Tara Blalock Hughes, a third-year student in Des Moines University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM), has served as president of her class and of the COM Student Government Association, vice president of the Student Osteopathic Surgery Association and chair of
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The “sea horse” is a structure buried deep within each hemisphere of the brain. This term is more descriptive of the imagination of anatomists rather than its function. In a cross section of the cerebral hemisphere the hippocampus looks something
Anatomy word of the month: hippocampus Read More
Margaret Negrete, D.O.’89, began weight-training as a DMU student when Iowa’s frigid winters put a chill on her running. She won her first bodybuilding competition soon after, in 1985, and she’s competed ever since, earning numerous top finishes in lightweight and physique
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Unrein was installed in August 2013 as the president of the Colorado Society of Osteopathic Medicine. He was president of the Colorado Medical Society from 2003 to 2004 and president of the Colorado Society of Internal Medicine in 1998. He
Christopher J. Unrein, D.O.’88 Read More
Matuskowitz completed her master of business administration degree at Texas A&M University in College Station in May 2013. She is opening her house-call-only, boutique practice Neighborhood Doctor On Call in the fall of 2013.
Monique A. Matuskowitz, D.O.’98, M.H.A.’96, M.B.A. Read More
Weintz is the chief medical officer of Stanton County Hospital and the chief medical director of Stanton County Family Practice, both in Johnson City, KS. The hospital and clinic recently completed a $12.5 million renovation.Â
Charles H. Weintz, D.O.’03 Read More
Jansen finished an anesthesiology residency at University Hospitals – Case Medical Center in Cleveland and is starting a fellowship in pediatric anesthesiology at the Cleveland Clinic.
Elizabeth A. Jansen, D.O.’09 Read More
Jackson is a pediatric infectious disease physician who serves as vice president and therapeutic strategy head in the infectious disease, vaccines and respiratory unit of Quintiles Inc., the world’s largest pharmaceutical service company. She also serves as the chair of
Cynthia R. Jackson, D.O.’89 Read More
Rustmann was commissioned as admiral in the Texas Navy by Governor Rick Perry upon his retirement from the United States Air Force and Texas Air National Guard after 37 years of service to country and state. This honor is typically bestowed
Admiral Walter C. Rustmann, D.O.’95 Read More
Franchi was recently installed for a one-year term as president of the American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation Inc. He will preside over a board of specialists who are dedicated to upholding and maintaining quality
Robert J. Franchi, D.O.’88 Read More