Jake Eisenschink, D.P.M.’19, AACFAS, was among the authors of the article “Cheilectomy alone in patients with elevatus yields poor 5-year survival rate,” published in the July 2023 issue of the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is a podiatric […]
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Keegan Duelfer, D.P.M.’19, was lead author of the article “Tibialis anterior tendon rupture surgical treatments and outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis,” published in the July 2023 issue of the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is in the
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Wallace Boeve, Ed.D., PA-C, has been recognized as a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Physician Associates, the national membership organization for PAs. Boeve has been dean of the College of Health Sciences at Des Moines University since 2020.
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Des Moines University and Grand View University, located in the Greater Des Moines area, have announced a new partnership to create enhanced pathways for Grand View students seeking medical and health sciences careers. The partnership is intended to benefit students
Jill Frerichs, D.P.M.’01, FACFAS, joined Pella Regional Health Center in Pella and Prairie City, IA, in June. Board-certified in foot, rearfoot and ankle surgery and a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and the American Board
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Katarina “Kat” Astrup, M.S.P.A.S.’14, graduated from DMU’s physician assistant program with student debt, but that didn’t prevent her from experiencing “lifestyle creep” — the tendency of new graduates who suddenly have an income to prioritize material rewards over financial stability.
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While the vocalists who perform the national anthem at Des Moines University’s annual Commencement ceremony typically do so as soloists, a singing trio of graduating osteopathic medical students was more fitting for this year’s 123rd Commencement on June 1, 2023.
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Lee Rogers, D.P.M.’04, was elected to a two-year term as treasurer of the International Federation of Podiatrists at its annual general meeting in June. Headquartered in Paris, FIP was founded in 1947 and has grown to 20 member countries representing
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Kanan Kappelman, M.H.A.’13, is marketing manager for the Iowa Economic Development Authority.
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Jennifer Havens, M.H.A.’16, R.N., FACHE, chief executive officer of Grinnell Regional Medical Center in Grinnell, IA, was a featured panelist during the Evolving Systems of Care for the Future discussion session during the American Hospital Association’s 2023 annual membership meeting.
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