David Braun , M.D.

• The University of Iowa, College of Medicine,  1993-1997
• Residency, Family Practice, Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, IN, 1997-2000
• Private Practice, 2000-2004
• Medical Staff, Illinois State University, Normal, IL, 2004-2007
• Director, The University of Iowa Student Health Service, 2007-present
• Board Certification in Family Medicine

Memberships

• American Academy of Family Physicians
• American College Health Association

Medical Interests

• Preventive Medicine
• Men’s Health

Personal Interests

• Family, sports

Robin R. Hayward, PA-C, ATC

• B.S., Exercise Science/Athletic Training, The University of Iowa, 1995
• NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainer, 1995
• M.S., Exercise Science/Athletic Training, The University of Iowa, 1998
• M.P.A.S., The University of Iowa Physician Assistant program, 2000
• NCCPA Certified Physician Assistant, 2000
• Physician Assistant, The University of Iowa Student Health Service, 2000-present

Memberships

• American Academy of Physician Assistants
• Iowa Physician Assistant Society
• National Athletic Trainers Association
• American College of Sports Medicine
• American College Health Association

Medical Interests

• Sports Medicine, Medical Education

Personal Interests

• Running, Outdoor Activities, Collecting Antiques, Reading

Paul W. Baumert, Jr., M.D.

• The University of Iowa College of Medicine, 1987
• Residency in Family Practice, Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, 1987-1990
• Faculty Physician, Baptist Family Practice Residency Program, Kansas City, Missouri, 1990-1991
• Fellowship, Sports Medicine, Hughston Orthopedic Clinic, Columbus, Georgia, 1991-1992
• Staff Physician, Kaiser Permanente, Overland Park, Kansas, 1992-1998
• Private Practice, College Park Family Care Center, Olathe, Kansas, 1998-2000
• Medical Staff, The University of Iowa Student Health Service, 2000-present
• Board Certification in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine

Memberships

• Fellow, American Academy of Family Medicine
• American College Health Association
• Charter Member, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
• American College of Sports Medicine
• United States Olympic Sports Medicine Society

Medical Interests

• Sports Medicine, Patient Education

Personal Interests

• Family, music, genealogy

Paul W. Natvig, M.D.

• The University of Iowa, Honors in Zoology, 1985
• The University of Iowa College of Medicine, 1989
• Residency in Psychiatry, Duke University, 1989-1993
• Private Practice, Ames, IA, 1993-1995
• Medical Staff, The University of Iowa Student Health Service, 1995-present
• Board Certification in Psychiatry and Neurology

Memberships

• American Psychiatric Association
• Iowa Psychiatric Society

Medical Interests

• Psychiatry

Personal Interests

• Running, Biking

Ann Laros, M.D.

• Wellesley College, 1981
• University of Texas, San Antonio Medical School, 1989
• Ob/Gyn Residency, University of Iowa, 1993
• University of Iowa College of Medicine Faculty, Dept of Ob/Gyn 1993-2005
• Medical Staff, UI Student Health Service, 2005-present
• Board Certification in Obstetrics/Gynecology,

Medical interests

• Women's Health Care

Personal Interests

• Books, travel, family, humor

Joy M. Hudson, M.D.

• University of Arkansas College of Medicine, Little Rock, 1985
• Residency in Psychiatry, The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 1985-1989
• Medical Staff, The University of Iowa Student Health Service, 1989-present
• Board Certification in Psychiatry and Neurology, 1991

Memberships

• American Psychiatric Association

Eric Evans, M.D.

• The University of Iowa College of Medicine, 1987
• Residency in Family Practice, The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 1987-1990
• Emergency Room Physician, Locum Tenens Physician, 1990-1992
• Faculty, Department of Family Practice, University of Iowa College of Medicine, 1992-1996
• Private Practice, Cedar Rapids, IA, 1996-1998
• Medical Staff, The University of Iowa Student Health Service, 1998-present
• Board Certification in Family Medicine

Memberships

• American Academy of Family Physicians
• Iowa Academy of Family Physicians
• American College Health Association

Medical Interests

• Medical Student Education
• Patient Education
• Preventive Medicine

Personal Interests

• Wilderness Canoeing, Photograph, Gardening, Fishing

Rebecca G. Chackalackal, M.D.

• The University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa 1999
• Residency in Family Practice, Quad Cities Genesis, Davenport, Iowa 1999-2002
• Board Certification in Family Practice 2002
• Medical Staff, The University of Iowa Student Health Service, 2002-present
• Board Certification in Family Medicine

Medical Interests

• Women's health
• International medicine
• Infectious disease

Personal Interests

• Family, Travel, Reading, Cooking

Marina Usacheva, M.D.

• Ukrainian State Medical University, Kiev, Ukraine, 1993
• Pediatric Residency, Kiev, Ukraine, 1993-1995
• Family Practice Residency, Hennepin County medical Center, Minneapolis, MN, 1999-2002
• Private Practice, Family Medicine, Blaine, MN, 2002-2003
• Medical Staff, The University of Iowa Student Health Service, 2003-present
• Board Certification in Family Medicine, 2003

Memberships

• American Academy of Family Physicians
• American College Health Association
• International Association for the Study of Pain

Medical Interests

• Urgent Care
• Preventive Medicine
• Office-based Surgical Procedures

Personal Interests

• Family and Friends, Travel, Reading, Music

Teri J. Kerkhoff, M.D.

• The University of Iowa, College of Medicine, 1995-1999
• Preliminary Year, Internal Medicine, Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, IA, 1999-2000
• Residency, Ophthalmology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 2000-2001
• Residency, Family Practice, University of Iowa. 2002-2004
• Private Practice, Family Care Center, North Liberty, IA, 2004-2005
• Medical Staff, The University of Iowa Student Health Service, 2005-present
• Board Certification in Family Medicine, 2003

Memberships

• American Academy of Family Physicians
• American College Health Association

Medical Interests

• Women's Health Care, Preventive Medicine

Personal Interests

• Family and Friends, Sports

Michael Schmidt, M.D.

• The University of Iowa, College of Medicine, 1973-1977
• Residency, Family Practice, The University of Iowa, 1977-1980
• Emergency Medicine, St. Mary's Hospital, Duluth, MN, 1980-1984
• Student Health Service, The College of St. Scholastica, 1980-1984
• Private Practice, River Valley Medical Center, St. Croix Falls, WI, 1984-2006
• Medical Staff, The University of Iowa Student Health Service, 2006-present
• Board Certification in Family Medicine

Memberships

• American Academy of Family Physicians
• American College Health Association
• Iowa Medical Society
• Johnson County Medical Society

Medical Interests

• Preventive Medicine, Urgent Care

Personal Interests

• Bicycling, walking, gardening, travel

Kathleen S. Wittich, M.D.

• The University of Iowa, College of Medicine, 1992-1996
• Residency, Family Practice, Quad Cities Genesis, Davenport, IA, 1996-1999
• Private Practice, Genesis Medical Group, Davenport, IA, 1999-2002
• Private Practice, Trinity Health Partners, East Moline, IL, 2002-2005
• Private Practice, Valley View Family Practice, Moline IL, 2005-2006
• Medical Staff, The University of Iowa Student Health Service, 2006-present
• Board Certification in Family Medicine

Memberships

• Ameican Academy of Family Physicians
• American Medical Association
• Iowa Medical Society
• American College Health Association

Medical Interests

• Health Education, Preventive Medicine, Eating Disorders

Personal Interests

• Family, music, travel

Renee Nydegger, M.D.

• The University of Iowa, College of Medicine, 1995-1999
• Residency, Family Practice, Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City, IA, 1999-2002
• Medical Staff, The University of Iowa Student Health Service, 2006-present
• Board Certification in Family Medicine

Memberships

• American Academy of Family Physicians

Medical Interests

• Preventive Medicine, Women's Health

Personal Interests

• Family, sports, reading, music

Heidi Ruhland, PA-C

• B.S., Biology, Iowa State University, 2004
• M.S., Physician Assistant Studies, University of South Dakota, 2006
• NCCPA Certified Physician Assistant, 2007 – present
• Private Practice Physician Assistant, Family Medicine, Waterloo, Iowa, 2007 – 2008
• Physician Assistant, The University of Iowa Student Health Service, 2008 – present

Memberships

• American Academy of Physician Assistants
• Iowa Physician Assistant Society

Medical Interests

• Preventive Medicine, Women's Health, Patient Education

Personal Interests

• Family, Travel, Cooking

Nursing/Medical Assistant Staff

Left to Right, front row: Teresa Brackett, Linda Hruby, Deb Schultz, Haley King, Joyce Schultz, Peg Johnson, Jennifer Hamner, Mary Beth Kelch

Back row: Angie Lehman, Dom Mascardo, Katie Heick, Brenda Sperry, Holly Frank
Not pictured: Gayle Nelson, Beth Cannell, Ayantu Sultan, Katie Cavanaugh, Cindy Larson

Sarah Hansen, M.A., CHES (sarah-hansen@uiowa.edu)

Associate Director for Education/Coordinator of Health Iowa

• B.A., Sociology, The University of Iowa (1990)
• M.A., Education, The University of Iowa (1992)
• Assistant Director, Student Health Promotion, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana (1992-96)
• Graduate Assistant, Health Iowa/Student Health Service, The University of Iowa (1996-97)
• Research Assistant, Instructional Design, College of Education, The University of Iowa (1996-97)
• Health Educator, 9/1997 - 8/2000
• Coordinator of Health Iowa, 8/2000 - Present

Amy J. Fletcher, M.S. (amy-fletcher@uiowa.edu)

Fitness Educator

• B.S., Biology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1993)
• M.S., Exercise Science, University of Tennessee-Knoxville (1996)
• Fitness and Aquatics Program Director, Westside YMCA, Knoxville, Tennessee (8/1996-7/1997)
• Fitness Educator, 8/97 - present

Tanya Villhauer, M.A. (tanya-villhauer@uiowa.edu)

Assistant Director, Health Iowa

• B.S., Recreation Education, The University of Iowa, (1987)
• M.A., Health Promotion, The University of Iowa, (1991)
• Health Fitness Coordinator, Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, (1990-98)
• Program Assistant, UI Wellness, (1998-2004)
• Health Educator, 9/2004-present

Angela Reams, M.A. (angela-reams@uiowa.edu)

Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator

• M.A., Student Development (2005)
• PhD program, Higher Education Administration (currently enrolled)
• Director, Student Services Campus and Community Relations, 2006-2008)
• Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator, 9/2008-present

Amy A'Hearn, B.S., RD, LD (amy-ahearn-1@uiowa.edu)

Dietitian

• B.S., Dietetics, Iowa State University (2005)
• Dietetic Internship, The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
• Registered Dietitian, Hy-Vee, 2/2007-9/2008
• Dietitian Phone Counselor, UI College of Public Health Purposeful Eating Program, 4/2008-present
• Dietitian, Student Health Service, 9/2008-present

Renae Knox

Graduate Assistant, Health Iowa

Steph Beecher

Graduate Assistant, Health Iowa

Amanda Truppe

Graduate Assistant, Health Iowa

Betsy Christensen and Abby Burkhart

Health Promotion Assistants

Scheduling Staff

From Left (standing): Karen Wilcox, Mary Swihart, Cheryl McMahill. Seated: Beverly Schneider

Administrative Staff

Seated: Nancy Davin (Administrative Assistant II, Human Resources), Nancy Ford (Project Assistant). Standing: Kathryn Prediger (Performance Improvement Coordinator), Linda Abel (Secretary to the Director), Jennifer Tinnes (Administrative Secretary)

From lower left: Sarah Hansen (Associate Director for Education), Dr. Marina Usacheva (Chief of Staff), Lisa James (Associate Director for Clinic Operations), Dr. David Braun (Director), Elaine Davis (Business Manager)

Page updated: 9/11/08