Kelsey Castek, D.P.T.’20
Kelsey Castek, D.P.T.’20, is a physical therapist with Physical Therapy Solutions in Dyersville, IA.
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DMU College of Health Sciences honors distinguished graduates
Graduation ceremonies are a centuries-old tradition wrapped in the obligatory pomp and circumstance. However, this year’s Commencement at Des Moines University – as at other universities, colleges and high schools nationwide – took on a new format in that it
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Margaret “Maggi” Schutte Meyer, D.P.T.’16
Maggi Schutte Meyer, D.P.T.’16, is a physical therapist in rehabilitation services at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. She has been accepted into the Integrative Oncology Scholars (IOS) Program through the University of Michigan and National Cancer Institute.
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DMU graduates a new generation of health care professionals
Graduation ceremonies are a centuries-old tradition wrapped in the obligatory pomp and circumstance. However, this year’s Commencement at Des Moines University – as at other universities, colleges and high schools nationwide – took on a new format in that it
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Dean Cahalan retires on a high note
COLLEAGUES DON’T HESITATE when they describe Jodi Cahalan, PA-C’89, M.S.’93, M.P.H.’01, Ph.D., DFAAPA: “Highly respected.” “A very talented health care professional and executive in health sciences education.” “Genuinely passionate about her work.” But ask Cahalan about her retirement in March
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Kevin Hejtmanek, D.P.T.’07, M.H.A.’20
Kevin Hejtmanek, D.P.T.’07, completed his master’s degree in health care administration (M.H.A.) at Des Moines University in May 2020. He also was selected for the Dean’s Leadership Award, which recognizes one student in the graduating class chosen by faculty within
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Jonathan Severson, D.P.T.’15
Jonathan Severson, D.P.T.’15, is a physical therapist with Select Therapy headquartered in Baxter, MN. His specialties and interests include the cervical spine, headaches, and post-surgical and vestibular rehabilitation.
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DMU D.P.T. student awarded IPTA scholarship
Alex Harms says it took him “a long time to find physical therapy”; as an undergraduate, he expected to pursue a career in mental health clinical work. Now, however, the second-year student in DMU’s doctor of physical therapy (D.P.T.) program
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Rehab director shares her observations and praise
This story was submitted by Cheryl Scott, D.P.T.’07 Being the Director of Rehab at an inpatient rehab facility during this time definitely has its opportunities and challenges. We are deemed to be an overflow hospital to our acute care hospitals
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Full lockdown PT in Wisconsin
This story was submitted by Jessica Seyler, D.P.T.’09 I currently work at Rennes Health and Rehab Center in De Pere, WI as a PT(which includes short term rehab, LTC, OP, ALF and CBRF). We are currently in full lockdown, no
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