Area preceptors earn awards from College of Health Professions

January 23, 2024 (Volume 47, Number 11)

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Pictured from left to right are Jessica Kever, Julie Verdusco, Gary Detweiler, Marissa Doletzsky, Amy Werling, Jill Bustin, Valerie Brickner, Matthew Lypka, Kelly Cartwright, Joe Dykstra, Ellen Smartt, Jennifer Vajda and Brian Kane.

The College of Health Professions honored area professionals who serve as preceptors for students in the college's 21 disciplines during a December awards ceremony at the DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health.

Denise Ludwig, professor of communication sciences and disorders and IPE center director, said awards are determined through nominations from students and faculty members. Last year, the College of Health Professions placed more than 5,100 students in hospitals, agencies, schools, and other health care settings.

Seventeen people, listed below, earned an Outstanding Preceptor Award.

• Marissa Doletzsky, speech-language pathology, Rockford Speech Therapy
• Joe Dykstra, athletic training, Calvin University
• Kelly Cartwright, physical therapy, Corewell Health 
• Gisele Pereira, medical dosimetry, University Hospitals
• Jill Bustin, health information management, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
• Brian Kane, radiation therapy, Trinity Health
• Amy Werling, physician assistant studies, Trinity Health
• Gary Detweiler, physician assistant studies, Trinity Health
• Julie Verdusco, physician assistant studies, Trinity Health     
• Deb Brewer, recreational therapy, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
• Matthew Lypka, public health, Corewell Health
• Courtney Van Note, medical sonography, Bronson Hospital
• Valerie Brickner, audiology, Westshore ENT and Allergy 
• Jennifer Vajda, clinical dietetics, Mission Point Healthcare Services
• Ellen Smartt, applied food and nutrition, At the Table
• Jessica Kever, occupational therapy, Mona Shores Schools
• Michelle Chvalva, medical laboratory sciences, Corewell Health

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