Renee M. DeVries

I feel a very strong connection to Northwestern Health Sciences University, as I grew up across the street and attended the junior high school that Northwestern's building used to house. I was drawn to chiropractic for its focus on natural therapies and its attention to prevention and wellness. I returned to this building to attend Northwestern College of Chiropractic and after graduating, I practiced in Black River Falls, WI.

During chiropractic college, I developed a love of radiology which did not subside during my years of practice. In 1993, I returned to Northwestern to begin a three-year full time residency in radiology. It was during my residency that I realized I had a passion for teaching. I spent the next 17 years teaching radiology and practicing in Northwestern’s Radiologic Consultation Services. In 2005, I returned to school at the University of Minnesota to pursue a PhD in Organizational Leadership and Policy Development with a focus on higher education. My dissertation will focus on partnerships in higher education, specifically collaborations between public and private universities. 

I transitioned to dean of the College of Chiropractic in 2010 and love the challenges that come with my new role. I feel that my position allows me to act as a bridge between students, faculty, administration and alumni. I am interested in expanding the collaborative opportunities for Northwestern, for our students and, ultimately, our graduates.

Education

• Doctor of Chiropractic - Northwestern College of Chiropractic, 1989
• Bachelor of Science - Northwestern College of Chiropractic, 1989

Publications

Book chapters:

Young M, Wessely M, DeVries RM. Magnetic resonance: principles and application to diagnostic imaging. In: Wessely M, Young M, eds. Essential Musculoskeletal MRI. Oxford: Elsevier; 2011:1.

DeVries RM, Manne AL, Wessely M. The cervical spine. In: Wessely M, Young M eds. Essential Musculoskeletal MRI. Oxford: Elsevier; 2011:2.

Wessely M, DeVries RM. The thoracic spine. In: Wessely M, Young M, eds. Essential Musculoskeletal MRI. Oxford: Elsevier; 2011:3.

Articles:

Major C, Borggren C, DeVries R. Traumatic hand fracture in a patient with osteoporosis Imperfecta. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine. 2008;7:155-160.

DeVries R, Wessely M. Magnetic resonance imaging of the thoracic spine part 2: common disorders. Clinical Chiropractic. 2005;8(1):33-40.

DeVries RM, Manne AL, Wessely M. Cervical MRI. Part 1: a basic overview. Clinical Chiropractic. 2003;6(3-4):137-143.