Christopher Colbert, D.O.’03, FACOEP, FACEP, FAAEM, was recently appointed chair of continuing medical education for the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians (ACOEP). In April 2020 ACOEP held the first virtual emergency medicine conference, which addressed cutting-edge topics of emergency medicine and […]
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He’s the first D.O. in the role since 1981 Kevin Klauer, D.O.’92, EJD, FACEP, says the personality traits that drove him to become a paramedic and then an emergency medical physician are the same ones that led to his latest
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S. Vincent Grasso, D.O.’91, M.S.I.S., M.B.A., strives to give clinicians an invaluable new tool in providing health care that’s truly high-quality, hands-on and patient-centered: artificial intelligence (AI). The surgeon, solution/software architect and medical informaticist is the global practice lead in
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Graduation ceremonies are a centuries-old tradition wrapped in the obligatory pomp and circumstance. However, this year’s Commencement at Des Moines University – as at other universities, colleges and high schools nationwide – took on a new format in that it
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The Department of Global Health’s Distinguished Global Health Internships are highly selective research opportunities that enable students to explore global health research topics at various organizations. Students have the opportunity to work with researchers on projects such as conducting systematic reviews to
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Michael Carnes, D.O.’97, FAAO, was elected to the American Academy of Osteopathy Board of Trustees on March 12 at the AAO’s annual business meeting during its convocation in Colorado Springs, CO. He has been teaching and practicing at the University
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David E. Drake, D.O.’83, is president-elect of the national Physicians for Social Responsibility. He joined PSR’s board of directors in 2017. He returned to Des Moines after 18 months working in his native Colorado. His professional interests include psychotherapy, family
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Paul R. Rennie, D.O.’87, FAAO, of Henderson, NV, was installed as the president of the American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO) on March 14 during the AAO’s 2020 annual Convocation in Colorado Springs, CO. Before becoming president, Dr. Rennie served for
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Perry Dworkin, D.O.’65, FAOCR, M.H.S.A., is 79 years old and a survivor of stroke and prostate cancer. But if you weigh less than 200 pounds, he likely could deadlift you. The retired radiologist is a local, state and two-time national
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Scott Young, D.O.’91, a board-certified anesthesiologist, has over three decades of experience in his field. He is affiliated with PBS Anesthesia LLC, a part of Dignity Health, and North Vista Hospital, both of which are located in Las Vegas, NV.
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