The Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2026 has achieved a 99% match rate in the 2026 National Resident Matching Program.
DMU Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2026 Achieves 99% Match Rate Read More
For a select group of students, the path to becoming a doctor is a dual mission, combining the rigorous demands of medical school with a commitment to military service.
Serving Two Missions: Military Students Finance and Forge Their Medical Careers Read More
There are many ways to mark the passage of time, including giving back to an organization year after year. Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is proud to be the recipient of this kind of lasting generosity from many dedicated alumni and friends.
The Gift of Time: Decades of Giving Back to DMU Read More
A growing public health crisis is flowing through Iowa’s rivers and taps. Jason Semprini, PhD, MPP, assistant professor of public health at DMU, is studying the link between nitrate contamination in drinking water, rising cancer rates and pregnancy-related outcomes across the state.
When Water Turns Toxic Read More
Rural Iowa faces significant and growing challenges in accessing health care. The gap in access continues to widen — and the demand for qualified health professionals has never been greater. Enter Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences.
The Heart of the Heartland Read More
These DMU alumni are racking up millions of views and followers on television and social platforms — all while helping their audience live healthier lives.
The Rules of Influence Read More
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.
2025 in Review: DMU’s Most Memorable Stories Read More
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.
Des Moines University Wins CASE District Award Read More
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.
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.
Celebrating Impact and Championing the Future: Highlights from the 2025 Glanton Event Read More