DMU professor and physical therapist Shane McClinton, PT, DPT’07, PhD, earned the American Physical Therapy Association’s 2026 Outstanding Research Award.
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Jordan Samuel, MSA’23, DO’27, was recently appointed as the medical student representative to the American Medical Association’s Council on Medical Education — a key body focused on policy and recommendations for medical education, accreditation and the physician workforce.
DMU Student Named to AMA’s Council on Medical Education Read More
Students in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences recently won the Promote OT Challenge for the state of Iowa.
DMU Students Recognized for Statewide Occupational Therapy Outreach Read More
DMU welcomed high school students to campus for the orientation of its inaugural Young Scientist Internship program, launching a summer of hands-on research experiences made possible in part through an investment from Microsoft.
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences faculty member Elitsa Ananieva, PhD, has led a study that could help improve the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapies by enhancing the ability of the body’s T cells to sustain their fight against cancer.
DMU Research Identifies New Strategy to Strengthen Cancer-Fighting Immune Cells Read More
The Polk County Health Department and DMU have formally established an Academic Health Department partnership, creating a collaborative relationship that connects public health practice, education, research and workforce development.
Des Moines University Clinic will provide free back-to-school physicals and backpacks for K-12 students on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. No insurance is needed. Interpreters and interpretation services will be available.
Free Back-to-School Physicals July 22 at Des Moines University Clinic Read More
DMU is excited to announce its 2026 Alumni of the Year honorees, recognizing graduates whose careers reflect exceptional leadership, service and impact.
Autumn Brunia, DO’19, a psychiatrist at Des Moines University Clinic — Behavioral Health and faculty member of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, is influencing female physicians from around the world.
DMU Psychiatrist Presents at International Conference for Women Physicians Read More
DMU and Central College in Pella, Iowa, have announced a partnership that expands pathways for Central students pursuing graduate health sciences programs while helping strengthen Iowa’s health care workforce.
DMU and Central College Announce Partnership to Expand Health Sciences Pathways Read More
