Three generations of the Chiodo/Harrison family, members of DMU’s Grand Family Society, were students on the campus at 3200 Grand Ave. in Des Moines, although the institution and experience were very different for each.
A Special Place for Three Family Generations Read More
It’s not surprising that in her illustrious career as an academician, administrator and leader in higher education, Des Moines University President and CEO Angela L. Walker Franklin, Ph.D., has been revered and honored by more than one educational institution. Her
DMU President and CEO Receives Distinguished Alumni Award Read More
Through continuing education and learning from peers, Kaaren Olesen, D.O.’97, M.H.A.’96, has become an expert in gender-affirming surgery.
Assignment: Compare the major source of collective trauma in Rwanda, the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsis, with that in the United States, the 2001 terrorist attacks and ongoing gun violence and mass shootings. Investigators: Kyra Vercande, D.O.’23, and Rwandan student
Approximately 11 years ago when I was a collegiate softball player, a 10-year-old athlete from a neighboring small town called me. In her then-high-pitched excited voice she wanted to interview me about what it was like to be a collegiate
The Joy of the Patient-Provider Connection Read More
As a registered dietitian, Erin Bergquist, M.P.H.’07, RD, counseled patients one-on-one about eating healthfully to manage their diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, obesity and other health issues. After about three years in practice, she wanted to do more. “Once you have a
Alumna Applies Systems Thinking for Sustainable, HealthY Nutrition Read More
An elective course at DMU is addressing the absence of pain management in standard medical curricula.
Elective Makes Curriculum More Pain-Full Read More
Des Moines University has donated medical equipment to support the people of Ukraine during Russia’s military invasion. This support started with two DMU faculty members.
Sending Medical and Moral Support to Ukraine Read More
This summer Maria Patestas, Ph.D., retired after 30 years of teaching the anatomy subdisciplines at Des Moines University.
Patestas is Retired but Emphatically Not Tired Read More
Marcia Angue, D.O.’13, was pursuing surgery when the pandemic redirected her to public health leadership.
D.O. Grad Swaps Surgery for Public Health To Serve Her Country Read More