Approximately 11 years ago when I was a collegiate softball player, a 10-year-old athlete from a neighboring small town called me. In her then-high-pitched excited voice she wanted to interview me about what it was like to be a collegiate […]
The Joy of the Patient-Provider Connection Read More
This spring Rebecca Goldsmith, M.P.H.’13, was chosen for the Des Moines Business Record’s “Forty Under 40” list.
M.P.H. Alumna Named to “Forty Under 40” List Read More
As a registered dietitian, Erin Bergquist, M.P.H.’07, RD, counseled patients one-on-one about eating healthfully to manage their diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, obesity and other health issues. After about three years in practice, she wanted to do more. “Once you have a
Alumna Applies Systems Thinking for Sustainable, HealthY Nutrition Read More
An elective course at DMU is addressing the absence of pain management in standard medical curricula.
Elective Makes Curriculum More Pain-Full Read More
What if you were a member of a low-income family that suddenly began receiving $500 a month, no strings attached?
DMU Plays Role in Basic Income Pilot Read More
Des Moines University has donated medical equipment to support the people of Ukraine during Russia’s military invasion. This support started with two DMU faculty members.
Sending Medical and Moral Support to Ukraine Read More
This summer Maria Patestas, Ph.D., retired after 30 years of teaching the anatomy subdisciplines at Des Moines University.
Patestas is Retired but Emphatically Not Tired Read More
Marcia Angue, D.O.’13, was pursuing surgery when the pandemic redirected her to public health leadership.
D.O. Grad Swaps Surgery for Public Health To Serve Her Country Read More
President Angela L. Walker Franklin inspires DMU to dream big.
A Bold Vision Made Real Read More
Thomas Mueller, Ph.D., retired associate dean for admissions and student affairs for Des Moines University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, died July, 7, 2023. He was 79. After earning his Ph.D. at the University of Texas-Austin, Mueller pursued research at St.
DMU Mourns Loss of Thomas Mueller, Ph.D. Read More