Poised on Collin Pehde’s desk, as if waiting for marching orders, are several lower limbs and feet produced with a three-dimensional printer. He holds one that has a satiny blue sheen and points out the ankle deformity that caused a […]
3D models enhance education, patient care Read More
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
DMU CPMS students are also active researchers Read More
While many factors came into play, the simplified story is that Edee Wildman’s path to podiatric medicine was first cleared by an “absolutely crazy” pig named Rosa. Growing up in Santa Cruz, CA, Edee Wildman joined 4-H at age 8,
Porcine passion pulls student to Iowa, podiatric medicine Read More
In the Navy, on a congresswoman’s staff and now at Walter Reed Medical Center, Shevonne Wells is carving her path as a podiatric physician determined to be involved in health care policy and advocacy. Shevonne Wells, D.P.M.’11, M.H.A.’11, DABPM, FACFAS,
Armed to advocate for professional parity Read More
“I like to compete. I was looking for something that challenges me physically, mentally, and feels like sport. The anticipation of the start of the WOD (workout of the day) and the commitment of 10-15 people around you, inspires us
Spotlight: Robert Yoho, D.P.M., FACFAS Read More
Brittany Nino’s reasons are personal for joining Dean Robert Yoho, D.P.M., M.S., FACFAS, in his research on diabetes, vitamin D and other factors in the body. “Diabetes runs in my family, and since I started school I have had family
CPMS student awarded selective APMSA grant Read More
Des Moines Register columnist Daniel Finney recently addressed DMU students candidly about his lifetime battle with obesity, chronic depression and acute anxiety and the turnaround journey he is pursuing. He purposely chose a natural weight loss process versus gastric bypass
Daniel Finney addresses DMU Grand Rounds Read More
Jeffrey Dikis, D.P.M.; R. Tim Yoho, D.P.M., FACFAS, dean of the DMU College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery; and Vassilios Vardaxis, Ph.D., professor of physical therapy, were authors of “A Retrospective Review of the Effect of Metatarsus Adductus on Healing
Jeffrey Dikis, D.P.M.’12 Read More
Taunts and teasing did not deter students from dropping their deans into the dunk tank at the second annual DMU Palooza. One by one, the University’s three deans —Jodi Cahalan, Ph.D., M.P.H., M.S., PA-C, DFAAPA (College of Health Sciences) ; J.D. Polk, D.O.,
Students step right up to dunk their deans at DMU Palooza Read More
Growing up in a low-income household in Portland, OR, Cindy Lin didn’t see a doctor until she was 16 years old. That and the influence of her parents fueled her drive to work hard, help others and treat all people
Student goes big in service Read More