Alumni

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The Rules of Influence

February 19, 2026 / 9 minutes of reading

These DMU alumni are racking up millions of views and followers on television and social platforms — all while helping their audience live healthier lives.

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A collage of photos highlighting Des Moines University’s top news from 2025. Images show students and faculty in clinical settings, a virtual reality training session, anatomy research, a group celebrating Match Day, graduates in academic regalia, athletic facilities, and a clinician working with a young patient. The center features large text reading “2025 DMU’s Top News” on a purple background.

2025 in Review: DMU’s Most Memorable Stories

January 2, 2026 / 7 minutes of reading

From major milestones to quiet moments of impact, 2025 was a year of progress, purpose, pride — and beauty — at DMU. Let’s look back at some of the stories that made this year one to remember.

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William G. Anderson, D.O.’56, poses for a photo with DMU videographer Paul Joy.

Des Moines University Wins CASE District Award

November 24, 2025 / 1 minute of reading

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has earned a Best of District VI Award from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education for a video featuring one of its distinguished alumni.

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Shane McClinton works with a patient during a physical therapy session.

New Research Shows Collaborative Care for Plantar Heel Pain Leads to Long-Term Savings and Better Outcomes

November 17, 2025 / 3 minutes of reading

A multi-year study led by Shane McClinton, P.T., D.P.T., Ph.D., shows that combining physical therapy with standard podiatry care for plantar heel pain improves patients’ quality of life while also cutting long-term health care costs.

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Celebrating Impact and Championing the Future: Highlights from the 2025 Glanton Event

October 23, 2025 / 3 minutes of reading

On Wednesday, Oct. 22, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and the Des Moines community came together for an evening of celebration, inspiration and powerful storytelling at the 2025 Glanton Event presented by UnityPoint Health.

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Barbara and Donald Janower, D.O.’67, pose for a photo at a DMU event.

Honoring the Life and Legacy of Donald Janower, D.O.’67

September 18, 2025 / 2 minutes of reading

Donald Janower and his wife, Barbara, created the Barbara and Donald Janower Endowed Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships for DMU osteopathic medical students.

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Des Moines University Appoints Good to Board of Trustees

September 17, 2025 / 2 minutes of reading

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has named Robert Good, D.O., MACOI, to its Board of Trustees.

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Healing With a Beat

September 9, 2025 / 5 minutes of reading

By day, they care for patients in clinics, hospitals and private practices. By night, they wield instruments and their voices, making music that heals in a different way. These Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences alumni are more than just health care professionals.

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