Physician Assistant Program graduates 40

As part of UNMC’s December graduation ceremonies, the Physician Assistant Program proudly handed out 40 diplomas.  Before the graduation ceremony, the Program had it’s annual Hooding Ceremony & Honors Convocation.

Newly Appointed Director of Admissions and Recruitment

The School of Allied Health Professions (SAHP) has hired Anne Constantino, MEd as the Director of Admissions and Recruitment, effective January 1, 2009. Ms. Constantino brings almost 12 years of experience in admissions and student services to this new position in the SAHP.

Ms. Constantino, who holds a MEd from UNL in Higher Education-Student Affairs, has served as an admissions counselor, academic advisor, academic success specialist, assistant director of admissions, and most recently as a diversity specialist at UNMC. She has been actively involved with UNMC’s Summer Medical Dental Education Program (SMDEP).

Ms. Constantino is a member of the National Associations of Advisors for Health Professions, the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, and the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators- Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.

Ms. Constantino will lead the newly formed SAHP Office of Admissions and Recruitment and guide the development and implementation of centralized admissions, recruitment and student engagement activities. Please welcome Anne to the School of Allied Health Professions.

Where in UNMC is Fran…Holiday Edition!

Hageman publishes in Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy

The research team of Carol Pullen, RN, EdD; Pat Hageman, PT, PhD; Linda Boeckner RD, PhD; and Susan Noble Walker, RN, EdD, had their findings published in the December 2008 volume of the Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy.  Their findings suggest that Internet-delivered weight loss interventions appear feasible and effective for rural midlife and older women.  

Research Resource Survey Results

Here is the presentation given by M. Patricia Leuschen, PhD on Wednesday, December 17, 2009:

Nicki, Ricki, & Diane Step Up Again!

At least three people in the School know the UNMC campus: Nicki Simmons and Diane Landon in the PA program, and Ricki Otten in CLS have once again discovered my whereabouts. In Ricki’s words:

“you are in the hospital amphitheater on the 4th floor between WH and labor and delivery, another nose-bleed room.”

Elephanto was apparently too hard to see in this one (he’s on the desk in which I’m sitting). Watch for a special holiday edition coming soon.

Where in UNMC is Fran???

Cindy Skarda from Perfusion Wins!

I received a few wrong guesses this time, but I suppose one tunnel looks like another.

Cindy Skarda correctly located me in the tunnel from Swanson Hall to MMI. (We used to hide out from tornadoes down there!) Both Cindy and Diane Landon (PA) pointed out that Elephanto was sitting on the steampipe to my right.

Thanks for playing!

Where in UNMC is Fran???

Associate Dean’s Office Closings

The SAHP Associate Dean’s office will be closed on Friday, December 26th and Friday, January 2nd. Please communicate any requests before the holidays those weeks.

Thanks and Happy Holidays to Everyone!