Sarah Tallman, DO’09, trusted her instincts when routine lab results didn’t feel quite right. That decision helped uncover Karla Peiffer’s cancer diagnosis early and paved the way for a remarkable outcome.
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As a practicing partner at Core Physical Therapy in West Des Moines, Iowa, Kirsten Radke, PT, DPT’15, draws on her specializations in pelvic health rehabilitation, craniosacral therapy, concussion management and vestibular therapy.
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Kevin Kincaid, MHA’09, didn’t take a traditional path to becoming CEO of Knoxville Hospital and Clinics in Knoxville, Iowa. In fact, his journey started with getting kicked out of college.
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Kassidy Hackbarth, OTD’26, aims to use her Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree to make a difference in the lives of her patients at 21st Century Rehab at Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson, Iowa.
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From investigating deaths for the Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner to preparing future health professionals in DMU’s donor lab, Katie Bejes, MSA’20, has built a career where anatomy, education and compassion intersect.
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The DMU Anatomy Ambassadors program lets students hold science in their hands, inspiring curiosity about health sciences careers.
From expanding opportunities for students to leading the development of a new campus, President Angela L. Walker Franklin’s 15-year tenure has been one of the most transformative periods in DMU history.
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DMU is excited to announce its 2026 Alumni of the Year honorees, recognizing graduates whose careers reflect exceptional leadership, service and impact.
Des Moines University graduated its first class of occupational therapy students. DMU’s newest alumni will help address OT shortages in Iowa and nationwide.
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Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences awarded graduate degrees in medicine and health sciences to over 430 new health care professionals at its 126th Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 29, 2026.
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