Alumni share what has disheartened and sustained them during the pandemic – and lessons learned in the process. The tolls taken by nearly three years of the COVID-19 pandemic are evident in the health care workforce, shifting attitudes toward science …
Larry J. Baker, D.O.’77, FACEP, was appointed medical director of DMU’s physician assistant program. He has practiced in central Iowa for more than 30 years and has remained involved with the University by serving on the board of trustees, including …
Robert Good, D.O.’77, FACOI, accepted a position as chief medical officer for Health Alliance Medical Plans. He will continue a limited practice for gastrointestinal issues and integrate population health activities. Based in Urbana, IL, Health Alliance is a for-profit health …
Christopher D. Olson, D.O.’77, on May 6 received the Raymond J. Saloom, D.O., Memorial Award presented by the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Family Physicians Society (POFPS). The award recognized Olson’s untiring efforts to promote the art of family medicine and preserve the …
Robert Good, D.O.’77, accepted the position of medical director for clinical operations at Carle Health System in Urbana, IL. He had been the senior associate medical director of population health with the system.
After his three years as chair of the DMU Board of Trustees, Larry J. Baker, D.O.’77, FACEP, turned the reins over to Steve Morain, J.D., at the board meeting in September. Baker, who remains a board member, is the emergency medical …
Michael Witte, D.O.’77, in September was elected vice chair of the DMU Board of Trustees. He is a pulmonologist and critical care physician with CIC Associates in Des Moines.
Laurence “Larry” J. Baker, D.O.’77, FACEP, in September concluded his three-year term as chair of the DMU Board of Trustees. He remains a board member. He is the emergency medical director of UnityPoint Health in Des Moines
Jean and Paul Groben, D.O.’75, a radiologist, are thankful their three children and two grandchildren reside in Des Moines. That’s the home of Jasper Winery, which the Grobens launched when son Mason, a viticulturist and enologist, persuaded them to make …