As a student in the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (CPMS) in the mid-1980s, Phillip Ward made the commitment to being a leader in his medical school and in his profession. Given the state of each at the time, […]
Early advocate for CPMS, his profession Read More
Every year, the Des Moines Business Record celebrates the work of women who have made a difference with its “Women of Influence” awards. According to the publication’s website, recipients have “devoted their lives to doing things most wouldn’t. They’ve spent countless hours on various boards and they’ve blazed a
President Franklin named to Business Record’s Women of Influence Read More
A Florida-based actor, singer and dancer is becoming increasingly popular with the pre-middle school set. He has two books out, one that received a Moonbeam Children’s Book Award, as well as a promising pilot for a unique television program that’s
A fun messenger of serious advice Read More
Katrina Enderle, PA-C’13, a physician assistant at Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health Services in Elbow Lake, MN, has developed an innovative Diabetes Wellness Program (called THRIVE) designed to make living with diabetes low maintenance enough so people are more comfortable with
Diabetes is personal with Enderle Read More
Adrian Simien was barely a year old when pioneering “gangsta rap” group N.W.A. debuted the 1988 album “Straight Outta Compton” that popularized the violent reputation of his hometown. Simien experienced first-hand the southern California city’s high rates of violence and
While one’s graduation from medical school is a marvelous occasion, it got even better for the inaugural recipients of awards from the Rural Iowa Primary Care Loan Repayment Program. This new state-funded program will give four DMU graduates, after their
Inaugural Iowa forgivable loans awarded to four DMU graduates Read More
Bankers Trust has been in the financial business since 1917, but its actions and impact go far beyond for-profit endeavors. Central Iowa’s leading independently owned bank now with offices in six states, the company has invested in its communities as
Investing in community and diversity Read More
Kyle Duncan says he’s “really good” at complaining, but he learned at an early age that bellyaching about issues isn’t enough. “I’ve always wanted to be in a position to fix things, whether it was being captain of the football
DMU student helps set up APMSA for continued success Read More
As part of this year’s alumni reunion festivities, the University recognized three outstanding graduates who have given greatly to their alma mater, professions and communities. College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Alumnus of the Year Sean T. Grambart, D.P.M.’01, FACFAS Foot
Heroes in health care, at DMU and beyond: the 2014 Alumni of the Year Read More
While the polar vortex gripping many states this winter had people complaining about the weather more than usual, the discussion by a group gathered in a DMU boardroom on the snowy morning of Feb. 4 was even more somber in
New consortium to probe climate change’s impact on health Read More