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A Step Ahead

A Step Ahead. Why podiatric medicine? Why Des Moines University? Why Des Moines, Iowa?. Why Podiatric Medicine?. The Foot Complex structure designed for balance and mobility Highly significant interaction with rest of the body

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A Step Ahead

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  1. A Step Ahead

  2. Why podiatric medicine? Why Des Moines University? Why Des Moines, Iowa?

  3. Why Podiatric Medicine? • The Foot • Complex structure designed for balance and mobility • Highly significant interaction with rest of the body • May be first area to reveal signs of systemic medical conditions

  4. Why Podiatric Medicine? • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine • Specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of foot disorders, diseases, and injuries • Works closely with other health professionals to treat and control disease

  5. Why Podiatric Medicine? • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine • Makes independent decisions • Performs surgery • Prescribes medications • Utilizes radiographic and laboratory tests for diagnostic purposes • Orders physical therapy

  6. Why Podiatric Medicine? • Benefits of a Podiatric Medical Career • Professional Satisfaction • Alleviating human suffering • Flexible practice hours • Balanced lifestyle

  7. Why Podiatric Medicine? • Need for Podiatric Physicians • Baby Boomers • More miles on their feet • More active lifestyles means more injury-prone • Largest segment of population • Diabetes • Reaching epidemic proportions

  8. Why Podiatric Medicine? • Podiatric Subspecialties • Diabetic foot • Geriatrics • Pediatrics (Podopediatrics) • Biomechanics/Orthopedics • Sports Medicine

  9. Why Podiatric Medicine? 11th Highest Paid Profession in U.S. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2000 Average Net Income $134,557 • 0 - 2 years $ 63,088 • 3 - 5 years $104,909 • 6 - 9 years $126,717 • 10 - 14 years $143,141 • 15 - 24 years $158,509 • 25+ years $125,000 • Source: APMA 2002

  10. Why Des Moines University? • University Setting • Health sciences university • 22-acre campus • Unique Education • Combined basic sciences

  11. Why Des Moines University? • Podiatric Medical Education • Basic Sciences • Clinical Sciences • Podiatric Medicine

  12. Why Des Moines University? • Basic Sciences • Anatomy • Biochemistry • Physiology • Microbiology • Pathology • Histology

  13. Why Des Moines University? Clinical Sciences • Pharmacology • Endocrinology • Neurology • Cardiology • Hematology • Rheumatology • Dermatology • Respiratory System • Gastrointestinal System • Renal System • Nutrition • Orthopedics

  14. Why Des Moines University? Podiatric Medicine • Lower Limb Anatomy • Radiology • Biomechanics • Surgery • Advanced Cardiac Life Support • Basic Surgical Skills • Managed Care • Medical Research • Gerontology • Trauma/Emergency Medicine

  15. Why Des Moines University? • Clinical Training • 24 months • DMU Foot & Ankle Institute • County Hospital • Ambulatory Clinics • Long-Term Care Facilities • Community Practices

  16. Why Des Moines University? • Outcomes on national board exams • Part One • 100% Pass rate for the last three years • Part Two • 97% Pass rate, Class of 2003 • PM Lexis (Part Three) • Above the national average for more than six years

  17. Why Des Moines University? • Residency Placement • 2003 National Residencies • 64% multi-year programs • CPMS Class of 2003 Residencies • 93% placed in multi-year surgical programs

  18. Why Des Moines University? • Class of 2007 Averages • Overall GPA – 3.3 • Science GPA – 3.1 • MCAT – 20

  19. Why Des Moines University? • Pre-Requisites • Biology – 8 Hours* • Chemistry – 8 Hours* • Organic Chemistry – 8 Hours* • Physics – 8 Hours* • English – 6 Hours • *Lab Required

  20. Why Des Moines University? • Pre-Requisites • 90 semester hours • Bachelor’s degree recommended • MCAT preferred • Pre-professional advisory committee evaluation • Interview required

  21. Why Des Moines University? • Online application available through AACPM • Apply to all 6 member schools with same application • Application cycle begins in September for class that starts the following August

  22. Why Des Moines, Iowa? • Low cost of living • High quality of life • All the amenities of a big city without the problems

  23. A Step Ahead

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