Des Moines University announced nine faculty promotions. The promoted individuals represent five of DMU’s 10 degree programs, a medical specialty area and an academic support department for students and faculty. John Bennett, D.P.M., FACFAS, was promoted to professor of podiatric […]
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Approximately 11 years ago when I was a collegiate softball player, a 10-year-old athlete from a neighboring small town called me. In her then-high-pitched excited voice she wanted to interview me about what it was like to be a collegiate
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On Sept. 15, 431 Des Moines University students in five clinical programs accepted their white coats and the responsibilities that attire represents in the university’s White Coat Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Des Moines. “As you don the white
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Bryan Ladd, D.P.T.’14, M.S., OCS, and his practice, Kaizen Health and Wellness in Urbandale, Iowa, are partnering with the Iowa Barnstormers to be designated as the Barnstormers Official Physical Therapy Partner for the 2024 season. Ladd’s colleagues include Josh Hildebrand,
This spring Rebecca Goldsmith, M.P.H.’13, was chosen for the Des Moines Business Record’s “Forty Under 40” list.
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Rebekah Christoffeersen, D.P.T.’16, is director of clinical services at Blue Stone Therapy in Urbandale, IA.
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Kyle Kellum, M.H.A.’12, became chief executive officer of the Jennie M. Melham Medical Center in Broken Bow, NE. He had been the CEO of the Cherry County Hospital and Clinics in Valentine, NE.
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Ryan Meyer, M.H.A.’11, was named chief operations officer at MercyOne Northeast Iowa. He has been with MercyOne since 2014, most recently as vice president of operations.
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As a registered dietitian, Erin Bergquist, M.P.H.’07, RD, counseled patients one-on-one about eating healthfully to manage their diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, obesity and other health issues. After about three years in practice, she wanted to do more. “Once you have a
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Des Moines University and the University of Northern Iowa have announced a new partnership to create enhanced pathways for UNI students seeking medical and health sciences careers.