On July 1 the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s School of Allied Health Professions became the medical center's sixth college.
To celebrate UNMC will unveil a rendering of the skywalk over 42nd street that will feature panels introducing the new College of Allied Health Professions at 10 a.m. July 9 on the Ruth and Bill Scott Student Plaza located just east of 42nd street, between Emile St. and Dewey Ave.
Allied health becomes UNMC's sixth college, joining medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy and public health. UNMC also offers graduate studies as part of the university-wide Graduate College.
“Allied health” is a broad term used to describe many health professions involved in care delivery or in operating sophisticated medical technologies to derive diagnostic information. It has been estimated that as many as 60 percent of the U.S. health care workforce are allied health professionals.
“We have been preparing for this day for several years, and now is the perfect time,” said Kyle Meyer, Ph.D., senior associate dean of the College of Allied Health Professions.
The national health care dialogue has focused attention on the necessity for accessible, affordable, high quality care and there is a much greater emphasis on the role the allied health professions play in achieving these outcomes. The need for these professionals continues to grow in Nebraska and nationwide.”
"This is a very proud day for us at UNMC," said Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D. "This change accelerates the tremendous momentum our newest college has seen in recent years as we continue to grow on our journey from excellence to eminence."
Becoming a college puts UNMC’s programs under the spotlight on a national stage, allowing them to better compete for faculty, research funding, and the opportunity to expand educational programming.”
UNMC’s allied health program has been on a roll lately. Enrollment has grown — it is now second-highest among UNMC colleges with 612 students currently enrolled, behind only nursing. So has funding, both by private philanthropy, with six endowed faculty positions since 2010, and $5.6 million in total research dollars. Annual research expenditures have increased 64 percent since 2009.
Its educational programs are among national leaders in the use of simulation technology. The college’s physician assistant program was ranked No. 9 in the country in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. The physical therapy program has a groundbreaking role partnering with universities in China to help advance physical therapy education and practice.
And 2015 continues to be a big year, as the college expands several of its programs to be offered at the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus beginning this fall.
The College of Allied Health Professions at UNMC offers educational programs in 12 professions: cardiovascular interventional technology, clinical laboratory science, clinical perfusion, cytotechnology, diagnostic medical sonography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology, medical nutrition, nuclear medicine technology, physical therapy, physician assistant, radiation therapy and radiography.
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