They’ve made the quality of life better for patients and citizens. They’re leaders in their organizations and in their professions. They’re also proud Des Moines University graduates who continue to serve their medical/health sciences alma mater. They are the 2020 […]
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Jonathan Thompson, D.P.M.’10, M.H.A.’10, FACFAS, was among the authors of “Cheilectomy combined with first tarsometatarsal joint arthrodesis for surgical treatment of midstage hallux rigidus complicated by medial column insufficiency: prospective evaluation of outcomes,” published in the July-August edition of the
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Troy Boffeli, D.P.M.’90, FACFAS, was lead author of “Cheilectomy combined with first tarsometatarsal joint arthrodesis for surgical treatment of midstage hallux rigidus complicated by medial column insufficiency: prospective evaluation of outcomes,” published in the July-August edition of the Journal of
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Many of us are talking with colleagues and loved ones on screen these days due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s also been true about conversations that many health care providers are having with patients as a way to promote safe
DMU D.O. grads adjust to “new normal” Read More
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
DMU College of Health Sciences honors distinguished graduates Read More
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
DMU graduates a new generation of health care professionals Read More
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
DMU students selected for summer 2020 Distinguished Global Health Internships Read More
COLLEAGUES DON’T HESITATE when they describe Jodi Cahalan, PA-C’89, M.S.’93, M.P.H.’01, Ph.D., DFAAPA: “Highly respected.” “A very talented health care professional and executive in health sciences education.” “Genuinely passionate about her work.” But ask Cahalan about her retirement in March
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Tray Wade, M.H.A.’08, and his colleagues reorganized and rebranded EveryStep under a common name to clarify and fulfill its mission. In 1908, when a group of nurses in Des Moines saw the need for public health nursing, they answered that
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Kevin Hejtmanek, D.P.T.’07, completed his master’s degree in health care administration (M.H.A.) at Des Moines University in May 2020. He also was selected for the Dean’s Leadership Award, which recognizes one student in the graduating class chosen by faculty within
Kevin Hejtmanek, D.P.T.’07, M.H.A.’20 Read More