Murray R. Berkowitz, D.O.’96, M.A., M.S., M.P.H., has been appointed interim assistant dean for clerkships and core site development at the Georgia campus of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Berkowitz is a tenured associate professor of neuromusculoskeletal medicine and […]
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Edna Becht, D.O.’13, began her family medicine practice at Atlantic, IA, Medical Center on Aug. 8. She provides comprehensive family medicine services, including obstetric care. Becht also is on staff at Cass County Memorial Hospital. She completed her family medicine
Gregory Christiansen, D.O., M.Ed., FACOEP-D, chair and associate professor of emergency medicine at Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC, was named dean of the DMU College of Osteopathic Medicine. He will take office on Dec. 1. Christiansen serves as director
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Elizabeth Tigges, D.O.’08, an obstetrics and gynecology specialist, began accepting appointments for surgical consults, obstetrical care and gynecological needs at Deer Creek Health Center in Toledo, IA. She joined the surgeons with Surgical Associates of Grinnell, IA, in April and
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For many student volunteers, Des Moines University’s free Back 2 School Physicals event is their first time applying skills learned in clinical medicine and practiced in SPAL to real patients, many of whom have barriers to accessing health care. It’s also an opportunity
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As they educate and mentor students, touch the lives of patients and work tirelessly in their professions and communities, the 2016 Des Moines University Alumni of the Year inspire others to aspire. Alumni of the Year honorees are selected by
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Eric Neverman, D.O.’12, M.H.A., completed a combined residency in internal medicine and pediatrics, serving a year as chief resident at the University of Missouri. He will begin an internal medicine and pediatrics practice with UnityPoint Clinic/Grundy County (IA) Memorial Hospital
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Each year, graduate and undergraduate students from the local scientific community have the opportunity to apply to participate in an intensive eight-week Mentored Student Research Program (MSRP) at Des Moines University. Selected students are able to choose from more than
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Jesse Isenstadt, D.O.’16, began a residency program in internal medicine at Trios Health in Kennewick, WA. He previously served as a certified nurse assistant primarily in the surgery unit at Banner Boswell Medical Center in Sun City, AZ, for five
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Jacqueline M. Stoken, D.O.’90, was featured in the Des Moines Register’s “Get to Know” section on July 6, 2016. She began her medical career as a nurse in areas including intensive care, critical care, surgery, orthopedics and neurosurgery. She has
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