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

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

5. Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of foot disorders, diseases, and injuriesSpecializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of foot disorders, diseases, and injuries Works closely with other health professionals to treat and control diseaseWorks closely with other health professionals to treat and control disease

6. Why Podiatric Medicine? Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Makes independent decisionsMakes independent decisions Performs surgeryPerforms surgery Prescribes medicationsPrescribes medications Utilizes radiographic and laboratory tests for diagnostic purposesUtilizes radiographic and laboratory tests for diagnostic purposes Orders physical therapyOrders physical therapy

7. Why Podiatric Medicine? Benefits of a Podiatric Medical Career Professional SatisfactionProfessional Satisfaction Alleviating human sufferingAlleviating human suffering Flexible practice hoursFlexible practice hours Balanced lifestyleBalanced lifestyle

8. Why Podiatric Medicine? Need for Podiatric Physicians Baby Boomers More miles on their feetMore miles on their feet More active lifestyles means more injury-proneMore active lifestyles means more injury-prone Largest segment of populationLargest segment of populationDiabetes Reaching epidemic proportionsReaching epidemic proportions

9. Why Podiatric Medicine? Podiatric Subspecialties Diabetic footDiabetic foot GeriatricsGeriatrics Pediatrics (Podopediatrics)Pediatrics (Podopediatrics) Biomechanics/OrthopedicsBiomechanics/Orthopedics Sports MedicineSports Medicine

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

11. Why Des Moines University? University Setting Health sciences universityHealth sciences university 22-acre campus22-acre campus Unique Education Combined basic sciencesCombined basic sciences

12. Why Des Moines University? Podiatric Medical Education Basic SciencesBasic Sciences Clinical SciencesClinical Sciences Podiatric MedicinePodiatric Medicine

13. Why Des Moines University? Basic Sciences AnatomyAnatomy BiochemistryBiochemistry PhysiologyPhysiology MicrobiologyMicrobiology PathologyPathology HistologyHistology

14. Why Des Moines University? Clinical Sciences PharmacologyPharmacology EndocrinologyEndocrinology NeurologyNeurology CardiologyCardiology HematologyHematology RheumatologyRheumatology DermatologyDermatology Respiratory SystemRespiratory System Gastrointestinal SystemGastrointestinal System Renal SystemRenal System NutritionNutrition OrthopedicsOrthopedics

15. Why Des Moines University? Podiatric Medicine Lower Limb AnatomyLower Limb Anatomy RadiologyRadiology BiomechanicsBiomechanics SurgerySurgery Advanced Cardiac Life SupportAdvanced Cardiac Life Support Basic Surgical SkillsBasic Surgical Skills Managed CareManaged Care Medical ResearchMedical Research GerontologyGerontology Trauma/Emergency MedicineTrauma/Emergency Medicine

16. Why Des Moines University? Clinical Training 24 months24 months DMU Foot & Ankle InstituteDMU Foot & Ankle Institute County HospitalCounty Hospital Ambulatory ClinicsAmbulatory Clinics Long-Term Care FacilitiesLong-Term Care Facilities Community PracticesCommunity Practices

17. Why Des Moines University? Outcomes on national board exams Part One 100% Pass rate for the last three years100% Pass rate for the last three years Part Two 97% Pass rate, Class of 200397% Pass rate, Class of 2003 PM Lexis (Part Three) Above the national average for more than six yearsAbove the national average for more than six years

18. Why Des Moines University? Residency Placement 2003 National Residencies 64% multi-year programs64% multi-year programs CPMS Class of 2003 Residencies 93% placed in multi-year surgical programs93% placed in multi-year surgical programs

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

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

21. Why Des Moines University? Pre-Requisites 90 semester hours90 semester hours Bachelor’s degree recommendedBachelor’s degree recommended MCAT preferredMCAT preferred Pre-professional advisory committee evaluationPre-professional advisory committee evaluation Interview requiredInterview required

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

23. Why Des Moines, Iowa? Low cost of livingLow cost of living High quality of lifeHigh quality of life All the amenities of a big city without the problemsAll the amenities of a big city without the problems

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