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Doctor of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery at DMU
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Humboldt, IA
College of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery
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The College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Des Moines University is America's center of excellence for innovative podiatric education, research and community service. The college was the first podiatry school to be affiliated with an academic health science center and is one of nine podiatric medical schools in the nation.
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The scope of podiatric medicine goes beyond foot care by emphasizing the importance of the foot to a person's overall health and well-being.
Learn more about podiatric medicine.
Podiatric doctors treat patients who have a range of foot problems:
- They prevent, diagnose and treat disorders and diseases of the foot and ankle for patients of all ages.
- They surgically and orthopedically correct foot and ankle problems.
- They care for patients with diabetes, who are vulnerable to limb-threatening complications.
- They treat patients with medical conditions such as poor circulation, gout, neurological disorders and arthritis.
More information about podiatry
- American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- The Podiatric Profession
- American Association for Women Podiatrists, Inc.
Questions?
Interested in learning more? Please contact our admission office at 800-240-2767, extension 1538, or e-mail CPMSadmit@dmu.edu.
