When Kelsey Mims first went to St. Lucia as a DMU physical therapy student, the fast-paced global health rotation felt “almost like a whirlwind.” When she returned this spring as an alumna and clinical instructor with another DMU group, she says “it was almost like walking back into a family.”
Lots of learning in St. Lucia Read More
The 2013 Des Moines University Alumni of the Year have established diverse careers and engaged in a variety of professional activities, but all three have demonstrated dedication to DMU, their respective professions and their patients.
Alumni of the Year share passion for DMU, their professions Read More
DMU’s inaugural unified Golf Benefit on May 22 was a great success, despite sometimes drizzly weather, thanks to the 77 golfers, lighthearted competition and a great cause – to raise scholarship funds for students in all DMU programs.
Spirited swinging spurs scholarships Read More
There had to be a lot of sore faces from all the smiling after DMU’s simultaneous Commencement and Reunion Weekend in May. The happy graduates included the Class of 2013, DMU’s new “medallion” alumni who led the Commencement processional and a former White House doctor who received an honorary degree.
Commencement + Reunion = one celebratory weekend Read More
Anderson and her husband, Bob, welcomed a son, Grant Hunter, in April 2013. Grant joins an older brother and sister. Anderson practices internal medicine with Sanford Health in Valley City, ND.
Misty K. Anderson, D.O.’08 Read More
Six years ago Reinhardt became a modern-day Forrest Gump and has since completed 12 marathons. His last race was to be in April 2013 when he ran the Boston Marathon. Reinhardt ran his best Boston time in four years and
David E. Reinhardt, D.O.’93 Read More
Schmidt is a professor and chief of the West Virginia University (WVU) section of nephrology in WVU’s school of medicine in Morgantown, WV. She is president-elect of the Renal Physicians Association, a national medical specialty association that represents and serves
Rebecca J. Schmidt, D.O.’85 Read More
In October 2013, Roth will receive the Meritorious Service Award of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Council. The award is presented to a member of the college who has served as a councilman for at least three years
Robert M. Roth, D.O.’76 Read More
Poore is a resident at UnityPoint Health System (formerly Iowa Health) in Des Moines, IA. She grew up in Orlando, FL, and lived there until coming to Iowa to attend DMU. Dr. Poore studied biology and completed a minor in
Alumni spotlight: Rachael N. Poore, D.P.M.’12 Read More
After a successful alumni reunion this year, the alumni association is already planning for 2014. If you are celebrating your 25th or 50th anniversary of graduating, then save the date for May 23-24, 2014 to join us for a weekend of great
Alums, save the date Read More