Faculty - Linda Deppe, DO

Dr. Deppe is an integral part of the department of family practice. She is heavily involved in women's medicine. Her expertise and knowledge in all aspects of medicine, especially that of women's health issues, has undoubtedly won the respect of residents and attendings. In addition to her major involvement in resident education, she also serves as the faculty clinic medicine director.

Inspite of all her responsibilities, Dr. Deppe is known for selflessly taking time to address any concerns residents have--she shows genuine interest in all residents.

Her ability to think outside the box and her matter-of-fact, often humorous, observations make her stand out as a true asset to this residency.

Here are just a few of the numerous facts about Dr. Deppe:

Position / title

• Faculty clinic medical director
• Women's curriculum core faculty

Hometown

• Ames, Iowa

Medical school

• University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences

Medical interests

• Women's health
• Lactation education
• Obstetrics

• Currently anchor for a three-year grant on developing domestic violence curriculum for residents and students
• Teach about domestic violence to faculty, residents, and students
• Currently working on a research survey on physician knowledge of lactation and involved in teaching this subject to faculty, residents, and students
• Involved in setting up lectures, workshops, and supervising the continuity OB patient experience in the residents' continuity clinic

Hobbies

• Spending time with my "guys" (sons)
• Traveling
• Swimming
• Gardening
• Music

Family

• Two sons (six and eight years old) who are always entertaining

• "Good Human Beings"
• Doing excellent medical care... with the whole-person care emphasis as the priority

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