When I read a March 24 article in the Santa Fe New Mexican titled “Los Alamos team visits Japan to gain perspective on atomic bombings,” my first reaction was anger. Anger that the Los Alamos “team” can spend tens of […]
71 years later, “downwinders” are still ignored Read More
Editor’s note: John Cusack and William Illingworth III met as first-year students in the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, now DMU, after serving in the Vietnam War. The two 1976 graduates became lifelong friends. Cusack recently honored his friend by
Honoring vitality and integrity Read More
Thank you for your support! This Honor Roll expresses DMU’s deep gratitude toward the people and organizations that contributed financially during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015, and ending June 30, 2016. Want to be included in the next
2015-2016 Honor Roll of Donors Read More
I trace my own roots in working for social change to several family members – a grandfather, Philip S. VanCise in Denver, who served as district attorney back in the 1920s and fought the Ku Klux Klan; my father, Frank
Health care advocacy beyond the clinic Read More
Juanita Baranowski, PA-C’96, her colleague Alan Berg, D.O., and their staff provide care according to their clinic’s moniker. Juanita Garcia Baranowski, PA-C’96, grew up proud of her family’s medical legacy. Her great-grandfather Pompilio Martinez Navarette performed the first open heart
Putting ‘compasion’ and care in one’s name Read More
Drafted D.O.s pave their profession’s way In 1967, Uncle Sam opened a door for osteopathic physicians by finally accepting them as commissioned medical officers. These young men saved lives, stood up for their profession and served their country during what
Donors to DMU’s Glanton Fund benefit students and society by increasing diversity in health professions. Adrian Simien’s life is an extraordinary tale of seemingly insurmountable odds, sheer determination and the importance of the support of others at critical times. The
Glanton Dinner brings people together to celebrate diversity Read More
This fall, the Des Moines Register and Workplace Dynamics confirmed what DMU employees already knew: The University is one of Iowa’s 150 “Top Workplaces.” Based only on employee evaluations, Top Workplaces celebrates those Iowa companies that have the state’s best
DMU named one of Iowa’s “Top 150 Workplaces” Read More
Some people make a positive difference in the world through their profession. Some do so by serving their country or supporting their alma mater. But Robert G. Smith, D.P.M.’99, M.Sc., R.Ph., gives all three ways. The podiatric physician and pharmacist
1999 CPMS grad gives greatly Read More
Gregory Christiansen, D.O., M.Ed., FACOEP-D, chair and associate professor of emergency medicine at Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC, was named dean of the DMU College of Osteopathic Medicine. He will take office on Dec. 1. Christiansen serves as director
DMU names new COM dean Read More