UNMC College of Allied Health Professions

Tammy Webster, PhD, named finalist for allied health dean Dr. Webster, executive associate dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions, will deliver a campus presentation Monday, March 9 on the UNMC Omaha campus.

The search committee for the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions’ dean search has identified Tammy Webster, PhD, as the finalist for the position of dean. #iamunmc 👏

Impact in Education: Maribeth Clifton, OTD Dr. Clifton is an assistant professor of occupational therapy education in the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions.

Congratulations Dr. Clifton, recipient of the Emerging Educator Award at the Impact in Education Awards March 6. The award recognizes an emerging health science educator who demonstrates excellence, dedication and perseverance early in their career. #iamunmc #education

February 2026 Healthcare Academy Backstage Pass The Omaha Healthcare Academy joined us for a Backstage Pass to our professions on February 25, 2026.

Backstage Pass is always fun and informative for future healthcare providers. We hosted the Healthcare Academy in Omaha yesterday and posted a few photos on Flickr. Enjoy! #iamunmc #healthcare #highereducation

World Cancer Day and You: The Global and Personal Impact of Cancer - Allied Health Blog by Cami and Joey, UNMC Genetic Counseling Class of 2026 Whether someone has been diagnosed with cancer personally or has a loved one with a diagnosis of their own, it is likely that each one of us has...

Today is World Cancer Day. It is estimated that 1 in 5 people will develop cancer in their lifetime. Find out what you should know on our blog written by two genetic counseling students. #iamunmc
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December 2025 CAHP Convocation At Convocation, we celebrate the successful completion of our professional programs in UNMC's College of Allied Health Professions.

Photos from our December 2025 CAHP Convocation are on Flickr. Congratulations to all the graduates! #iamunmc

Food for Thought: Can fiber-rich diet improve cognition in colorectal cancer? - Allied Health Blog Colorectal cancer (CRC) continues to be a leading cause of health burden in Nebraska and a priority of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center (FPBCC). Principal Investigator Mariah Jackson, PhD, and ...

Principal Investigator Mariah Jackson, PhD, and Co-Investigator Corrine Hanson, PhD, along with their team received two grants to address colorectal cancer. Read about it on our blog. #iamunmc #colorectalcancer

Congratulations! 🎉

Three volunteers load diapers into a car to deliver to the diaper bank.

Palette of diapers delivered to the diaper bank.

THANK YOU👏to everyone who donated in the CAHP Diaper Drive in support of the Nebraska Diaper Bank. Because of your generosity, our drive collected 2,712 diapers, which will help diaper 42 babies👶in our community!

YouTube video by UNMCEDU ASK UNMC! What type of exercises are best for improving heart health?

Sara Bills, DPT, UNMC College of Allied Health Professions, answers: What type of exercises are best for improving heart health? #iamunmc #exercise #HeartHealth

Doctor of Nutrition and Dietetics program leads the way The UNMC College of Allied Health Professions program is the first nationally to be a candidacy for accreditation in the field.

The Doctor of Nutrition & Dietetics program in our college has achieved candidacy for accreditation, making it the first and only clinical doctorate program in dietetics in the U.S. to reach this milestone. This achievement sets a new benchmark for clinical doctorate education in the field. #iamunmc

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