Alumni

Students with signs during One Day for DMU

One Day for DMU Ignites Support for Future Medical Leaders

April 17, 2025 / 2 minutes of reading

The annual One Day for DMU 24-hour giving campaign raised over $272,000 thanks to alumni, faculty and staff.

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Visual representation of a brain, emphasizing the multitude of connections that form its intricate network.

Preparing the Next Generation

April 15, 2025 / 4 minutes of reading

“The simulation center bridges the gap between theory and practice,” says Liem Tran, M.H.A.’18, simulation specialist. “It fosters critical thinking, decision-making and technical proficiency, all in a way that students find incredibly engaging.” Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences student

DMU alumna Terrie Wurzbacher, D.O.’75, poses with a "Team Terrie" t-shirt after competing in a race.

From Tipping Point To Turning Point

April 8, 2025 / 4 minutes of reading

Alumna Terrie Wurzbacher, D.O.’75, reflects on her life’s challenges and triumphs with raw honesty in her books, including her journey through ultra-endurance events.

Sara “Sally” Sutton, D.O.’53, smiling during a DMU event in 2019.

The Force Behind Muscle Energy: Remembering Sara “Sally” Sutton

March 25, 2025 / 2 minutes of reading

Sara “Sally” Sutton, D.O.’53, was a pioneer in osteopathic medicine, advancing muscle energy techniques and leaving a lasting impact on the field.

Alex Ngo, D.P.M.’26, Gage Caudell, D.P.M.’05, FACFAS, and Townsen Kennington, D.P.M.’21, pose for a photo.

Bridging Education and Practice in Podiatry

March 18, 2025 / 1 minute of reading

As a testament to his dedication to podiatry education, Gage Caudell, D.P.M.’05, FACFAS, initiated the first fellowship program at his practice.

A Legacy of Gratitude and Giving Back

March 11, 2025 / 3 minutes of reading

When Andrew Hano, D.O.’77, met Vicki Hano at a disco in Des Moines in 1977, neither could have predicted the encounter would lead to 45 years of love, marriage and shared adventures.

Joshua Vest, D.P.M.’08, FACFAS, and Elizabeth Gajardo-Stitt, D.P.M.’25, post for a photo.

The Path to Podiatry Through Growth and Guidance

March 4, 2025 / 4 minutes of reading

Elizabeth Gajardo-Sitt, D.P.M.’25, found her way to podiatric medicine after experiencing an injury and becoming a patient of DMU alumnus, Joshua Vest, D.P.M.’08, FACFAS.

Angela L. Walker Franklin, Ph.D., with William G. Anderson, D.O.’56

A Legacy of Medicine and Civil Rights

January 20, 2025 / 2 minutes of reading

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, it’s fitting to recognize individuals who have significantly contributed to the civil rights movement alongside King. One such figure is Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences alumnus, William G. Anderson, D.O.’56.