DMU Faculty and Student Present at the Iowa Physician Assistant Society Conference

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences played a prominent role at the Iowa Physician Assistant Society Fall Continuing Medical Education Conference, held in October in Coralville, Iowa. Themed Healthcare in the Heartland, the event featured educational sessions, a student symposium and multidisciplinary presentations, showcasing the exceptional expertise and contributions of DMU faculty, students and alumni.

Highlights of DMU Involvement

Student Presentation

MacKenzie Kort, M.S.P.A.S.'25, of West Des Moines, Iowa, presented a research poster titled "Strides to Safety: Promoting Skin Health in Runners." Her work highlighted the importance of dermatological care for athletes and underscored DMU students' commitment to innovative, impactful research.

Multidisciplinary Presentation

DMU faculty members Shawna Swain, M.S.P.A.S., PA-C, Jillian Jones, D.P.T., CBIS, and Emily Summerfield, O.T.D./L, CBIS, delivered a joint presentation, "Stay on Your Feet: A Fun Guide to Fall Prevention in Our Golden Years." This engaging session provided actionable strategies for addressing fall risks, emphasizing interprofessional collaboration.

Faculty Speaker

Yujiang Fang, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor of microbiology and immunology, shared his expertise in a presentation titled "Updates of Diagnosis and Management of Benign Prostate Hyperplasia."

Alumni Contributions

DMU alumni Britta TenHaken, M.S.P.A.S.'19, and Morgan McGinn, M.S.P.A.S.'18, returned to the conference as speakers, demonstrating the continued impact of DMU graduates in advancing health care education and practice.

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