Josh Kruize, PA-C’20
Josh Kruize, PA-C’20, joined the Mille Lacs Health System in Onamia, MN.
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Nadine Miller, PA-C’05
Nadine Miller, PA-C’05, joined Skin Care Doctors, P.A., in its Edina and Orono, MN, offices. A board-certified dermatology physician assistant, she has experience in medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology. She has served as a clinical preceptor for several physician assistant
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DMU College of Health Sciences honors distinguished graduates
Graduation ceremonies are a centuries-old tradition wrapped in the obligatory pomp and circumstance. However, this year’s Commencement at Des Moines University – as at other universities, colleges and high schools nationwide – took on a new format in that it
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DMU graduates a new generation of health care professionals
Graduation ceremonies are a centuries-old tradition wrapped in the obligatory pomp and circumstance. However, this year’s Commencement at Des Moines University – as at other universities, colleges and high schools nationwide – took on a new format in that it
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Dean Cahalan retires on a high note
COLLEAGUES DON’T HESITATE when they describe Jodi Cahalan, PA-C’89, M.S.’93, M.P.H.’01, Ph.D., DFAAPA: “Highly respected.” “A very talented health care professional and executive in health sciences education.” “Genuinely passionate about her work.” But ask Cahalan about her retirement in March
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Gas station “explosion” sparks real-world learning
The explosion of a gas station near Des Moines University’s campus tossed a recent Saturday morning into chaos. Gas station employees and others in the vicinity who suffered burns, broken bones and other serious injuries were transported to DMU’s Olsen
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Rob Birk, B.S.P.A.’02
Rob Birk, B.S.P.A.’02, left family practice in Oconto, WI, and in November 2019 joined the Emergency Medicine Group at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Rhinelander, WI. His wife, Jamie, a certified surgical technologist, also joined Ascension St. Mary’s in December.
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Andrew Petersen, PA-C’14
Andrew Petersen, PA-C’14, recently was appointed regional chair of the Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants (NP/PA) Council for Mayo Clinic’s southwest Minnesota region. He also serves as NP/PA director of emergency medicine for the region. He resides in Mankato, MN.
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Abigail Schiltz, PA-C’18
Abigail Schiltz, PA-C’18, is a psychiatry physician assistant with the Des Moines (IA) Pastoral Counseling Center. She recently completed a residency training program in family medicine at the University of Iowa. Her practice includes treatment of male and female patients
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Susan Koehler, PA-C’00
Susan Koehler, PA-C’00, is a psychiatry physician assistant with the Des Moines (IA) Pastoral Counseling Center. She has been awarded the NCCPA Certificate of Added Qualifications in Psychiatry. Susan’s general psychiatry practice includes treatment of children, adolescents and adults with mood
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