UDM health programs get high ratings from U.S.News

U.S.News & World Report's "2008 Best Graduate Schools" issue ranks UDM's Physician Assistant (PA) Program 34th out of the top 50 PA Programs nationally, and the top PA Program in Michigan.

The issue also ranks UDM's Nurse Anesthetist Program 16th of the top 25 national Nurse Anesthetist programs. U.S.News' health specialties rankings are based solely on the ratings of academic experts.

College sponsors Theatre Afterglow

The CHP Alumni Board co-sponsored the April 5th Alumni Afterglow following the production of the UDM Theatre Company's play, "About the Baby." Approximately 150 people gathered to discuss the play with cast members and renew friendships on the theatre stage at Marygrove College.

Integrity Home Health Care and Jon Lechner '91, provided the event's refreshments. The CHP Alumni Board looks forward to sponsoring a future afterglow during the Theatre Company's 2008-2009 season.

Dean Mellon wins 2008 Deans' Chili Cook-off

This year, the crown for Supreme Chili Chef goes to College of Health Professions Dean Suzanne Mellon (pictured, with trophy). Mellon won the most votes in the 2008 Dean's Chili Cook-Off, held during the Homecoming tailgate party, Feb. 16 in the Engineering High Bay.

This is the second win for Dean Mellon and the College of Health Professions. Look at the winning recipe, and try it at home.

For more pictures from Homecoming, see the online photo gallery.

Clothing drive

The College of Health Professions collected new and gently used business/dress clothing for men and women returning to the workforce for the following organizations:

• W.I.N.G.S. (Women In Need of Guidance & Skills)
• Focus Hope- re-entry program for HIV+ workforce re-entry
• C.O.T.S. (houses women and children)
• Detroit Rescue Ministries

PA students to participate in leadership program

Physician Assistant students Linda Verhun and Jay Williamson have been selected to participate in the PA Foundation Gateways program, May 27, for their interest and leadership ability. Participants are selected based on past and present leadership positions as well as potential leadership involvement.

Gateways is a national PA student leadership program that enables students to succeed in future leadership roles as volunteers within AAPA and as health care providers in their own communities.

The program provides skill development and information to help students enhance their leadership abilities, along with opportunities to practice leadership through a special project.

Gateways is comprised of a day of workshops that are designed to help PA students' presentation, time management, and negotiation skills. The program was created by the PA Foundation and SAAAPA, with the support of Bristol-Myers Squibb, in the mid-1990s.