Rebecca Schwartz

Compassionate professional skilled in managing medical emergencies and fostering positive relationships with patients and families. Expert in communicating medical terminology clearly and concisely to patients, families and other healthcare professionals. Highly organized and detail-oriented for accurately completing paperwork and documentation.

Texas Doctor of Podiatric Medicine License: 692117

ABFAS Board Qualified Foot Surgery

• Texas Podiatric Medicine Association, Fall 2021-Present
• American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Member, Fall 2021-Present

• Chief Resident (2023-2024) at Heights Hospital Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency with a credential in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery. Direct communication between residents, program directors, attending faculty, GME coordinators and staff associated with the residency program. Optimized personnel coverage, prepared residents schedules and resident surgery schedule on staff availability and forecasted demand. Created teaching and learning opportunities whenever possible for Podiatry Residents. Acted as an active liaison between Program Directors and Residents.
• Heights Hospital Podiatric Medicine and Surgical Residency Program Committee (2023-2024). Resident representation for overview of curriculum development, policies and procedures, program evaluation, resident development, and overall resident well being.
• Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education Committee (2023-2024). Resident representation for oversight regarding educational experiences, advise and monitor any changes in policies and procedures of all GME programs, review and provide insight on working conditions for all resident/fellows at institution.
• TPMA SWFAC Assistant Program Volunteer/Speaker (2023-Present). Educate medical assistants on common podiatric pathologies as well as treatment options via lectures and hands on workshops.
• Career Awareness/Student Recruitment, Public Relations for TPMA (2022-Present). Resident representation at universities throughout Texas, advocating on behalf of podiatry throughout the community specifically student population.

• Scott Nickerson Peripheral Nerve Essay Award Winner 2023
• Completion of Bako Podiatric Dermatopathology Mini-Fellowship 2023
• TPMF Memorial Grant: Chronic Pain Essay Award 2023
• TPMF Biomechanics Case Grant Award 2023
• Pi Delta National Podiatric Honor Society, 2019-Present
• Des Moines University Academic Merit Scholarship, 2017-2021
• 50+ hours DMU Service Award Recipient, 2018-2019
• Diversity Health Series Certificate of Completion, 2018

• Texas Podiatric Medical Association Conference Volunteer (2021-2024). Assisted in set up and conference logistics with guest lecturers.
• Houston Marathon Volunteer (2022-Present). Assessed marathon participants with any lower extremity issues and worked in collaboration with multiple specialties for patient care.
• Des Moines Marathon Volunteer (2017-2018). Assisted marathon runners after the run with any lower extremity problems and assisted the volunteer doctors with any patient issues.
• Girls Exploring Medicine and Science Volunteer (2018-2019), Assisted in casting for orthotics and introduced podiatric medicine to young girls at all age levels.
• Presenter for Assistant's and Nurse's Tract at Heartland Foot and Ankle Scientific Conference (2018), Led a game of Jeopardy regarding podiatric trivia to nurses and nursing assistants as part of the DMU outreach program at the conference.
• Student Tutor to Medical Students (2018-2020), Tutored numerous DMU students in biochemistry and physiology for 50+ hours.

• Painting
• Gardening
• Baseball