Sarah Parrott

Sarah Parrott, D.O., is the Chair and Associate Professor of Primary Care, and an Associate Professor in the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program at Des Moines University. She is a practicing Physician at the Family Medicine Clinic. Her clinical focus includes comprehensive care for patients across all ages, with special emphasis on obesity management, LGBTQ+ healthcare, and osteopathic manual treatment (OMT). She holds the FAAFP fellowship.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Journalism, University of Kansas (1991)
• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines University (2002)
• Residency in Family Medicine, University of Kansas Hospital (2005)

Teaching & Research Interests: Dr. Parrott is dedicated to medical student development, particularly enhancing clinical skills like interviewing, physical examination, and documentation. She actively promotes inter-professional education, fostering collaboration between osteopathic, podiatric, and other healthcare trainees.

Awards:

• Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians (FAAFP)

Advising/Grants: No specific grants or student advising details are provided in the text. Dr. Parrott’s mentorship focuses on skill-building for medical students transitioning to clinical practice.

Labs/Teams: No specific research teams or labs are mentioned, though her clinical and educational roles suggest involvement in university-wide initiatives.