Roberta Wattleworth, D.O.’81, M.H.A.’99, M.P.H.’04, FACOFP, completed her first year as associate dean for medical education at Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Lynchburg, VA. She is one of the founding faculty members of the school, which accepted its […]
Roberta Wattleworth, D.O.’81, M.H.A.’99, M.P.H.’04, FACOFP Read More
On Feb. 6, 1951, a poor African American tobacco farmer named Henrietta Lacks entered the ward for colored women at Johns Hopkins Hospital to begin treatment for invasive cervical cancer. While she was unconscious on the operating table, the surgeon
“Illegal, immoral, deplorable” – and so critical to medical advancement Read More
Des Moines University’s Continuing Medical Education received a six-year accreditation with commendation from the Iowa Medical Society (IMS), the highest stamp of approval from the organization. CME has been certifying educational activities for Category 1 Credit of the American Medical Association’s Physician’s
DMU receives Iowa Medical Society stamp of approval for continuing education Read More
The DMU campus was alive and well during this year’s DMU Commencement week festivities. Click the image below each event to view more photos. Events kicked off on Friday, May 22, as our Doctor of Physical Therapy faculty and graduates came together to
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Brenda K. Jeffers, M.H.A.’03, was named the director of clinical quality at River Hills Community Health Center (RHCHC) in Ottumwa, IA. RHCHC is a federally funded health center providing comprehensive primary care, pediatric care and behavioral health services as well
Brenda K. Jeffers, M.H.A.’03 Read More
Brenda Jeffers was named the director of clinical quality at River Hills Community Health Center (RHCHC) in Ottumwa, IA. RHCHC is a federally funded health center providing comprehensive primary care, pediatric care and behavioral health services as well as general
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Des Moines University will grant degrees to 463 graduates at the University’s 115th Commencement Ceremony, on Saturday, May 23, at 10 a.m. at Hy-Vee Hall in the Iowa Events Center, 730 Third Street, Des Moines. The dean from each of
463 graduates to cross the stage at DMU’s 115th Commencement Read More
After working less than two years in community relations and development at Community Memorial Hospital in Sumner, IA, Kyle Teeling realized the abundance of non-clinical opportunities in the industry. Earning an advanced degree was a “logical option” in helping him
Alumni spotlight: Kyle Teeling, M.H.A.’14 Read More
The DMU Board of Trustees welcomed three new members in 2014 and will add two more in March. At its December 2014 meeting, the board approved the appointments of Marcia Grassman Hammers, B.H.A.’88, R.N., FAHM, CHC, and Nicki Nigro, D.P.M.’89,
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Kaaren Olesen, D.O., M.H.A., joined the DMU faculty on Dec. 1 as assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the specialty medicine department. She completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Genesys Regional Medical Center in Michigan, where she
Kaaren Olesen, D.O.’97, M.H.A.’96 Read More