Physical Therapy
MMI grad students named NASA Nebraska Fellows
Rashelle Hoffman and Jacy Vermaas have been awarded grants.
Oct 3, 2017
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Viewing rehabilitation in the U.S. through SPECS
Ten trainees are part of inaugural Summer Physical Therapy Education for Chinese Students Program.
Aug 17, 2017
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Sandy Willett named MMI’s director of physical therapy
Willett proud to be leading a “vibrant, enthusiastic” team.
Jun 5, 2017
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Hip Society Fellows visit campus, and other news and notes from the UNMC community.
May 5, 2017
![From left, Dr. Sujith Konan (University College Hospitals-London NHS Trust in London, UK), Dr. Takahito Yuasa (Juntendo University Urayasu Hospital in Urayasu, Japan), Dr. Kevin Garvin (chair, orthopaedic surgery, UNMC, and president, The Hip Society), Dr. Christopher Pelt (University of Utah, Salt Lake City), and Carlos Higuera-Rueda (Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland).](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/ortho0505.jpg)
Dawn Venema, Ph.D. – Outstanding Teacher
Dr. Venema will receive the Outstanding Teacher Award at the April 20 annual faculty meeting.
Apr 13, 2017
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UNMC to honor seven outstanding faculty members
Chancellor Gold to deliver annual state-of-the-campus address at April 20 awards ceremony
Apr 13, 2017
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Lunch presentation will explore time management
Lecture designed to help graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
Feb 15, 2017
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Study explores new system to prevent hospital falls
Effort aimed at reducing number of patients who fall while hospitalized.
Jan 25, 2017
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MMI’s Beyersdorf receives national recognition
Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy names her outstanding pediatric clinical practitioner for 2016.
Jan 20, 2017
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Distinguished Scientist Joseph Norman, Ph.D.
Dr. Norman’s research explores using physical exercise to improve the physiologic response and quality of life of individuals with cardiopulmonary disorders.
Jan 12, 2017
![Joseph Norman, Ph.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Norman0112.jpg)