DMU’s Top 2023 News Stories: What a Wonderful Year!
Here’s a look back at Des Moines University’s top news events of 2023. It was a remarkable year in DMU’s history!
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Joshua Rehmann, D.O.’06
Joshua Rehmann, D.O.’06, was named chief medical officer for UnityPoint Clinic in Central Iowa. A member of the UnityPoint Clinic senior executive team, he provides clinical and administrative leadership for the physicians and advanced practice providers across all UnityPoint Health
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Valeriya Korchina, D.O.’20
Valeriya Korchina, D.O.’20, joined Tennova Healthcare – Turkey Creek Medical Center at its West Hills location in Knoxville, TN. She completed her residency in family medicine at McLaren St. Luke’s in Perrysburg, OH.
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Mark Benson, D.O.’89
Mark Benson, D.O.’89, became chief medical officer at Emcara Health in Franklin, TN. He previously was the chief physician executive for the American Health Network, overseeing health care operations across Ohio and Indiana.
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Kevin Klauer, D.O.’92, EJD, FACEP
Kevin Klauer, D.O.’92, EJD, FACEP, will become CEO of the American Health Information Management Association on Jan. 8, 2024. Previously the system chief medical officer at HCA Florida Ocala and West Marion Hospitals, he brings a wealth of health care
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Charles C. Johnson, D.O.’88
Charles C. Johnson, D.O.’88, is a board-certified family medicine physician at a new MDVIP-affiliated primary care practice in Lexington, KY. MDVIP is a network of more than 1,100 physicians nationwide who practice with a concierge approach.
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Polk County Contributes $5 Million to Support Health Care Workforce Needs
Des Moines University will establish a new regional simulation center at DMU’s 3200 Grand Avenue campus with a $5 million contribution from the Polk County Board of Supervisors.
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DMU Osteopathic Students Achieve the Highest Board Exam Pass Rate in the Nation
The DMU osteopathic medicine Class of 2024 achieved the highest pass rate among all osteopathic medical schools nationwide on Level 1 of their national board exams.
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DMU Student Explores Connections Between Climate Change and Human Health in USGCRP Internship
Michelle Vu, a student in DMU’s Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program, reflects on her global health internship with the U.S. Global Change Research Program.
Erica Smith, D.O.’06
Erica Smith, D.O.’06, a board-certified family medicine physician, joined Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Buena Vista, CO. She completed her residency at Northeast Iowa Medical Education Foundation in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and a fellowship in integrative medicine
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