College of Allied Health Professions

Clinical perfusion simulation program recognized among best

The program is one of 11 recognized as a high-fidelity center by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.

Jan 8, 2024

Scott Sanderson, clinical perfusion program director and administrative chair of UNMC's new American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)-designated simulation center, practices sim training with colleague Amber Lickert, UNMC's perfusion clinical education coordinator.

UNMC’s 2023 reflects another year of growth

Take a look back at some of the highlights from UNMC’s expansive work in 2023.

Jan 8, 2024

Clockwise from top left, UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Mayor Jean Stothert led the groundbreaking for the CORE Building, UNMC welcomed the NU Board of Regents to campus in October, med center leadership cut the ribbon on the Community Wellness Collaborative in the Highlander neighborhood, and UNMC students chose the Labs as UNMC's official mascot.

‘No greater calling’: UNMC celebrates graduates

Approximately 400 UNMC students received their degrees at the UNMC Winter Commencement Friday.

Dec 18, 2023

UNMC Regent Jack Stark, PhD, addresses the graduates.

UNMC for the record, Dec. 8, 2023

News notes on an award-winning research poster presentation and retirement meetings on campus.

Dec 8, 2023

Jana Ponce, PhD

UNK-UNMC Rural Health Complex named for Chancellor Kristensen

The honor recognizes Kristensen’s role as a champion in building the health sciences workforce across greater Nebraska.

Dec 4, 2023

The Rural Health Education Building is targeted for completion in late 2025 with occupancy in early 2026.

Distinguished Scientist: Yvonne Golightly, PhD

Dr. Golightly is a professor and assistant dean for research in the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions.

Oct 30, 2023

Yvonne Golightly, PhD

Interprofessional Academy of Educators inducts 43 new members

The IAE connects a community of educators to further the mission of improving the educational experience.

Oct 16, 2023

Drs. Golightly, Michaud to receive rheumatology President’s Award

Yvonne Golightly, PhD, and Kaleb Michaud, PhD, will be recognized at the national meeting of the American College of Rheumatology.

Oct 10, 2023

Yvonne Golightly, PhD, and Kaleb Michaud, PhD

Allied health to hold distance education open house

The virtual information session is set for Thursday, Oct. 12, from 7-8 p.m.

Oct 9, 2023

Pathway students get a glimpse of their future UNMC education

The annual visit of students in the UNMC Pathway Programs is a cornerstone of their experience in the program.

Oct 5, 2023

Nikki Carritt, assistant vice chancellor for health workforce education relations and director of Rural Health Initiatives, told the UNMC pathway students that they are needed as health care professionals to fill the state's workforce shortages across health care disciplines.