamped lab dedicated as a ‘WIN’ for researchers and patients

The Constance M. Ryan Wellness INnovation Laboratory, or WIN lab, was dedicated Dec. 10 in UNMC’s Student Life Center.

Jan 20, 2025

Connie Ryan (Photo courtesy University of Nebraska Foundation)

Tanya Custer, PhD, to lead Interprofessional Academy of Educators

Dr. Custer, director of distance education with allied health, has been active in the academy since her induction in 2016.

Dec 11, 2024

Tanya Custer, PhD

Nominations open for new UNMC Staff Advisory Council

The 32-member council will act in an advisory capacity to the chancellor, administration and other university groups on behalf of all staff.

Dec 6, 2024

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UNMC online programs provide career development

Three graduates talk about how one program, UNMC’s Master of Health Professions Teaching and Technology, impacted their growth.

Nov 1, 2024

Vanessa Crookshank, associate professor of dental hygiene, Colorado Mountain College, was working part-time at Central Community College in Hastings, Nebraska, before additional education helped her achieve a full-time faculty position. She is an alumnus of UNMC's Master of Health Professions Teaching and Technology program, which she said helped her to "dream big."