The mission of the School of Allied Health at the 海角禁区 is
to educate and develop allied health professionals to serve all Alaskans.
School of allied health
As part of the College of Health at the 海角禁区, the School
of Allied Health is home to training programs and facilities for allied health professionals.
Allied health programs are specifically designed to prepare graduates for work in
rewarding careers in Alaska's rapidly growing health care industry. In addition to
instruction by allied health professionals, most programs provide experiential education
with students working alongside health professionals in real-work situations.
The School of Allied Health also offers continuing educational opportunities for experienced
professionals who are in need of a refresher course or looking to expand their earning
potential in the job field.
Emily McMahan, Speech-Language Pathology adjunct faculty, co-authored a new study showing real-world success in helping people manage tinnitus through a noninvasive treatment.
Grace Leu Burke, associate professor and program director of the Medical Laboratory Science program, brings a deep passion for research, diagnostic testing, and student mentorship to the classroom and beyond.
Rodger Lewerenz, an assistant professor in the 海角禁区 School of Nursing, is dedicated to mentoring future nurses and nurse educators, with a special passion for the MSN Leadership in Education offering.
Carri Shamburger is the Program Director for the Dental Hygiene Program at 海角禁区 and recently earned her Ph.D. in Psychology with a focus on Cognition and Learning, strengthening her commitment to advancing education and student success.
The School of Allied Health is home to two clubs at 海角禁区. Learn more about the Medical
Laboratory Science Club and Pre-Pharmacy Club by visiting the Student Opportunities
page.
The School of Allied Health provides a variety of scholarship opportunities for allied
health students. Learn more about the 海角禁区 School of Allied Health Administration Scholarship,
Second Chance Scholarship, Alaska Pharmacists Association Pharmacy Technician Scholarship,
and Alaska Pharmacists Association Pre-Pharmacy Scholarships available.