A Step Ahead

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A Step Ahead
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Why podiatric medicine? Why Des Moines
University? Why Des Moines, Iowa?
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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

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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

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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

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Why Podiatric Medicine?

• Benefits of a Podiatric Medical Career
• Professional Satisfaction
• Alleviating human suffering
• Flexible practice hours
• Balanced lifestyle

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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

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Why Podiatric Medicine?

• Podiatric Subspecialties
• Diabetic foot
• Geriatrics
• Pediatrics (Podopediatrics)
• Biomechanics/Orthopedics
• Sports Medicine

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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
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Why Des Moines University?

• University Setting
• Health sciences university
• 22-acre campus
• Unique Education
• Combined basic sciences

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Why Des Moines University?

• Podiatric Medical Education
• Basic Sciences
• Clinical Sciences
• Podiatric Medicine

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Why Des Moines University?

• Basic Sciences
• Anatomy
• Biochemistry
• Physiology
• Microbiology
• Pathology
• Histology

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Why Des Moines University?
Clinical Sciences

• Pharmacology
• Endocrinology
• Neurology
• Cardiology
• Hematology
• Rheumatology

• Dermatology
• Respiratory System
• Gastrointestinal System
• Renal System
• Nutrition
• Orthopedics

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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

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Why Des Moines University?

• Clinical Training
• 24 months
• DMU Foot Ankle Institute
• County Hospital
• Ambulatory Clinics
• Long-Term Care Facilities
• Community Practices

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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

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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

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Why Des Moines University?

• Class of 2007 Averages
• Overall GPA 3.3
• Science GPA 3.1
• MCAT 20

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Why Des Moines University?

• Pre-Requisites
• Biology 8 Hours
• Chemistry 8 Hours
• Organic Chemistry 8 Hours
• Physics 8 Hours
• English 6 Hours
• Lab Required

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Why Des Moines University?

• Pre-Requisites
• 90 semester hours
• Bachelors degree recommended
• MCAT preferred
• Pre-professional advisory committee evaluation
• Interview required

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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

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Why Des Moines, Iowa?

• Low cost of living
• High quality of life
• All the amenities of a big city without the
  problems

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