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Success and Wellness: Joy “Schiller the Killer” Built It

Joy Schiller shaped DMU’s award-winning wellness program for 35 years. As she retires, her impact and legacy continue to inspire a healthier campus.

Alex Ngo, D.P.M.’26, Gage Caudell, D.P.M.’05, FACFAS, and Townsen Kennington, D.P.M.’21, pose for a photo.

Bridging Education and Practice in Podiatry

As a testament to his dedication to podiatry education, Gage Caudell, D.P.M.’05, FACFAS, initiated the first fellowship program at his practice.

Joshua Vest, D.P.M.’08, FACFAS, and Elizabeth Gajardo-Stitt, D.P.M.’25, post for a photo.

The Path to Podiatry Through Growth and Guidance

Elizabeth Gajardo-Sitt, D.P.M.’25, found her way to podiatric medicine after experiencing an injury and becoming a patient of DMU alumnus, Joshua Vest, D.P.M.’08, FACFAS.

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Class Notes

Mark LeDuc, D.O.’02, FACOOG

Mark LeDuc, D.O.’02, FACOOG, joined Des Moines University on July 8, 2024, as associate dean for clinical affairs of the College of Osteopathic Medicine. Previously, he practiced at the Mercy Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic in Mason City, IA.

Gary Stuck, D.O.’83, FAAFP

Gary Stuck, D.O.’83, FAAFP, retired in June 2024 after serving since 2018 as chief medical officer of Advocate Health, the nation’s third-largest nonprofit hospital system with 68 hospitals. Prior to that, he served patients for 32 years as a family […]

Thomas Klein, D.O.’04, D.P.M.’98

Thomas Klein, D.O.’04, D.P.M.’98, was elected president of the Polk County, IA, Medical Society Executive Council. He is a board-certified interventional pain management specialist at Iowa Ortho in Des Moines.

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