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University of Nebraska Medical Center

Melissa Soester, PhD, PA-C, CAQ-EM

Assistant Professor and Research Director

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Melissa Soester, PhD, PA-C, CAQ-EM
Education
  • PhD, Health Sciences, University of South Dakota, 2021
  • Master of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2005
  • BS, Human Biology, Chadron State College, Summa Cum Laude, 2003
  • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), 2006-current
  • Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Emergency Medicine
  • State of Nebraska PA License, 2007-current
  • Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Advanced Trauma Life Support
  • National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners
Awards
  • Nebraska Hospital Association Caring Kind Award Winner, 2014
  • Outstanding Scholastic Performance, Physician Assistant Program, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2005