College of Allied Health Professions

Our People
- Career Exploration Overview
- - Clinical, Diagnostic, & Therapeutic Sciences
    Includes Computed Tomography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Laboratory Science, Radiation Therapy, and Radiography
  - Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
    Includes Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy
  - Medical Sciences
    Includes Clinical Perfusion, Diagnostic Cytology, Genetic Counseling, Medical Nutrition, and Physician Assistant.
  - Allied Health Professions Education, Research, & Practice
    Includes graduate programs for practicing health care professionals as well as interprofessional non-degree coursework and distance education programs.
- Academics Overview
- Our Programs
  Learn about our academic programs and how to apply.
- Costs
  The cost of your education is an investment in your future as a healthcare professional.
- Financial Aid & Scholarships
  Tuition Assistance is Available for both Residents and Non-Residents of Nebraska.
- Mission and Purpose
  Through our education programs, research, clinical care, and community outreach the CAHP transforms lives to create a healthy future for individuals and communities.
- Academic Calendar
  The UNMC catalog lists dates and events by academic year.
- Student & Graduate Outcomes
  We are proud of our graduates’ exam scores and employment rates.
Research
Events
Patient Safety

Doctor of Medical Science Faculty

Faculty

Shaun Horak, PhD, DMSc, PA-C

Doctor of Medical Science Program Director
Associate MPAS Program Director and Associate Professor

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Phone: 402-559-9495

Shaun Horak, DMSc, PA-C

Kassandra Mellott, DMSc, PA-C

Assistant Professor

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Phone: 402-559-6311

Kassandra Mellott

Kate West, EdD, DMSc, PA-C

Academic Director and Assistant Professor
Interservice Physician Assistant Program Liaison

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Phone: 402-559-6311

Kate West, DMSc, PA-C

Shalon Buchs, EdD, PA-C

Adjunct Associate Professor

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Phone: 402-559-9495

Shalon Buchs

Heather Carney, DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Assistant Professor

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Phone: 402-559-9495

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Debra Cole, EdD, PA-C, DFAAPA

Associate Professor

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Debra Cole portrait

Rachel Cushing, EDD(C), DMSc, MPAS, PA-C

Adjunct Assistant Professor

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Forrest Olgers, DPAS, MBA, PA-C

Adjunct Assistant Professor

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Forrest Olgers

Elyse Watkins, DHSc, PA-C, DFAAPA

Assistant Professor

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Staff

Kylie Gokie, MAT

Education Program Coordinator I

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Phone: 402-552-9641

Kylie Gokie