Faculty and Staff — MSPAS

Faculty Who Lead the Way

When you learn with Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, you learn from exceptional instructors and recognized leaders who never lose sight of what matters most: you.

Our Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program faculty are experienced clinicians and educators who practice in areas such as pediatrics, emergency medicine, orthopedics and neurosurgery, volunteer with local and national physician assistant organizations and serve on statewide medical boards. That means you’ll always be learning from professionals who are deeply engaged in the latest advancements in education and clinical practice.

With a current student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1, you’ll never be just a face in the crowd. You’ll have direct access to your instructors and the individualized attention you deserve.

Willey, Kenna

Kenna Willey, DMS, MPAS, PA-C, PA-C

PA Director of Clinical Education

Delaney, Laura

Laura Delaney, MPAS'99, PA-C

PA Assistant Director of Clinical Education

Opseth, Heather

Heather Opseth, DMS, PA-C

Assistant Director for the Physician Assistant Program in CHS

Clark, Craig

Craig Clark, DO, FACC, FAHA, FHFSA

Medical Director/Associate Professor

Hegland, Kasandra

Kasandra Hegland, BS

Academic Assistant

Horgen, Danielle

Danielle Horgen, MMS

Assistant Professor

Kennedy, Heidi

Heidi Kennedy, AAS

Clerkship Coordinator

Roberts, David

David Roberts, MS

Assistant Professor

Rosas, Shelby

Shelby Rosas, BS

Clerkship Coordinator

Tucker, Luann

Luann Tucker

Academic Assistant

Vandehaar, Karen

Karen Vandehaar, MPAP, PA-C, ATC

Assistant Professor

Admissions Staff

The Admissions staff is here to assist you. Please contact us if you have any questions about the admission process by calling 515-271-1499 or email DMUAdmit@dmu.edu.

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