Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences received first place recognition for a feature story in its alumni magazine from the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Marketing and Communications Council.
DMU Magazine Wins National Award Read More
David Connett, D.O., has been appointed as the new dean of the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
New Dean of Osteopathic Medicine at Des Moines University Read More
DMU President and CEO Angela L. Walker Franklin, Ph.D., received the 2024 Chief Executive Leadership Award for District VI of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.
DMU President Franklin Receives CASE Chief Executive Leadership Award Read More
DMU’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy program utilizes a robot as part of their assistive technology.
Oh, The Things Astro Can Do Read More
Diana Feldhacker, chair, program director and assistant professor of DMU’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, received the 2024 Award for Excellence in the Advancement of Occupational Therapy from the American Occupational Therapy Association.
DMU O.T.D. Chair Receives “Champion” Award Read More
In addition to pursuing her medical degree, Taylor LaChapelle, D.O.’26, is an international champion in another form of heavy lifting: In November she won first place in her weight class and first place overall at the World Open Equipped Powerlifting Championships in Lithuania.
Powerful Perseverance Read More
Des Moines University’s podiatric medical students achieved a 100% residency placement rate for the 22nd consecutive year.
DMU Podiatric Students Achieve 100% Residency Placement for the 22nd Consecutive Year Read More
DMU Assistant Professor Joshua Devine, Pharm.D., Ph.D., was lead author of a study on shortages of the blood pressure medication valsartan and the resulting risks for patients who depend on the drug.
DMU Research Highlights Risk of Prescription Drug Shortages Read More
Several alumni are applying their health care and public health expertise beyond traditional boundaries, promoting lifestyle medicine, healthy nutrition and a love for all earth’s creatures.
Alternative Therapies Read More
Teresa Hubka, D.O.’89, M.S., FACOOG, FACOG, CS, and Lisa Green, D.O.’91, M.P.H., work to achieve a greater good for their patients by keeping osteopathic philosophy at the heart of their endeavors.
Living What They Learned, Doing What They Love Read More