Author: Jamie Stoskopf

Are you considering a career in nursing? Join the School of Nursing for an information session at 10 a.m. Friday, March 7 in 110 Ahlberg Hall. The session will provide valuable insights into the various BSN programs at Wichita State, including admission options, application requirements and more.

Participants will also have the chance to take part in a Q&A panel with current students and faculty.

The Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) is hosting an information session from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 via Zoom. The session will review career opportunities in the MLS profession, an overview of the MLS program at Wichita State and the application process.

Medical laboratory scientists play an important role in the healthcare system, performing scientific testing on samples to determine appropriate treatment options for patients. The MLS program prepares graduates for a high-demand career as medical laboratory scientists.

The College of Health Professions has three patient-serving clinics that are open to the public. All clinics are accepting new patients and provide high-quality, affordable health care to the community.

• The Evelyn Hendren Cassat Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic provides speech-language and hearing services to people across the lifespan. The clinic faculty specialize in speaking, hearing, swallowing and spoken and written language impairments. The clinic offers a wide variety of audiology services, including hearing aid fitting and hearing aid repairs of all makes and models.
• The Delta Dental of Kansas Foundation Dental Hygiene Clinic offers a wide range of low-cost preventative, therapeutic and educational dental hygiene services.
• WSU’s General Dentistry’s services include cleanings, fillings, teeth whitening and dental implants. The dental clinic provides services in periodontics, endodontics, oral surgery and prosthodontics. The WSU General Dentistry Practice offers a discount for dental care to WSU students and their spouses and children.

Wichita State’s College of Health Professions has launched a new certificate of human anatomy. The certificate provides a comprehensive education in human anatomy, progressing from foundational knowledge to clinical-level expertise.

Students will engage with high-tech simulation technology, anatomical models and real human cadavers, which are vital tools for deepening their understanding of human anatomy. Courses will be taught in the College of Health Professions’ state-of-the-art Gross Anatomy and Human Simulation laboratories. The Gross Anatomy Lab contains 12 human cadavers, giving students critical hands-on experience working with actual human organs and structures. The Human Simulation lab features two ultra-high-fidelity anatomical manikins that are made entirely out of silicone and a cardiopulmonary patient simulation manikin that presents symptoms of over 50 cardiopulmonary conditions. These unique hands-on educational opportunities ensure that students gain the practical knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to succeed in health care.

The certificate is particularly beneficial for individuals interested in learning in depth about human anatomy or those planning to apply to a health care-specific graduate program. It also serves as a valuable credential for anyone seeking to enhance their qualifications in the field of health care.

Classes begin in spring 2025, and enrollment is currently open.

For more information or to enroll, visit wichita.edu/HumanAnatomyCertificate.

The College of Health Professions is celebrating CHP Week from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1. This annual celebration is dedicated to recognizing the students, faculty and staff who play a vital role in the success of the college.

Brian Ray, clinical professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, has been named the Speech-Language Pathologist of the Year by the Kansas Speech-Language-Hearing Association. An alumnus of Wichita State, Brian graduated in 1988 with a Master of Arts in speech-language pathology.

Brian is a Board Certified Specialist in Stuttering, Cluttering and Fluency (BCS-SCF) and the only BCS-SCF specialist in Kansas. His research focuses on disorders of speech fluency. Brian’s dedication and contributions have had a profound impact on students, clients, the community and the field of speech-language pathology.

Are you interested in a career in nursing? The School of Nursing is hosting an information session at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18 in 300 Ahlberg Hall.

Join nursing faculty to learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs at Wichita State, admission requirements and get your questions answered.

The Evelyn Hendren Cassat Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic at Wichita State offers free hearing evaluations to faculty and staff.

During the evaluations, an audiologist will test the patient’s hearing to determine if there is hearing loss and the type and severity of the loss. Hearing evaluations will last approximately one to two hours. If a patient does appear to have hearing loss, the appointment may last longer.

To schedule an appointment, call 316-978-3289. The clinic is located at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex at the intersection of 29th and Oliver streets.

The College of Health Professions has three patient-serving clinics that are open to the public. All clinics are accepting new patients and provide high-quality, affordable health care to the community.

• The Evelyn Hendren Cassat Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic provides speech-language and hearing services to people across the lifespan. The clinic faculty specialize in speaking, hearing, swallowing and spoken and written language impairments. The clinic offers a wide variety of audiology services, including hearing aid fitting and hearing aid repairs of all makes and models.
• The Delta Dental of Kansas Foundation Dental Hygiene Clinic offers a wide range of low-cost preventative, therapeutic and educational dental hygiene services.
• WSU’s General Dentistry’s services include cleanings, fillings, teeth whitening and dental implants. The dental clinic provides services in periodontics, endodontics, oral surgery and prosthodontics. The WSU General Dentistry Practice offers a discount for dental care to WSU students and their spouses and children.

The Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program at Wichita State has welcomed five new resident dentists in their 2024-25 class: Dr. Nick Desch, Dr. Claire Freeman, Dr. Elizabeth Kiefner, Dr. Emma King and Dr. Brad Miller.  

The AEGD program is a one-year dental residency program that provides dentists with advanced comprehensive clinical experience. This is the only dentistry education training in Kansas. 

The dentists practice at WSU General Dentistry, located on the corner of 29th and Oliver St. The clinic provides a full range of services including cleanings, whitening, fillings and implants, along with in-house specialists for periodontics, endodontics, oral surgery and prosthetics. The clinic is open to the public and currently accepting new patients. WSU students and their spouses and children are eligible for the Student Dental Discount program, which offers services that are up to 30% off the prices at a private dental practice.