DMU’s Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Class of 2025 and 2026 exceeded the national average on the APMLE.
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Two Des Moines University faculty members were recently consulted for their expert insights on lower limb, feet and ankle health.
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Praised as a lifelong leader and tireless champion of innovation in medical education, Leonard A. Levy, D.P.M., M.P.H., founding dean of Des Moines University’s College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, died in February 2023. He was 87. Known at the
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Des Moines University’s College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (CPMS) has received a grant of up to $100,000 from the Bako Medical Education Foundation Inc. (BMEF) to establish an endowed scholarship that supports podiatric medical education. The grant will be
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When Allen Kempf, D.P.M., M.S., and Jarrod Smith, D.P.M., FACFAS, joined the faculty of the DMU College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (CPMS) this year, they didn’t need a campus tour to get to know their way around. Both men
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Robert Clements tested whether using plastinated specimens helps students identify anatomical structures on MRI scans. Kiera Benge-Shea investigated the surgical management of a rare congenital lower limb deformity. Donald McDonald examined methods to determine the cost-effectiveness of treatment options for
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To faculty in DMU’s College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (CPMS) and on-campus Foot and Ankle Clinic, “lifelong learning” is not an empty phrase. It’s what they practice and emphasize among their students. A recent example is an advanced surgical
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Known for their community service, DMU students were again out in full force this fall. As volunteers and fundraisers for worthy medical causes, they continued to help make life better for others – although they would tell you they’re the ones who reap the benefits.
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While most people think of a triathlon as an endurance sport for just the very fit, Hal Hatchett, D.P.M.’00, considers it a combination of the activities kids love – swimming, bicycling and running. After he and his family moved last
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One of the worst things women do to their feet is wear high-heeled, high-fashion shoes, says Jill Frerichs, D.P.M.’01, assistant professor in the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. Here’s how to kick the evil shoe habit: Stand up straight