Submissions from 2026
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs and Their Effects on Tendon Healing: Analysis of Post-Injury Therapeutic Window, Alexia Funk
Dietary Supplement Education for Primary Care Providers, Lindsey Bunday
Early introduction to allergenic foods to prevent food allergy, Noelle Greely
How Primary Care Providers can Effectively Educate Pediatric Patients and their Parents on Obesity Prevention and Lifestyle Interventions, Nina Ignatowski
Teenage turmoil: The transition from pediatric to adult medicine in children with medical complexity (CMC), Haley Nemmers
Are We Doing Enough? Implementing Screening Tools and Prevention Programs to Reduce ACL Injuries Across High School Sports, Kathryn Bartell
Chemotherapy induced alopecia: Exploring mental health impacts and prevention with scalp cooling, Olivia Miesner
Dermoscopy Education Investigation: A Tool for Students’ Clinical Decision Making, MacKenzie Corbett
Dietary Factors And Their Role In Adolescent Acne, Sydney Dunphy
Exploring the Connection between PCOS(PMOS) and Psychiatric Comorbidities, Erin Clarke
GLP-1 receptor agonists and the brain: Evaluating current evidence for neuropsychological applications, Alexandra Alvarez
Increasing Access to Rural Preconception Care Through Telemedicine: A Proposed Simulation, Hannah Cahill
Integrating Military and Civilian Healthcare: Readiness from Pandemics to Combat Medicine, Alexander J. Bishop
Living With More Than a Disease: Unpacking Treatment Burden and Burnout in Chronic Disease, Madison Tetmeyer
Mood and Microbes: Leveraging Probiotics in Depression Treatment, Makenzie Anderson
Paternal postpartum depression: Healthcare providers' knowledge and screening practices, Landrie Ziwicki
Physician Assistant Student Study Methods: What Works?, Caleb Drew
Prehospital Ultrasound: Can and Should Paramedics Utilize thisTool?, Tyler Garborg
Prevention of Cognitive Decline through Physical Activity in Midlife, Taylor Even
Promoting Student Success: Is Chronic Sleep Reduction an Indicator of Poor Academic Success?, Molly Broughton
Prophylactic Mental Health Screening in Primary Care: A Practical Approach, Ambrose Poduska
Rewiring the Approach: Rethinking Adolescent Self-Harm Through the Lens of the Brain’s Reward System, Dawson Huls
Supplements and ADHD: Promoting Shared Decision Making, Sarah Fischer
The Hidden Patient : Cognitive Health Consequences of Caregiving in Alzheimer’s Disease, Trenton Dodds
The Role of Cultural and Spiritual Beliefs in the Care of Muslim Patients, Emina Oglecevac
The role of the PCP in colorectal cancer prevention, Isabell Hobbs
The Sneaky Side of Lyme Disease: Education of Iowa Campers on Lyme Disease, Allison Post
Ultrasound-Guided Treatment Options for Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy, Cameron Kincaid
Who Am I Without My Sport?: Navigating Identity and Self-Esteem in Retired College Athletes, Lucienne Bianchi
Bridging the Gap Between Primary Care and Orthopedics: The Impact of Obesity on Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes, Blake Freeman
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Their Role in Alzheimer’s & Other Memory Disorders, Grace Terhark
Screening asymptomatic individuals for Factor V Leiden, Madison Taborek
Skin in the Game: Strategies to Promote Sunscreen and Skin Protection in Men, Mack Prince
Types of Acupuncture in Aiding Treatment of Acne Vulgaris, Ivy Guo
Direct Primary Care: An Evolving Model of Primary Healthcare Delivery, Anna Veltien
Empowering High School Students through Seizure First Aid Training: Dual Benefits for Bystanders and Individuals Experiencing Seizures, Maylin Swayne
Gender Disparities in ADHD: Impacts on Diagnosis, Treatment, and Long-Term Outcomes, Lauren Bice
Implementing Early Education on Postpartum Depression in Women with Low-Income, Addison Bents
Bridging the Gap: Osteoporosis Treatment and Prevention, Baylee Petersen
Seeing Beyond the Skin: Accelerating Rheumatologic Diagnosis in Patients Presenting With Dermatologic Symptoms, Jazlyn Horras
Strengthening Healthcare Response to Human Trafficking, Kerrigan Upton
The effectiveness of pelvic floor physical therapy for gynecological related symptoms, Acacia Monson
Utilizing Apolipoprotein B Measurement to Improve ASCVD Risk Assessment, Jack McEvoy
Assessment of Chronic Wound Care Preparedness Among Rural Physician Assistants, Katlyn Towley and Kenna Willey
Does DMU's training prepare students to confidently engage with diverse patients?, Emily Eiden
Injury Prevention in Youth Soccer: Aligning Training With Developmental Milestones, Nadia Lowery
Movement for the Mind: Exercise Prescription for Mental Health Disorders, McKenna Haen
Osteoporosis and the role of natural sunlight in vitamin D synthesis, Makaylin Powers
Physician Assistants as an Effective Solution to the OB/GYN Shortage, Adelyn Oberg
Awareness, Screening, and Support: Barriers to the Prevention of the Female Athlete Triad, Sydney Jorgensen
Funding the Advancement of Hands-On POCUS Skills In Undergraduate Medical Education, Michael Laib
Parental Attitudes Towards the MMR Vaccine, Logan Adam
The Clinical and Preventative Roles of Vitamin K2: A Guide For Medical Providers, Josh Englehart
The Role of Ruminococcaceae and Depression, Cynthia Alvarado-Pizarro
Hot Off The Press: Increasing Rural Health Awareness to Farming Communities with Newspapers, Abigail Holmberg
Clinicians Role in Increasing Exercise Compliance through Fitness Trackers, Isabel Anderson
Commonly Used Ayurvedic Herbs In The Prevention And Management Of Health Conditions, Beenu Pokhrel
Systemic Absorption of Sunscreen Ingredients and Their Implications on Human Health, Natalie Worthington
Barriers to Effective Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Strategies to Improve Glycemic Control, Kamryn O’Brien
Submissions from 2025
Atrial Fibrillation: Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Devices, Tyler Brown
Feel the Tingles: Exploring ASMR and Discussing Clinical Application for Anxiety, Sydney Bentley
Impact Physical Exercise Has on Academic Satisfaction in PA Students, Haden Fox and Angela Grundmeyer
Teaching First Aid To Children, Hunter Pashek
Heart smart: From fads to facts in promoting cardiovascular health through nutrition, Abby Lortscher
How can we Bridge Gaps in Rural Healthcare for Diabetic Management?, Rodrigue Sagbo
Identifying Common Benign Infant Skin Conditions and Improving Caregiver Understanding, Elizabeth Foutch
The Somali Diabetes Epidemic: Enhancing Provider Knowledge of Somali Dietary Practices to Improve Diabetes Prevention and Management, Faiza Ibrahim
From Correction to Prevention: Promoting Daily Sunscreen Use in Men to Reduce NMSC Risk, Clare Nelson
Implementing Epinephrine Auto-Injectors in Iowa Restaurants, Grace Adsem
Self-Breast Examinations as a Valued Method for Early Detection of Breast Cancer, Katelyn McCabe
Stem Cell-Based Tissue Regeneration for OA and Meniscus Repair, Megan McCoy
Beyond the Master’s Degree: Analyzing the transition of the Physician Associate Profession to an Entry-Level Doctorate, Stephanie Anderson
Clinical Considerations for Primary Care Providers: Managing RED-S in Adolescent Athletes, Charlotte Mueller
Facilitating earlier identification of children with Autism, Kevin Johnson
From Paper to Digital: The Future of POLST & DNR Orders in Iowa EMS, Erica Tucker
Game Changer: Optimizing Cardiac Risk Detection in Sports Physicals with ECG Implementation, Carter Northey, Adam Bjornson, and Shawna Swain
Living with an Acquired Brain Injury: Lifelong Advocacy for Patients and their Families, Alena Shoemaker
Methods for Increasing Confidence when Breaking Bad News, Sarah Houdek
Multiple Sclerosis: Bridging the Gap Between Primary Care and Neurology, Natalie Mohring Gelhar
The Role of Primary Care Providers and Palliative Care for Common Chronic Conditions, Kiaya Alderson
To be, or not to be… Biomarkers for diagnosing Parkinson’s disease?, Maggie Potter
Ultrasound Education for Physician’s Assistants: Where does it stand?, Macklin Conrad and Adam Bjornson
Unplugged: Empowering Families to Balance Screen Time & Healthy Living, Kaitlyn Whitehill
Using artificial intelligence to decode DNA and genetics, Joseph Kacur
A Provider’s Guide to Preventing Osteoporosis, Irma Lovic and Heather Opseth
Clarity on compounding: Educating patients on the role and safety of compounded medications, Grace Laudenbach
Disparities in Mental Healthcare for LGBTQ+ Youth: The Role of Primary Care, Meg Swanson
Empowering Young Minds and Promoting Positive Body Image Though a Healthy Lifestyle, Megan D’mello
Gender-Affirming Care: Barriers and Practicing Inclusivity, Stephanie Walton
How to maintain glycemic control in South Asians: a practical guide for providers, Dua Kalota
Impact of Medication Costs on Patient Compliance, Madison Rempe
Improving Communication of Effective Patient Handoffs, Mara Anderson
Optimizing the Healthcare Transition for Children with Intellectual Disabilities to Adult Care, Miranda Delmedico
Overcoming vaccine hesitancy: strategies for promoting pediatric vaccination, Nicole Winger
Sleep Associated Health Risks In Firefighters, Troy Smith
A Rash is Not Always Just a Rash, Danielle Earp
Bridging the Healthcare Gap: The Role of Physician Assistants in Addressing Iowa’s Rural Healthcare Shortage, Brayden Krivachek
Hyperhidrosis: Don’t Sweat It. A Holistic Approach to Managing Hyperhidrosis and Concomitant Anxiety, Robyn Stillmunkes
Improving Care at the End of Life, Hannah Roux and David Roberts
