Community Engagement and Workforce Initiatives

Faculty in the School of Health Professions are driven by a passion to improve the overall health of our communities.

Our multidisciplinary approach unites clinical practice, education and research and builds on our strong community partnerships.

Skilled KU faculty practitioners educate the next generation of health care providers and develop innovative ways to promote health. View our faculty practice strategic plan (PDF) and explore the active faculty health care areas.

Active Faculty Health Care Areas

Dietetics & Nutrition

Dietetics and Nutrition faculty within the KU School of Health Professions impact community health outcomes via projects and consultation.

Health Information Management

Health Information Management faculty within the KU School of Health Professions can shepherd projects and consult on health information concerns.

Hearing

Faculty in the Department of Hearing and Speech at the KU School of Health Professions practice their expertise in various clinical settings.

Laboratory Sciences

Faculty from the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences in the KU School of Health Professions practice their expertise via analysis of patient specimens.

Nursing Anesthesia

Faculty in the Department of Nurse Anesthesia Education in the KU School of Health Professions work at local health care centers for their clinical practice.

Occupational Therapy

Clinics, schools and community-based partners benefit from interactions with the Department of Occupational Therapy faculty in the KU School of Health Professions.

Physical Therapy

Faculty from the Department of Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Science and Athletic Training in the KU School of Health Professions practice in clinical settings.

Respiratory Therapy

Faculty in the Department of Respiratory Therapy at the KU School of Health Professions practice their expertise in various clinical settings.

Speech & Language

Faculty from the Department of Hearing and Speech in the KU School of Health Professions practice their expertise via clinical interactions.