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Jesse Chan, DO, Other MD/DO, West Des Moines, IA

Jesse Chan DO


Physician

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  • 8025 Grand AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266

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Summary

  • I am Jesse, an MS4 at Des Moines University and currently on general surgery audition rotations throughout the country.

    My professional interests include acute care and trauma surgery. In academia, I have a great passion for the art of teaching. I also enjoy research on the use of cutting-edge technology, especially in the context of surgical procedures and artificial intelligence. Ultimately, my goal is to work with underserved populations.

    My personal interests include intercontinental traveling, language learning, backpacking, and combat sports (22+ years).

Education & Training

  • Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Des Moines University College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2025
  • Boston University
    Boston UniversityBA, Psychology & Biology with Specialization in Neurobiology, 2015 - 2019
  • Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
    Universidad Autónoma de MadridScience Study Abroad Program, 2016 - 2016

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Student Service Award 2021-2022 Des Moines University
  • Student Service Award 2022-2023 Des Moines University
  • Outstanding Medical Student Paper Award Association of Program Directors in Surgery, 2023
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Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Visual Misrepresentations: The Lack of Skin Tone and Sex Equity in Surgical Textbooks  
    Leah Anderton, Madeline Johnson, Conner Frawley, Jesse Chan, Chelsea Garcia, Brett Waibel M.D., Paul Schenarts M.D., Journal of Surgical Education, 7/26/2023

Abstracts/Posters

  • Race and poverty as confounders for increased antihypertensives in NHANES 2013-2020 respondents
    Jesse Chan*, Jonathan Kertich*, Isabella Dunt (presenter), Brian Dankle, Maria Barnes Ph.D, DMU Research Symposium, West Des Moines, IA, 11/30/2023
  • Visual Misrepresentations: The Lack of Skin Tone and Sex Equity in Surgical Textbooks
    Leah Anderton (presenter), Madeline Johnson, Conner Frawley, Jesse Chan, Chelsea Garcia, Brett Waibel M.D., Paul Schenarts M.D., Association of Program Directors in Surgery, San Diego, CA, 4/2023
  • The Efficacy of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy for Fracture Nonunions: A Review
    Jesse Chan (presenter), Robert Ablove M.D., ACOS--MSS 2022 Fall Conference, Austin, TX, 9/2022

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Osteopathic Surgeons
    Medical Student Section
  • American College of Surgeons
    Medical Student Member

Other Languages

  • Chinese (Cantonese), Spanish

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