How does a medical student decide on a specialty as a career? What’s most important in residency applications, and how does the process work? What are red flags to watch out for when evaluating residency programs? And just how horrible
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‘One-stop Shop’ for Health Screenings, Information and Fun On Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, Des Moines University is hosting an informative event for adults aged 50 and older. The 50 and Better Health Fair will be held from 8 a.m. to
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Richard Pitts, D.O.’73, Ph.D., was named a Healthcare Hero by the Community Health Initiative of Orange County, CA, at its eighth annual celebration Oct. 4, 2023. Pitts is chief medical officer at CalOptima Health, overseeing its health care delivery system
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Katherine Dvorak, D.O.’20, joined the family medicine team at Knoxville Hospital and Clinics in Knoxville, IA. She completed her residency at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines.
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Scott Doherty, D.P.M.’01, was included in Marquis Who’s Who for his noteworthy accomplishments. He is a surgical podiatric physician with Ascension Medical Group Providence in Mobile, AL, and the sole podiatrist at the Providence Hospital.
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Christy Ralston, M.S.P.A.S.’23, PA-C, joined MercyOne Clinton North Health Plaza in Clinton, IA.
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Kevin Kincaid, M.H.A.’09, CEO of Knoxville, IA, Hospital and Clinics, received the 2023 Excellence in Leadership Award from the Iowa Hospital Association. The award is presented to an outstanding Iowa hospital or health system executive who shows achievement in local,
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Julie Hinders, M.H.A.’03, joined the University of Minnesota – Crookston as program director of health management and tenure-track associate professor. She previously served as the master of health care administration program director and department chair of business and health services
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Des Moines University, located in West Des Moines, Iowa, and Indian Hills Community College, which has campuses in Centerville and Ottumwa, Iowa, have announced a new partnership to create enhanced pathways for IHCC students seeking careers in occupational therapy. The
Rachel Egdorf Gerber, D.P.M.’19, joined the practice of William D. Fishco, D.P.M., in Anthem, AZ. She completed her podiatric residency at AMITA Health in Chicago and a reconstructive foot and ankle fellowship at St. Mary’s General Hospital in New Jersey.
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