Kim Michael, EdD, MA, RDMS, RVT, FSDMS, is a Professor in the College of Allied Health Professions at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) where she also holds the Anderson Distinguished Professorship. She has been involved in sonography education since 1991 and has served as the Director of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program since 1998. Dr. Michael has authored or co-authored over 50 publications related to sonography and health professions education. Her current research interests include interprofessional education and belongingness in the clinical learning environment.