Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences honored 48 individuals, including 13 veterans, at this year’s Body Donation Remembrance Ceremony. The annual service took place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 2, in the Olsen Center at the DMU 32 Health and Business Complex in Des Moines.
DMU Honors Individuals Who Give the Ultimate Gift to Medical Education Read More
George Rust, MD, MPH, FAAFP, FACPM, author of “Healing in a Changing America: Doctoring in a Nation of Needless Suffering,” will deliver the keynote address at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences’ 2026 Commencement ceremony in May.
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The Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences community came together for the eighth annual One Day for DMU campaign — held from noon Wednesday, April 22, to noon Thursday, April 23 — raising an impressive $222,612 from 278 individual donors in just 24 hours.
One Day for DMU Raises More Than $220,000 Read More
David Connett, DO, FACOFP (dist.), dean of the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, has been named president‑elect of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physician’s Board of Governors.
David Connett, DO, FACOFP (dist.), Named President‑Elect of the ACOFP Board Read More
Student groups have always been part of the DMU experience. Long before today’s labs and recreation spaces, students built community on the baseball field.
Take Me Out to the Ball Park Read More
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
In DMU’s state-of-the-art Simulation Center, future clinicians can master complex skills before ever picking up a scalpel.
VIP Campus Tour: VR Technology in the Simulation Center 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
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