AT DES MOINES UNIVERSITY DPMDoctor of Podiatric Medicine Qualifying Enjoy a profession that does a world of good for admission To be admitted to DMU’s College of Podiatric Medicine our podiatric medical education will shape your career – so choose a university and Surgery, you need: • A bachelor’s degree in any with an exceptional program and outstanding reputation. Des Moines University’s field, or 90 semester hours • Biology: 8 semester hours College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery is America’s center of excellence for with labs Y • General Chemistry: 8 semester innovative education, scholarly activity and community service. hours with labs Our students lead the nation in board exam pass rates. Preceptors seek our students • Organic Chemistry: 8 semester hours with labs for competitive residencies. Graduates hold leadership positions across the profession. • Physics: 8 semester hours with labs And faculty members are renowned for their clinical skills and scholarly contributions. • English or Language Arts: 6 semester hours The college was the first school of podiatric medicine to be affiliated with an academic • MCAT score

health science center, an alliance that offers you many educational and resource See more detailed information on pages 10-11. advantages as well as opportunities to interact with other future health care providers.

Des Moines University: All graduate, all health care THE PROFESSION Founded in 1898, Des Moines University offers all graduate programs in its three colleges: Osteopathic Medicine, Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, and Health Sciences. Its mission is to educate tomorrow’s physicians, health educators and scientists in a collaborative Opportunities and diversity in practice abound in podiatric environment where principles of health, wellness and research foster effective, medicine. Using a wide variety of medical skills, from surgery to 3 Colleges + 9 Programs = professional and empathetic care of individuals and populations. Total orthopedics to physical therapy, podiatric physicians make real enrollment is nearly 1,800 full- and part-time students.

differences in their patients’ mobility, wellness and quality of life. One Great University What this means for you: All DMU programs focus on medicine and the health sciences, so Podiatric physicians: faculty and students share a common orientation toward patient care. • prevent, diagnose and treat disorders and diseases of the foot and ankle for patients of all ages • surgically and orthopedically correct foot and ankle problems • care for patients with diabetes, who are vulnerable to limb- threatening complications • treat patients with medical conditions such as poor circulation, gout, neurological disorders and arthritis

These doctors benefit their patients with the knowledge of how conditions and function of the foot, ankle and leg affect the rest of the body and overall health. For more information about the podia- try profession, visit www.apma.org.

2 3 2 3 Podiatric medicine is a profession on the rise: Increases in foot and ankle disorders PROGRAM OVERVIEW among diabetic and aging populations and those engaged in exercise and sports create a growing demand for podiatric medical services. Podiatric physicians also enjoy diverse daily activities in a collegial, family-friendly profession and wide variety of settings.

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odiatric medical students at DMU are trained as physicians first and Quick FACTS specialists second, an approach that creates the greatest competence, • Program length: four years

ability and career opportunities. Taught and mentored by caring, expert DPM P • Average entering class size: 58 faculty, DMU students benefit from a curriculum that integrates the basic sciences, body systems and problem-based learning and facilities that offer • First-year student/faculty ratio: 7 to 1 real-world experiences. That combination fosters exceptional placement rates • Class of 2013: 58 students among students in programs at many of the top-recognized medi- (20 females) cal centers in the country. It’s the best preparation for clinical training, board • Average age of students: 25 exams and patient care in a wide range of settings.

Real-world preparation, real-life advantages

An exceptional environment

The summer after their second year, CPMS students experience rotations with physicians • Average entering grade point of Des Moines University Clinic’s Foot and Ankle Institute, the largest group of podiatric average: 3.41 cumulative; physicians in . More than 7,000 patients are seen at the institute annually, exposing 3.35 science students to a variety of pathologies. • Average MCAT score: 23 DMU’s Iowa Simulation Center for Patient Safety and Clinical Skills offers exceptional opportunities to practice and improve clinical skills on highly lifelike medical mannequins. • The first class of 30 students Students can draw “blood” from these simulators, start IVs, catheterize, defibrillate, intubate enrolled in 1982 and perform chest compressions. Students encounter a variety of cases, learn from their mistakes and gain knowledge, skills and confidence before they treat real patients. • Alumni live in all 50 states, “Between my second and Canada, Puerto Rico and third years, I started work- In the Standarized Performance Assessment Laboratory, students participate in medical several European countries ing with patients in the DMU scenarios, interacting with standardized patients who are trained to play the role of actual patients. Students then review video of their patient encounters and learn from faculty Clinic. I wasn’t sure what to evaluations. This training enhances students’ interpersonal and physical exam skills. expect, but the clinicians  The Surgery Skills Center includes simulation model labs, a computer technology lab and understand what you’re  a simulation operating room lab with a digital overhead camera, laparoscopic equipment and going through; they know station monitors for viewing and recording procedures. Students integrate medical knowledge you have to observe to and critical thinking, learn and practice fundamental and advanced technical skills, and use and explore advances in technology. learn. In podiatric medicine,  you can focus on trauma, The Gross Anatomy Laboratory features computer-aided instruction with 32-inch flat screen monitors at 43 dissection stations. Each offers dissection instructions linked to images from surgery, wound care. You Netter’s Atlas of Human Anatomy online. Video files of laboratory orientations and reviews are can generalize in a small available to students, as are CT/MRI images, plain film radiographs and three-dimensional town or specialize in a large images converted from CT/MRI scans. city hospital. The profession The Human Performance Laboratory uses computerized motion analysis equipment to assess is what you make of it.” and evaluate muscle, joint and nerve problems that contribute to movement disorders. Test results give staff and students a better understanding of the disorders to improve patient care. NICOLE MASON JEDLICKA, The laboratory also enhances DMU’s rich research environment. 5 4 DUBUQUE, IOWA Cu rricu lu m Over the past five years, CPMS students have aver- aged a first-time pass rate of 96 percent on Part 1 and 95 percent on Part 2 of the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners. The average first-time pass rates for students of all podiatric medical colleges, Learning for a lifetime including CPMS, are 81 Doctor of Podiatricpercent and Medicine 83 percent Prog for ram Parts 1 and 2, respectively.

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N Anatomy Physiology are connected University’s osteopathic medical students IO A Year AT Biochem/Molec. Genetics Cell Biology Microbiology Pathology Geriatrics Technology is incorporated during your first year and part of year two. That 1 IENT Intro to Podiatric Medicine IMM Physical Diagnosis throughout the curriculum will equip you to think and respond as a physician. OR to support your education. Neuroanatomy This “connected learning” You will benefit from a breadth of teaching is an ongoing process of methods and learning opportunities. In addition Pharmacology Behav Med Biomech & Surg Clinical Rotations discovery and innovation to traditional lectures, textbooks and two-dimen- that blends the Internet, Year Cardio/Resp Endo Hem Neuro Renal GI/Nutri Biomech Boards hardware and software in K sional illustrations, DMU students use online 2 K Lower Limb Anatomy EA

ways that benefit you on EA campus and during off-campus applications, computer animation, motion analysis Clin Pod Med & Diag clinical training. Here are and lifelike models in state-of-the-art facilities. some of its components: DMU invests in technology-driven tools that make learning more efficient and • You receive a laptop com- Basic Surgical Lwr Ext Lwr Ext Comm

real-world – a key advantage in fast-paced medical fields. Derm Trauma Principles & WINTER PrBR actices of Evidence Based Podiatric Medicine puter and an iTouch for use on Year Skills Health SPRING BR campus, at home and during DMU’s podiatric medical curriculum lets you specialize in the lower extremity 3 Clinical Rotations clinical rotations. Upon gradu- but ensures you will be knowledgeable in using a variety of specialties – vascular, ation, you own both. surgical, therapeutic, dermatological and more – to assess and treat patients. • Wireless access Boards connects you to the Univer- The College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery of body systems. After completing the lower limb 4th Year Clinical Assessments sity’s computer network and offers a four-year program that leads to the anatomy course, they study podiatric medicine, Year Internet Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree. diagnostic procedures, biomechanics and foot and 4 anywhere on campus without Clinical Rotations cables or data ports. ankle surgery. YEAR 1 – Basic Sciences • The student portal The first year provides core instruction in the basic Year 3 – Evidence-Based Medicine is your gateway to web-based sciences. Podiatric medical students share these The keystone to the curriculum is small-group Year 4 rotations span 11 months. Available Belize, El Salvador, Mali, St. Lucia, South Africa services. You can view your courses with students in the University’s College problem-based learning through which students nationwide, they include a podiatric medical/ and Uganda. grades, class schedule and of Osteopathic Medicine. As the course of study apply principles of evidence-based medicine to surgical rotation, core hospital rotation, podiatric e-mail, and you can access progresses, they focus more on the foot and ankle. solve clinical cases. Students are introduced to the medical private practice and an elective rotation. • Research at Des Moines University offers other services and information Students also complete a comprehensive course in concepts of evidence-based medicine during the students invaluable opportunities to learn and through customizable pages. physical diagnosis using DMU’s first two years and become fully immersed in case Residency Training discover. It involves collaborations across campus nationally recognized Stan- discussions and research of learning issues during After graduating, students enter residency and with health care professionals and organiza- • A web-based learning dardized Performance the third year. Problem-based learning comple- programs across the nation. DMU students often tions in the community, around the state, across management system gives “The faculty are  Assessment Lab. ments and prepares you for clinical training. the country and literally around the world. you access to course receive residencies at prestigious and well-known very accessible and teaching hospitals. material, quizzes, YEAR 2 – Basic Years 2, 3, 4 – Clinical Training passionate about the discussion lists and • Students in DMU’s Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and Clinical Sci- Students practice physical diagnosis skills on a other services. More opportunities FOR YOU and Surgery program can pursue a dual degree profession. Everyone ences voluntary basis during the second year. Formal leading to master’s degrees in health care admin- here wants you to  • Most lectures The second clinical rotations begin in the summer between • DMU’s Global Health Program offers students istration, public health, anatomy or biomedical are recorded and year integrates the second and third years and continue until in all programs invaluable cultural, social and sciences. This option enables students to combine succeed and will do  made available basic sciences graduation. Offered in a variety of settings, clinical experiences beyond the United States. their clinical knowledge with expertise gained in everything in their and clinical clinical experiences focus on the interaction of online in MP3 Students hone their clinical skills and gain global the master’s degree program, helping their pa- power to help make format. medicine with podiatric medical physicians with other members perspectives while serving people and communi- tients and enhancing their career options. Course an emphasis of the health care team, fostering understanding ties in need. Opportunities range from short ser- work for the health care administration and public that happen.” on the lower about the role of podiatric medicine. vice trips to extended rotations at sites including health degrees can be completed online. Laura Heath, DPM’12, extremity. Year 3 clinical rotations occur in Des Moines West Des Moines, Iowa Students learn and surrounding areas. Students have 10 months In its survey of 2008 newly graduated doctors of podiatric medicine, the Council of Teaching Hospitals to identify the of required rotations in podiatric medicine, found that graduates of DMU’s College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery scored higher than the national interrelationship general medicine, vascular medicine, orthopedic average in all 10 evaluation categories. This survey is completed by podiatric residency directors from and interdependence medicine and wound care. across the U.S. and reflects the performance of residents from the nation’s colleges of podiatric medicine. 7 7 Life as you’ll know it CAMPUS L IFE DE S MOI N E S at DMU… Nothing TO DO? DMU is the nation’s first university or college to earn • Pigs and corn—Iowa platinum status for has plenty of both, its wellness programs, but not in Des Moines! the highest recognition Work hard/play hard Contrary to what you granted by the Wellness may have envisioned, Councils of America. Des Moines is a real city with a relaxed metro- You don’t like ice and snow? politan atmosphere Not to worry. The tempera- supported by an area ture is always 72 degrees on population of 534,230. campus. Underground tun- tudents at DMU work hard, but they also know how to play. nels connect all four of the It’s all about balance... getting an excellent education in a • E ducation and cultural main buildings on campus S diversity abound in so you can bypass Iowa’s place that feels like home. Here are some of the distinctions Des Moines. The metro cold winter. area has 12 colleges that students say drew them to Des Moines University. and universities, and You’ll get to know new nearly 300 houses of people from day one as worship that represent you share classes and labs. 79 different denomina- You’ll also discover that A fun, affordable place to call home tions or faiths. cooperation prevails instead of competition— • Des Moines has a characteristic of students THE DMU NEIGHBORHOOD THE DOWNTOWN is a contempo- THE SURROUNDING AREA safe neighborhoods, throughout DMU. is known for its historic homes, rary urban center with some- is large enough to have great great public and private shaded lawns, and stately thing for everyone. Revitaliza- places to go and things to do, schools, and many kid- CPMS students are always surroundings. The governor’s tion during the past decade has but small enough that it doesn’t focused events, attrac- quick to identify needs and residence at Man- paved the way for an exciting yet take hours to get there and tions, and programs. step up to serve others. sion is just a few blocks east. If accessible metropolitan lifestyle. back. The Greater Des Moines Among other activities, you’re wondering where you’ll The downtown features a new area offers variety in dining, • With miles of bike paths, students sponsor a winter live, finding suitable housing is outdoor sculpture park, the Sci- upscale shopping, specialty at least 3 lakes and more shoe drive and foot screen- rarely a problem. Many reason- ence Center of Iowa and IMAX shops, movie complexes, and than 130 parks in the ings at community events. ably priced apartments are Theater, Wells Fargo Arena, more. Go dancing at one of the Greater Des Moines area, within walking distance of the Broadway shows, baseball and clubs. Enjoy an evening of live there are plenty of ways The student commons is Get physical. to enjoy the outdoors. campus. Many students, in fact, hockey games, and an abun- blues. And be sure to take in the a welcoming place to call The wellness center has everything you need live right across the street. Gro- dance of loft-style housing. The sights, sounds, and aromas of home while on campus. So to stay (or get) in shape. Treadmills, ellipti- • Third largest insurance cery stores, pharmacies, banks, historic Court Avenue District the world-renowned Iowa State go ahead, get comfortable. cal machines, free weights, basketball court, center in the world. restaurants, shops, and service offers a variety of restaurants Fair. Just out- Meet your friends there. Eat exercise classes, healthful cooking—there’s Major employers lunch. Or grab a latte, pull stations are located nearby. And and music, and East Village side the city something going on all the time, and some- include EMC up a comfy chair, and study while many students live near offers distinctively different art, you can enjoy thing for everyone. Insurance, by the fireplace. campus, others choose to live shopping and cuisine. During numerous Nationwide/ elsewhere in Des Moines or in warm weather, the Downtown lakes, parks, Allied Insur- Student government is a Find your place. one of the suburbs. Wherever Farmers Market on Saturday and recre- ance, Principal great way to develop or Finding a club or interest group to join on cam- you live, the campus is within mornings draws thousands who ational ar- Financial Group, sharpen leadership skills. pus won’t be a problem. Students participate in a 30-minute drive. And that’s buy fresh produce and prod- eas, several Wells Fargo, and Many students choose more than 50 clubs and professional organiza- during rush hour. ucts from Iowa’s agricul- of which are Wellmark Blue to become involved with tions that provide opportunity for community tural bounty. Annual events connected Cross Blue Shield student government or service, interaction with professional associa- like the Des Moines Arts of Iowa. with the podiatric medical to the city through bike tions, fund-raising opportunities, social gather- Festival and 80/35 Music paths. As the city motto says, association at the state and • Take a day ings, and forming lifelong friendships. Festival make downtown “Do More.” Explore Iowa. national level. trip to the German Amana even more exciting. Colonies or the historic Feeling unplugged? It’s Play a game. Dutch town of Pella. Take OK. You won’t need to Join an intramural or interschool basketball in a national car race at the hunt for a data port. The Minneapolis...... 243 miles team. Shoot baskets or play one-on-one over Chicago...... 329 miles nearby Iowa Speedway. entire campus, and even the noon hour. Grab a football and a friend Minnesota Omaha...... 135 miles Spend a day knocking some apartments across or two, head out to the courtyard or the front South Wisconsin Kansas City...... 192 miles around the historic French the street, have a wireless lawn, and see whether you’ve still got the arm. Dakota St. Louis...... 339 miles town of Dubuque on Internet connection. 35 Students enjoy playing pool and ping-pong in the Mississippi River or You can get there from here Iowa the unique prairie- and Start the academic year the game room and student lounge. DES MOINES 80 forest-covered Loess Hills off right with a “Welcome Des Moines is located in the center of Nebraska America’s heartland, right at the junction of in western Iowa. Back” picnic for new and Stick around. Illinois Interstates 80 and 35. That makes it easy to returning students. It’s 5 p.m. Classes and labs are over. Time to get to and from several large metro areas. There’s plenty of good head home? Not necessarily. The Student Edu- Kansas Missouri food and music. cation Center offers plenty of reasons to stay. FOR MORE INFO ABOUT DES MOINES, CHECK OUT: Study with friends in the library. Take a break www.seedesmoines.com in the commons area. Catch up on the cable www.desmoinesmetro.com 8 news. It’s your home away from home. There’s no “S” in Des Moines. Amaze your friends — pronounce Des Moines correctly: “di-`moin.” The “s” is silent. 9 9 Don’t ignore … The Fine Print THE ADMISSION PROCESS S A BIRD’s-EYE VIEW of CAMPU Accreditation The College of Podiatric Medi- cine and Surgery is accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education of the American Podiatric Medical Association, 301-571-9200. Have you taken what it takes? Apply yourself Get it in writing The Council is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council on 1 2 3 Postsecondary Education as the specialized accrediting Most applicants have completed an undergraduate degree by the 3 APPLICATION PROCESS 3 letters OF recommendation body for podiatric medical time of registration. You may, however, be admitted after completing education. The Council also Apply online through the American Association of Along with your application, we require approves residencies in sur- three years (90 semester hours) of undergraduate work. Colleges of Podiatric Medicine (AACPM) application letters of recommendation that attest to your gery, orthopedics, and primary To qualify for admission we require a cumulative grade point care podiatric medicine. service. Here’s the procedure: academic performance and prior exposure to average of 2.5 or higher, and require that you complete each of the Des Moines University is ac- podiatric medicine with a D.P.M. To provide credited by the Higher Learn- following prerequisites: 1. Download and submit an application through the this information, you need to submit: ing Commission of the North application service at www.aacpm.org. Applications Central Association of College and Schools, 30 North LaSalle 3 Required courses are available through AACPM starting in August for A. One letter from a science professor, admission in the following year. St., Suite 2400, Chicago, IL Biology – 8 semester hours, with lab academic advisor or preprofessional 60602-2504; 312-263-0456. 2. Submit your application to AACPM no later than advisory committee, and General Chemistry – 8 semester hours, with lab Financial Aid May of the year you anticipate entering the program. B. One letter from a doctor of podiatric medicine Many students need help with Organic Chemistry – 8 semester hours, with lab (may substi- We have a rolling admission process* and recommend tuition and living expenses, that you submit your application early in the cycle. and financial aid is available tute biochemistry for up to 4 hours of organic chemistry) These letters should be on the letterhead for this program. For current This will increase your likelihood of being selected for of the writers and sent by them directly to: tuition rates and more infor- Physics – 8 semester hours, with lab an interview. Be the early bird; it’s to your advantage. mation on financial aid, please Note that you can apply to only one DMU clinical CPMS Admission Office visit our web site or contact English or Language Arts – 6 semester hours Des Moines University the Financial Aid Office directly program at a time. at 800-240-2767, ext. 1470, 3200 Grand Avenue or 515-271-1470; e-mail: Additional highly recommended courses Des Moines, Iowa 50312-4198 [email protected]. Suggested undergraduate courses include biochemistry, genetics, *What is rolling admission? Here’s how it works: We evaluate applications throughout the year as Technical standards comparative anatomy, mathematics, psychology and medical termi- they are completed. By the nature of this process, the entering class could be Letters are also accepted electronically through Candidates for the DPM Pro- filled early during the admission cycle.By applying early, you have a greater nology. All work must be from a regionally accredited institution. Interfolio and Virtual Evals. gram must be able to quickly, likelihood of being interviewed and accepted into the program. The interview consistently, and accurately 3 take the mcat integrate all information You must complete the received, and must have the 4 ability to learn, integrate, Medical College Admission 3 COME PREPARED analyze, and synthesize data. Test (MCAT) to be consid- Candidates must be able to ered for admission. All completed applications are reviewed for a pos- meet minimal technical sible interview. An on-campus interview is required standards in order to be “The fact that the podiatric medical college is part of a admitted. A list of these for admission. Only those applicants being strongly standards is available at Dual Degree Option larger health care university creates opportunities to considered for admission will be invited for an www.dmu.edu/CPMS/pm/ technical_standards. As a student in the College of network with other medical professionals. It’s a chance interview. Candidates not offered an interview are Podiatric Medicine and Sur- to understand how podiatric medicine fits in the medical notified that they are no longer being considered for Statement of gery you can apply for a dual admission. Nondiscrimination profession. There are research opportunites here, too.” Des Moines University does degree option that leads to not discriminate on the basis a Master of Health Care Ad- adam lang, DPM’11, West Hartford, Connecticut of race, color, gender, creed, ministration degree (M.H.A.) national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or a Master of Public Health or disability in employment, degree (M.P.H.). You also can admission, or access to educa- apply for enrollment in the tion programs, activities, or Master of Science in Anato- Welcome to DMU! health care. my or Master of Science in Definition of Diversity Biomedical Sciences degree 5 Diversity at Des Moines program. If you are interest- Admission decisions are made within two weeks of University is a campus envi- ronment shaped by individuals ed in these options, contact your interview, so you’ll know right away whether and groups that offer a broad the CPMS Admission Office you are accepted. Then you can start packing your spectrum of cultural differ- for more information. bags to begin the first steps in your DPM education. ences, life experiences, and distinct characteristics they bring to our institution. These include, but are not limited to: educational background and performance, gender, It’s in the air. You can feel it as ethnicity, age, socio-economic you walk on campus—a professional background, leadership quali- atmosphere that encourages learn- ties, employment experiences, talents, geographical back- ing and personal development. It’s www.dmu.edu/cpms ground, and other attributes a natural outgrowth of like-minded, that affirm the University’s graduate-level students preparing See for yourself – come for a visit commitment to creating an for careers in medicine and health Still not certain this is the school for you? We’d be glad inclusive environment.

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