When the American Board of Medical Specialties voted in 1979 to make emergency medicine the nation’s 23rd recognized medical specialty, Patrick Crocker, D.O.’80, M.S., FACEP, says he found himself “in the right place at the right time – I fell […]
“Lifting the curtain” on the emergency department Read More
Meet two alumni who have stretched their careers and hobbies beyond health care. Quick Trigger Brewing Company Louis Velazquez’s medical and military careers have taken him literally from coast to coast, but it was easing into retirement that put him
Providing some of life’s simple pleasures Read More
Christian Grindberg, D.O.’13, joined Hancock County Health System as a member of the Britt, IA, Medical Clinic staff. He is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and specializes in obstetrics and family medicine. He and his wife, Ashley,
Christian Grindberg, D.O.’13 Read More
Thomas Haas, D.O.’88, joined North Shore Pathology in Milwaukee on March 18, 2019. He works as a staff pathologist at St. Francis Hospital.
Thomas Haas, D.O.’88 Read More
Brigadier General Marco Coppola, D.O.’89, FACEP, commander, Texas State Guard Medical Brigade, Texas State Guard, received a promotion during a ceremony held at Camp Mabry, Austin, TX, on March 23, 2019. Following his promotion, he assumed command of the Texas
Marco Coppola, D.O.’89, FACEP Read More
You’ll never forget them: the preceptors who helped you gain skills and confidence. The ones who intimidated or shamed you. The ones who made you love a specialty or abandon it altogether. The one who, as Tucker Brady, D.O.’19, describes
Precepting is my Superpower Read More
Take a moment to think about DMU alumni you know (including yourself, if you’re a graduate). Consider the work they do, the positive impact they have, and the leadership and service they provide in their communities, in their professions and
Nominate DMU Alumni of the Year Read More
John Christiansen, M.S.P.T.’90, OCS, ATC, is owner of the ARC Physical Therapy Clinics in Westmont and Orland Park, IL. He is a licensed physical therapist and athletic trainer in Illinois and a clinical specialist in orthopedic physical therapy certified by
John Christiansen, M.S.P.T.’90, OTC, ATC Read More
Kevin Klauer, D.O.’92, EJD, FACEP, in May will become chief executive officer of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The first osteopathic physician to lead AOA operations since 1981, he will have primary responsibility for strategy, operating results, continued organizational growth
Kevin Klauer, D.O.’92, EJD, FACEP, named aoa ceo Read More
According to the 1965 Pacemaker, the yearbook of the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery (COMS), now DMU, William “Bill” Benyak came to Des Moines “after securing his degree in chemistry and his lovely wife Donalie.” As a COMS student,