In fields historically dominated by men, women like Rebecca Shaw, M.D., FACOG, and Rebecca Goldsmith, M.P.H.’13, are breaking barriers and leading the way in medicine and public health.
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Murray Goldstein, D.O.’50, M.P.H., embraced osteopathic medicine when few others did — leaving a lasting impact on the profession.
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“The simulation center bridges the gap between theory and practice,” says Liem Tran, M.H.A.’18, simulation specialist. “It fosters critical thinking, decision-making and technical proficiency, all in a way that students find incredibly engaging.” Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences student
Medical school is often described as a journey filled with challenges, long hours and a commitment to helping others. For a few DMU students, that journey recently took on a more personal meaning.
Alumna Terrie Wurzbacher, D.O.’75, reflects on her life’s challenges and triumphs with raw honesty in her books, including her journey through ultra-endurance events.
The Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2025 celebrated their 99% match rate with the first ever in-person Match Day celebration.
Sara “Sally” Sutton, D.O.’53, was a pioneer in osteopathic medicine, advancing muscle energy techniques and leaving a lasting impact on the field.
When Andrew Hano, D.O.’77, met Vicki Hano at a disco in Des Moines in 1977, neither could have predicted the encounter would lead to 45 years of love, marriage and shared adventures.
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, it’s fitting to recognize individuals who have significantly contributed to the civil rights movement alongside King. One such figure is Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences alumnus, William G. Anderson, D.O.’56.
DMU forms alliance with Bryan College of Health Sciences, expanding its admissions partnerships across the Midwest.