On Friday, Sept. 4, 456 students from five programs at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences received their first white coats during the university’s White Coat Ceremony.
Over 450 Students Enter Health Career Journey At DMU’s White Coat Ceremony Read More
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and Baylor University, a private university in Waco, Texas, have announced a partnership designed to expand educational pathways for Baylor students interested in pursuing graduate-level health sciences degrees.
DMU and Baylor University Partner to Create Health Sciences Pathways Read More
DMU will host the Psychiatry for Non-Psychiatrists conference on Friday, Oct.16, 2026. The event is designed to equip non-psychiatric health care professionals with essential mental health care skills.
DMU Hosts Mental Health CME Conference Read More
From investigating deaths for the Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner to preparing future health professionals in DMU’s donor lab, Katie Bejes, MSA’20, has built a career where anatomy, education and compassion intersect.
Life After DMU: Life of an … Anatomist Read More
William G. Anderson, DO’56, was a civil rights leader, osteopathic physician, surgeon, educator and hospital administrator whose life’s work expanded opportunity, challenged injustice and strengthened the medical profession.
Remembering William G. Anderson, DO’56 Read More
The DMU Anatomy Ambassadors program lets students hold science in their hands, inspiring curiosity about health sciences careers.
From expanding opportunities for students to leading the development of a new campus, President Angela L. Walker Franklin’s 15-year tenure has been one of the most transformative periods in DMU history.
Milestones From 15 Years at DMU Read More
DMU’s annual Student Leadership and Service Awards ceremony celebrates students who volunteer, lead and engage in interprofessional education.
Two Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences researchers are helping unravel one of the most intriguing mysteries in human evolution.
DMU Faculty Help Shape Understanding of Ancient Human Relatives Read More
Jordan Samuel, MSA’23, DO’27, was recently appointed as the medical student representative to the American Medical Association’s Council on Medical Education — a key body focused on policy and recommendations for medical education, accreditation and the physician workforce.
DMU Student Named to AMA’s Council on Medical Education Read More
