DMU’s Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program has great reason to celebrate, as do we all on their behalf. This week, the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the […]
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Laura B. Schiltz, PA-C’17, joined the surgery and pre-anesthesia departments of Winona Health in Winona, MN. A member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, she received her associate of science in nursing degree from Kaplan University in Urbandale, IA,
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Des Moines University applauds its graduates who work every day to enhance the health and well-being of their communities, the nation and the world. These distinguished individuals include this year’s Alumni of the Year – Shane McClinton, Steven Grekin and
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Mindy Baccam Southmammavong, PA-C’15, joined the Pella Regional Health Centers at the Pella Medical Clinic in Pella, IA. She has worked within a clinical setting since earning her DMU degree.
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Jessica A. Mathisen, PA-C’06, was elected to the National Alumni Association Board of Buena Vista University (BVU) in Storm Lake, IA. She is a 2004 BVU graduate and a physician assistant with Iowa Kidney Physicians in Des Moines.
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Des Moines University awarded 455 degrees in eight programs at the 117th annual Commencement Ceremony on May 26. Family, friends, faculty and staff celebrated the graduates throughout the week with programs, awards and a campus picnic. Check out the photos of our happy grads
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Des Moines University is the nation’s number-one producer of general practice health care providers, and that was evident at a recent reception for seven members of the Class of 2017. These graduates – five in DMU’s osteopathic medical program and
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Larry J. Baker, D.O.’77, FACEP, was appointed medical director of DMU’s physician assistant program. He has practiced in central Iowa for more than 30 years and has remained involved with the University by serving on the board of trustees, including
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Shannon Layton Scruggs, PA-C’13, recently was awarded the specialty credential, Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She received the CAQ in emergency medicine, a distinction earned by meeting licensure, education and experience
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Paul M. McCoy, PA-C’11, recently was awarded the specialty credential, Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. He received the CAQ in emergency medicine, a distinction earned by meeting licensure, education and experience
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