News and Updates

(Des Moines, IA) – The loss of Des Moines University student Katherine M. Miller in 2005 to colorectal cancer has prompted a new focus for an annual student-organized cancer conference at Des Moines University. The February 15 conference begins at […]

The following editorial, written by CPMS Dean, R. Tim Yoho, D.P.M., M.S., was published in the January 2007 issue of APMA Today   Our Greatest Challenge Our profession is shrinking before our eyes. The question is, what are we going

(Des Moines, Iowa) — Victor H. Kaylarian, D.O., recently joined Des Moines University as a professor and the chairperson for the Internal Medicine department. Dr. Kaylarian was previously with Mercy Professional Practice Associates in Des Moines.

(Des Moines, Iowa) — Julie Ronnebaum of West Des Moines recently joined Des Moines University as an instructor for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. She was previously a physical therapist at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

(Des Moines, Iowa) — Rachel Wilson of Des Moines recently joined Des Moines University as a medical assistant. She was previously a medical assistant at the Mercy Campus Clinic.

The College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery is proud of the outstanding achievements of its students and graduates. Below are some recent indicators of the success of DMU students and the University’s dedication to providing superior medical education.   The mean first time

Pilates will strengthen your abdominal and back muscles, improve body movement and correct your posture. Pilates is pronounced puh-LAH-teez and was invented 70 years ago by Joseph H. Pilates. (Des Moines, IA) – If your new year’s resolution is to

(Des Moines, Iowa) — April D. Newton, P.T., of West Des Moines recently joined Des Moines University as the director of clinical education in the physical therapy department. She was previously the therapy education coordinator for Iowa Health-Des Moines.

(Des Moines, IA) – Dr. Roy Lidke, clinical associate professor of podiatric medicine at Des Moines University, was recently awarded first place in the poster abstract competition sponsored by the American Podiatric Medical Association. His winning poster presentation, “Valgus Posted

(Des Moines, Iowa) — Melissa Wilder of Stuart recently joined Des Moines University as an academic secretary for the OB/GYN and Pediatric departments. She was formerly a patient service representative for Iowa Health Physicians in Stuart.