As a student in the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (CPMS) in the mid-1980s, Phillip Ward made the commitment to being a leader in his medical school and in his profession. Given the state of each at the time,
Early advocate for CPMS, his profession Read More
Kathryn Comstock and her husband, Brad, welcomed their first child, Conrad Clark, on Feb. 19, 2014. She practices at Page Foot and Ankle in St. Louis and surrounding cities.
Kathryn T. Comstock, D.P.M.’09 Read More
Kyle T. Pearson recently graduated from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center foot and ankle surgical residency program. He plans to join Rezin Orthopedics in Morris, IL, as a foot and ankle surgeon.
Kyle T. Pearson, D.P.M.’11, M.H.A.’11 Read More
Kyle Duncan says he’s “really good” at complaining, but he learned at an early age that bellyaching about issues isn’t enough. “I’ve always wanted to be in a position to fix things, whether it was being captain of the football
DMU student helps set up APMSA for continued success Read More
Darwin Schossow, D.O.’86, was honored with the Life Service Award of the Iowa Osteopathic Medical Association at the Upper Midwest Osteopathic Health Conference May 1-4 in Des Moines. The award recognizes osteopathic physician members of the association who have spent
Darwin L. Schossow, D.O.’86 Read More
A recent early March morning in Des Moines was the kind that would make most medical students – most people, for that matter – hit the snooze button and crawl deeper under the covers. Central Iowa was under yet another four inches of
Reaching out to the unsheltered Read More
One of the things I have always struggled with as a person and a health care provider is how to approach a friend, a colleague, a patient who is having personal challenges. How do you let them know you are
What to say? What to do? Read More
Des Moines University will grant 539 degrees at its 2014 Commencement Ceremony, the 114th in the university’s history, on Saturday, May 24, at 10 a.m. at Hy-Vee Hall in the Iowa Events Center, 730 Third Street, Des Moines. The dean
Des Moines University’s 114th commencement ceremony to award 539 degrees Read More
Last fall, members of DMU’s American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine Club (AAPSM) enjoyed “Friday Night Lights” with more professional learning and not so much drama as the popular NBC television program. “The Sports Medicine Club talked with me about
More in sports: learning lessons on the sidelines Read More
Nicole and DJ Jedlicka welcomed their second son, Emmett John, on March 19. He weighed seven pounds, nine ounces, and measured 20 inches.
Nicole M. Jedlicka, D.P.M.’10 Read More