For Katie Sorensen, M.S.P.A.’10, PA-C, precepting students brings joy “to a whole new level” in her career. Sorensen has been a physician assistant (PA) in general surgery for 10 years, currently practicing at St. Luke’s Regional Health System in Duluth, […]
2021 Preceptor of the Year always has a student by her side Read More
As a girl growing up in Bulgaria, Elitsa Ananieva, Ph.D., wondered why some people died of diseases such as cancer and why so little was known about how to prevent or treat them. “I promised myself that one day I
In the fight against cancer, “Dr. A” mobilizes both her research and students Read More
In November 2019, my husband, Todd, and I set off on the adventure of a lifetime as volunteers for three months in the Kingdom of Bhutan. We are both medical professionals: I am a DMU Class of 2003 graduate board-certified
On May 30, 2020, Thalia Brown and her husband were enjoying a date night when she got a phone call: Her son, Johnathan Tate Jr., 22, had taken three bullets to the head during a violent shooting at a Gastonia,
The miracle of medicine Read More
Kathy Mercuris taught every DMU physical therapy graduate until her retirement in 2020. Kathy Mercuris, P.T., D.H.S., knew since her youth that she wanted to work in a helping profession. When she watched a child being assisted by an adult
The enduring impact of a longtime teacher Read More
Visit the new MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex at 6500 Grand Ave., West Des Moines, and prepare to be wowed: The nearly 300,000-square-foot, approximately $60 million facility covers 66 acres with something for everyone, competitors and spectators alike. And DMU’s physical
Jasmina Salcinovic-Spahic, DMSc, MMSc, M.H.A.’18, PA-C, DFAAPA, was a child during the 1990s Bosnian War who emigrated with her family to the United States with two bags of belongings and no English-speaking skills. Inspired by her wartime experience to help others
2018 M.H.A. grad honored by Emory’s 40 Under Forty awards program Read More
A health profession that helps individuals develop, adapt, recover, improve and maintain the skills to allow them to live life to the fullest has pushed Diana Feldhacker, O.T.D., out of her comfort zone more than once. It’s led her to
DMU begins launch of new occupational therapy program Read More
Becoming a physician was always the long-term plan of Adam Bertroche, D.O.’17. After graduating from Luther College in Decorah, IA, with a bachelor of science degree in biology and working for a year for a medical electronic records company, he
D.O. alumnus returns to DMU for “exciting opportunity” Read More
One was a radiologist universally respected by colleagues and loved by patients for his caring bedside manner. Two are former DMU faculty members who have continued to benefit patients and communities, even globally. And one is the recipient of the
DMU announces 2021 Alumni of the Year and inaugural Rising Star Award recipient Read More