Life After DMU: Life of a … Podiatrist
Tiphani James, DPM’16, spends her days healing patients dealing with foot or ankle pain at her private practice at Upperline Health.
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A Routine Visit That Changed Everything
Sarah Tallman, DO’09, trusted her instincts when routine lab results didn’t feel quite right. That decision helped uncover Karla Peiffer’s cancer diagnosis early and paved the way for a remarkable outcome.
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Life After DMU: Life of a … Physical Therapist
As a practicing partner at Core Physical Therapy in West Des Moines, Iowa, Kirsten Radke, PT, DPT’15, draws on her specializations in pelvic health rehabilitation, craniosacral therapy, concussion management and vestibular therapy.
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Life After DMU: Life of a … Health Administrator
Kevin Kincaid, MHA’09, didn’t take a traditional path to becoming CEO of Knoxville Hospital and Clinics in Knoxville, Iowa. In fact, his journey started with getting kicked out of college.
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Life After DMU: Life of an … Occupational Therapist
Kassidy Hackbarth, OTD’26, aims to use her Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree to make a difference in the lives of her patients at 21st Century Rehab at Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson, Iowa.
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Life After DMU: Life of an … Anatomist
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.
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Beyond the Textbook
The DMU Anatomy Ambassadors program lets students hold science in their hands, inspiring curiosity about health sciences careers.
Milestones From 15 Years at DMU
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.
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Polk County Health Department and Des Moines University Launch Academic Health Department Partnership
The Polk County Health Department and DMU have formally established an Academic Health Department partnership, creating a collaborative relationship that connects public health practice, education, research and workforce development.
Des Moines University Announces 2026 Alumni Award Winners Recognizing Leaders in Medicine, Health Care and Education
DMU is excited to announce its 2026 Alumni of the Year honorees, recognizing graduates whose careers reflect exceptional leadership, service and impact.
