On paper, the young Mary Radia appears to have been in a hurry. Dissuaded from her initial goal of pursuing veterinary medicine “because city girls couldn’t be veterinarians,” she enrolled at Drake University after graduating from high school a semester […]
The 2022 College of Osteopathic Medicine Alumna of the Year: Mary Radia, D.O.’81 Read More
Des Moines University’s 2022 alumni honorees represent some of the best qualities of DMU graduates: highly competent and compassionate patient care, professional leadership, community service, active support of their future fellow practitioners and even some “star power.” “DMU alumni contribute
DMU announces the 2022 alumni honorees Read More
Boyd Buser, D.O.’81, clinical professor of osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) at the University of New England’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, was appointed to a three-year term on the board of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), the nonprofit
Elections were held this spring for trustees to the board of the Iowa Osteopathic Medical Association (IOMA). DMU graduates serving as trustees include Dustin Arnold, D.O.’96, who was re-elected for a two-year term. He practices with UnityPoint Clinic Hospitalists in
Alumni among IOMA officers and honorees Read More
For medical students, seeking and landing residencies – the training they go on to pursue after graduating – can be fraught with uncertainty and apprehension. How do they explore their options? What factors are most important to consider? How can
ASK alumni share residency stories, advice Read More
Bryce Neu loves the outdoors, the sport of pheasant hunting and camaraderie with other hunters. Thanks in part to Tad Jacobs, D.O.’81, he can enjoy those life’s pleasures despite the spinal bifida that causes him to use a wheelchair. Jacobs
Alumnus opens arms to vets, youth Read More
The annual awards bestowed by the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) include a new one beginning this year: The AACOM Board Chair Special Recognition Award was created to honor individuals who have made an incalculable impact upon
Boyd Buser, D.O.’81, FACOFP, awarded new AACOM honor Read More
G. Bradley Klock, D.O.’81, FAAO, has constructed a holistic osteopathic medical career, one could say. He has provided inpatient and outpatient care, taught hundreds of students, provided institutional leadership, authored publications and presentations, and served in leadership positions in the
G. Bradley Klock, D.O.’81, FAAO, awarded A.T. Still Medallion of Honor Read More
Tad Jacobs, D.O.’81, was featured on the online program “On Call with the Prairie Doc” on March 1. He and program host Rick Holm, M.D., discussed the value of spirituality, the value of exercise, less calories, connectedness, methods for stress
While David Lans, D.O.’81, always knew he would follow his father, Allan Lans, D.O.’58, into medicine, he also has always loved music, art and the humanities thanks in large part to his mother, Joan. An accomplished pianist and flutist, she
A musically inspired scholarship Read More