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
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
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
Central State University, a historically Black college and university in Wilberforce, Ohio, and Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences in West Des Moines, Iowa, announced a partnership that expands access and priority pathways for CSU students into DMU’s graduate medical and health science programs.
Central State University and Des Moines University Announce Partnership Read More
Chadron State College in Chadron, Nebraska, and Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences in West Des Moines, Iowa, have announced a new partnership designed to create streamlined pathways for students pursuing advanced degrees in health care and biomedical sciences.
Chadron State College and Des Moines University Announce Strategic Educational Partnership 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
