Holly M. Bahr

Accomplished Surgical Skills and Clinical Medicine Teaching Assistant at Des Moines University with continuing education in patient assessment and diagnosis as a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. Developed a research presentation on adolescent suicide rates, enhancing clinical knowledge. Proven ability to collaborate effectively in team settings, demonstrated through diverse roles, including Teaching Assistant, Resident Event Coordinator and Aide and Summer Research Fellow.

• Edmunds Elementary School, 2025-present, Teaching students about vital exams, how to make lungs and how they work in the body, and how to perform surgical skills on jello
• Crocker Elementary STEAM Night, February 2025-2026, Planned and coordinated activities to highlight Podiatry for students and their parents. Taught the students to knot tie and applied plaster orthotics for them to take home
• Back to School Physicals, July 2025, Performed physical exams including heart, lungs, eye, dermatologic, musculoskeletal, and neurological on elementary through high school student age. Collaborated with a Physical Therapy student for a joint approach to treatment
• Intergenerational program, 2023-2024, present, Run events for people over 50 yo in community, cookie decorating, planting, and painting pots, get to know one another activities
• Wafer Food Pantry, 2023-2024 Sort and package food, help in distribution
• Surgery Department, La Crosse, WI, 2022-2023, Talks with families, checks on status of patients in surgery, brings family to post-op rooms, runs surgery waiting department
• Games groups at Nursing homes, 2022, Played games, and kept residents company
• Boys and Girls Club, 11/19/21, 12/10/21, Played outside, crafts, interacted with kids