The perfect match
The Office of Clinical Affairs is proud to report that the DO Class of 2014 had a residency match rate of 100 percent. This is the first-time (in over six years) that there has been a 100 percent match rate.
Provider Profile: Meet Sharon Johansen
Name:Sharon K. Johansen, M.S., ATC, PTA Title:Physical Therapist Assistant Clinic:Physical Therapy Clinic Undergraduate School:Truman State University, Kirksville, Missouri Additional Degrees/Training:Master’s Degree in Sports MedicineCertified Athletic TrainerMassage Therapy What Attracted Me to Physical Therapy:I was working at Virginia Commonwealth University in the Sports Medicine
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The wisdom of stories told, witnessed and co-authored anew
During my 30-plus years as a pastoral psychotherapist, I listened to many stories. I learned to appreciate the fact that the life stories people shared with me were as important as the problem they brought for consultation, and that without the story, there was
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Student researchers reach goals
On Friday, July 18, more than 80 people gathered to celebrate the conclusion of Des Moines University’s 2014 Mentored Student Research Program. Impressively diverse with 13 undergraduate students from various colleges and universities, and 39 Des Moines University students representing
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Saturday workshops expand surgical skills
After producing two research papers based on her work with 10 cadaravic limbs last fall, Mindi Feilmeier, D.P.M.’05, FACFAS, was contacted by representatives of the surgical instrument company Stryker. They proposed bringing in equipment for a session with her, podiatric medical residents and Paul Dayton, D.P.M., FACFAS, a podiatric physician
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DMU students don white coats with pride, professionalism
The white coat signifies the excellence and caring demanded of individuals entering the health care professions. On Aug. 9, 2014, 372 Des Moines University clinical students accepted their white coats and the responsibilities they symbolize at the University’s annual White
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Reimer brings vision as new program director/chair
Rachel Reimer, Ph.D., has a proven track record of excellence in teaching and research. After serving DMU’s master of public health (MPH) program as an adjunct faculty member in 2008, she was appointed a full-time assistant professor in 2009 upon
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Provider Profile: Meet Dr. Shane McClinton
Name: Shane McClinton, D.P.T., OCS, FAAOMPT, CSCS Title: Physical Therapist/Assistant Professor Clinic: Physical Therapy Clinic Undergraduate School: Gustavus Adolphus College, Saint Peter, Minnesota Medical School: Des Moines University, Des Moines, Iowa Additional Degrees/Training: Board Certified in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (OCS)
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More than meets the eye: Diabetes can cause blurred vision, blindness
According to the National Eye Institute, diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in adults in the United States. The disease can lead to several eye complications, the most common being cataracts and diabetic retinopathy. Frequent changes in blood sugar
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