UNMC College of Allied Health Professions

YouTube video by UNMCEDU Why UNMC PT? Mallory Stone gives her "why"

UNMC’s PT program has built a reputation for producing skilled, compassionate therapists ready to serve their communities. When you choose UNMC, you’re choosing a place where excellence & belonging go hand in hand.
#UNMCPT #WhyUNMC #FuturePT #PTeducation #YouBelongHere #UNMCfamily #DPTlife #iamunmc

We're so proud of Maggie and Perris! Happy Veteran's Day, and thank you to all who serve or have served in the armed services.

2025 SUN-APTA Fair The Students of the University of Nebraska American Physical Therapy Association (SUN-APTA) host the annual UNMC Physical Therapy Networking and Career Fair each October.

📷Photos from the 2025 SUN APTA Career Fair are available on Flickr, along with the Awards and 2026 class photo.
Thank you to all the vendors who joined us this year!

Dr. Whitlow and Golightly represent UNMC at ASAHP conference - Allied Health Blog Molly Whitlow (McCarthy), PhD, and Yvonne Golightly, PhD, represented UNMC at the annual conference of the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP) in Indianapolis during mid-Octobe...

Molly Whitlow (McCarthy), PhD, and Yvonne Golightly, PhD, represented UNMC at the annual conference of the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP) in Indianapolis during mid-October 2025. #iamunmc #research

📹Interviews and decisions can be stressful—but when you walk through the doors at UNMC, you’ll feel the difference. Here, you’re surrounded by people who lift you up, challenge you, and make you feel like you belong.
#UNMCPT #WhyUNMC #FuturePT #DPTjourney #YouBelongHere #PTeducation #iamunmc

Welcome new faculty: Ellie Brouillette - Allied Health Blog Ellie Brouillette, MHPTT, RT(R)(T)(ARRT), is an alum and new assistant professor and clinical education coordinator for our radiation therapy program. Here’s more about Ellie in her own words: I was b...

Please help us welcome Ellie Brouillette, new faculty in our radiation therapy program! #iamunmc

Betsy Becker with Sierra St. Clair and Kat Hamilton outside on the UNMC Omaha campus. Sierra holds her award certificate.

Sierra St Clair holds her award certificate. She stands amid PT faculty outside on the UNMC Omaha campus.

Congratulations to Sierra St. Clair, recipient of the 2025 Pat & Bruce Hageman Student Alumni Award! The award recognizes professionalism, leadership, and service. #iamunmc

Drs. Cochran, Cook honored as 2025 Distinguished Educators The Interprofessional Academy of Educators' Distinguished Educator Award is the academy’s highest honor.

Congratulations to the Distinguished Educators of 2025! Very proud of Dr. Cochran. #iamunmc

Medical Nutritionist in a white coat with stethoscope and a tray of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Doctor of Nutrition & Dietetics: Advance your RDN practice through an applied, on-line doctoral course of study.

Enhance RDN career opportunities in the fields of advanced clinical nutrition, leadership, education in higher learning, advocacy, & scholarly activity. #iamunmc #nutrition #RDN

Editors to discuss open access journals in UNMC’s Digital Commons The virtual panel will discuss experiences with their open access scholarly journals hosted by McGoogan Library's DigitalCommons.

Tune in to this virtual panel Oct. 22 from noon-1 p.m. for an informative session. Among the panelists, Dr. Krusen will discuss the open access journal, Translational Science in Occupation (editors Nancy Krusen, PhD, and Nicole Martino, PhD). #iamunmc #occupationaltherapy

Calling all imaging sciences students & professionals!
You're invited to our FREE annual Medical Imaging & Therapeutic Sciences Virtual Continuing Education Event. This event is our way of showing appreciation for your dedication & impact. #radtechweek Sign up by Nov. 4: go.unmc.edu/25mitsce

Welcome new faculty: Kayla Adams - Allied Health Blog Kalya Adams, MS, is our new anatomy instructor in Kearney. She helps teach the lab portions of the PT and OT courses. Here’s more about Kayla in her own words: I am originally from Gretna, NE. I recei...

Please welcome our new anatomy instructor in Kearney, Kayla Adams. #iamunmc

Interested in advancing your career in healthcare, education, or leadership? Explore graduate programs at UNMC designed to prepare professionals for the evolving needs of today’s workforce. 🗓️ Join us for a Virtual Information Session on Thurs, Oct 16 at 6:30pm (CT). #iamunmc

UNMC’s diagnostic cytology program leads the field Over the last three years, UNMC has produced more than one in five of the nation’s cytology graduates.

UNMC’s diagnostic cytology program, housed within the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions, now has more distance-learning clinical placement locations (18) across the country than there are total cytology programs in the United States (16).
#cytology #iamunmc

Radiation therapy program expands to Kearney The enrollment of the first radiation therapy students there represent another UNMC expansion to the campus.

UNMC is enrolling its first Kearney classes of students in radiation therapy this academic year. #iamunmc #radiationtherapy

YouTube video by UNMCEDU Physical Therapy Student Experiences

🎥 From class discussions to clinical skill labs, from advocacy boards to student-run clinics—UNMC DPT students are gaining skills that go beyond the textbook. 🔗 go.unmc.edu/alliedhealth... 📌 Application deadline: Sept. 15
#PTstudent #PTschool #FuturePT #MovementMatters #ChoosePT #iamunmc

Welcome new staff: Lisa Dusatko - Allied Health Blog Lisa Dusatko is a new education program coordinator in the College of Allied Health Professions in Kearney. Here’s more about Lisa in her own words: I was born in McCook, NE and was lucky enough to sp...

Big welcome to Lisa Dusatko, our new education program coordinator in Kearney. Read more about her on our blog: #iamunmc

YouTube video by UNMCEDU Why UNMC? PT Faculty view

🎥 Start your PT journey with a program that’s personally invested in your success. Apply🔗 go.unmc.edu/alliedhealth...
📌 App deadline: Sep 15
#UNMCproud #PTstudent #PTschool #FuturePT #PTfaculty #MovementMatters #ChoosePT #iamunmc

2025 CAHP Professionalism Ceremony The Professionalism Ceremony is a rite of passage for students in the College of Allied Health Professions to begin their professional program or clinical encounters with patients.

Photos from the 2025 Professionalism Ceremony are up on Flickr! Enjoy... #iamunmc

YouTube video by UNMCEDU Why UNMC PT? Hear from our PT students

We’re more than a top-tier DPT program. Hear from our PT students why UNMC was the right choice for
them. Think UNMC might be the right fit for you? Apply today. 
🔗https://go.unmc.edu/alliedhealth-pt
📌Application deadline: Sept. 15 
#UNMCproud #MovementMatters #PTschool #PTstudent #ChoosePT #iamunmc

YouTube video by UNMCEDU PT Research That Moves Health Forward

🎥 PT Research That Moves Health Forward
At UNMC, we put students on the front lines of innovation—using technology & research to solve real-world challenges.
Apply today. 🔗 go.unmc.edu/alliedhealth...
📌 Application deadline: Sept. 15
#UNMCDPT #PTresearch #DPTstudent #MovementMatters #ChoosePT

It's been wonderful to meet our incoming students at orientation this week. Welcome back, everyone! 🎉

Long-time friend and benefactor tours campus - Allied Health Blog As a child, Don Dickmeyer had tuberculosis. His parents took him to the University Hospital where he received life-changing care. Years later, the hospital system that served him was also where he spe...

We greatly appreciate the Dickmeyer family and their contributions to the College and to our students through scholarships. Read more on our blog... blog.unmc.edu/alliedhealth... #iamunmc

Welcome new faculty: Corey Cundall - Allied Health Blog Corey Cundall, OTD, OTR/L, is a new assistant professor in our Occupational Therapy program. Here’s more about Dr. Cundall in his own words: With a clinical background in neurological conditions, adul...

Say hello to new faculty in Occupational Therapy, Corey Cundall, OTD, OTR/L! You can read about Dr. Cundall on our blog. #iamunmc

Donnelly earns certification and joins international cytology leadership - Allied Health Blog Amber Donnelly, PhD, Associate Dean for Student Affairs at the College of Allied Health Professions (CAHP), has successfully passed the prestigious International Academy of Cytology (IAC) examination,...

Kudos to Dr. Amber Donnelly! This is important recognition. #cytology #iamunmc

YouTube video by UNMCEDU Voices of UNMC PT

From day one, our students are immersed in real-world learning, service, & collaboration. Ready to become the kind of PT the world needs? Apply today. 🔗 go.unmc.edu/alliedhealth... 📌 Application deadline: Sept. 15 #PTstudent #PTschool #MovementMatters #DPTlife #iamunmc

NU announces 2025 recipients of President’s Excellence Awards Three UNMC faculty are among the honorees for the most prestigious awards presented to faculty across the NU System.

Congratulations to Betsy Becker, DPT, PhD: Outstanding Teaching and Instructional Creativity Award (OTICA). This award recognizes faculty who have developed meritorious and sustained records of excellence and creativity in teaching. #iamunmc www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

Wonderful video highlighting your great work and facilities! 😍

Leah Stade portrait

Congrats to Leah Stade, OTD, occupational therapy faculty, selected as 1 of 5 to be inducted in the 2025 class of the UNK Athletic Hall of Fame. Dr. Stade and her fellow Hall of Fame classmates will be inducted during the UNK homecoming festivities on Oct 10. #iamunmc Read more: go.unmc.edu/p90w

Becoming a physical therapist isn’t just a career choice—it’s a calling.
At UNMC, we prepare students to lead, serve, and optimize movement for all.
Ready to answer the call?
🔗 go.unmc.edu/alliedhealth...
📌 Apply by Sept. 15
#PTstudent #PTschool #MovementMatters #DPTlife #iamunmc