Holly M. Bahr
West Des Moines
Summary
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.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Medicine Teaching Assistant
Des Moines University
2025.07 - Current
- Performed lab check-offs and assessments for first-year year DO and DPM students in their Clinical Medicine course
Surgical Skills Teaching Assistant
Des Moines University
2025.03 - Current
- Assisted students with suturing techniques, gowning and gloving procedures, catheter insertion, and incision and drainage to enhance clinical skills and confidence prior to clinical rotations.
Barista
Moka Coffee
Onalaska
2022.09 - 2023.07
- Prepared a variety of coffee and non-coffee beverages while maintaining a clean workspace.
- Engaged with customers to take orders and create a welcoming atmosphere.
Summer Research Fellow
Gundersen Health Systems
La Crosse
2022.05 - 2022.08
- Developed a research poster and presentation to present at end of summer symposium
- Analyzed EPIC charts to investigate adolescent suicide rates before and during COVID
- Shadowed podiatrist for 35+ hours in wound center, clinic, and surgery settings
Resident Aide and Event Coordinator
Eagle Crest Communities
La Crosse
2021.11 - 2022.05
- Planned events for the residents of the dementia care units
- Documented resident progress and participation in activities in daily care logs
- Assisted resident care assistants in bathing, changing, transporting, feeding residents.
- Washed clothes and cleaned rooms of residents.
Seasonal County Park Attendee
Waukesha County Park System
Menomonee Falls
2021.05 - 2021.08
- Maintained Park grounds by cleaning bathrooms and beach house, picking up garbage, running the campgrounds, and trimming/ cutting trees
- Conversed with patrons throughout the park to answer questions and contribute to their positive experience and visit
- Sold concession at the beach to patrons and their families, and helped with beach watches while lifeguards were off duty
Education
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine -
Des Moines University
West Des Moines, IA2028-05
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Wisconsin La Crosse
La Crosse2024-05
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
Sussex, WI2020-06
Skills
- Clinical knowledge
- Patient assessment
- Planning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
Affiliations
• President- Podiatric Medicine Advocacy
• Vice President- Medical Students for a Sustainable Future
• DMU Chamber Orchestra member
• Vice President- Medical Students for a Sustainable Future
• DMU Chamber Orchestra member
Volunteer Experience
- 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
Timeline
Clinical Medicine Teaching Assistant
Des Moines University
2025.07 - Current
Surgical Skills Teaching Assistant
Des Moines University
2025.03 - Current
Barista
Moka Coffee
2022.09 - 2023.07
Summer Research Fellow
Gundersen Health Systems
2022.05 - 2022.08
Resident Aide and Event Coordinator
Eagle Crest Communities
2021.11 - 2022.05
Seasonal County Park Attendee
Waukesha County Park System
2021.05 - 2021.08
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine -
Des Moines University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Wisconsin La Crosse
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School