Reprinted courtesy of the San Angelo (TX) Standard-Times and gosanangelo.com. San Angelo, TX, doctor and DMU alumnus warmly recalls mission to Antarctica. The temperature wasn’t expected to get above minus 45, and with the wind chill, it felt like minus 75. One of the harshest terrains […]
Murray Goldstein, D.O.’50, M.P.H., was the first osteopathic physician appointed a commissioned medical officer in the uniformed services, the first D.O. to achieve star rank and the first to receive a presidential commendation, among other “firsts.” He’s still opening doors for others with his support of DMU.
Alumnus continues to open doors for others Read More
Tom Mueller, Ph.D., dons a special article of clothing at three points during each osteopathic medicine class’s tenure at DMU: orientation, the Rite of Passage and Commencement. It isn’t a super hero’s cape, but it has a similar effect.
The guy with the tie Read More
DMU physical therapy student Shellina Herink gave up her spring break to work with post-stroke volunteers, other students and physical therapists during DMU’s second-annual stroke camp. “Come to find out, it was the best spring break adventure during my lifetime of education,” she says.
Life lessons taught by patients Read More
Arizona practitioners Barbara J. Aung, D.P.M.’90, a board-certified wound care specialist in Tucson, AZ, and John J. Anderson, D.P.M.’99, FACFAS, with Alamogordo/Ruidoso Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, are making waves in their practices and in professional leadership.
Southwestern podiatric alumni in the news Read More
The Iowa chapter of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) represents the rights and interests of osteopathic family physicians and works to promote excellence in their practice and education. Leading that effort are several DMU graduates, elected to officer positions at the chapter’s recent annual conference and scientific seminar.
DMU alumni elected Iowa ACOFP chapter leaders Read More
Tom Wicks, D.P.M.’94, became a volunteer firefighter after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. He witnessed another type of terror when he went to Moore, OK, the evening after an EF5 tornado and its 200-plus mile-per-hour winds devastated the community.
Alumnus on the scene after Oklahoma tornado Read More
Robert Roth, D.O.76, FACEP, became active in the American College of Emergency Physicians and its Tennessee chapter shortly after graduating from the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, now DMU. For his leadership and service since, he’ll receive the organization’s Meritorious Service Award.
Roth to receive ACEP honor Read More
On a recent plane flight, Stephen Richards, D.O.’74, R.Ph., knew it wasn’t a good sign when he observed a flight attendant racing down the aisle with an oxygen tank. He was right. Fortunately for the passenger involved, Richards is a longtime family physician who came to the rescue.
‘Doctor on the plane’ saves life at 30,000 feet Read More
Throughout his professional life, Raymond Hruby, D.O.’73, has shown he understands, applies, teaches and supports the principles and concepts of osteopathic medicine. His holistic career motivated the American Academy of Osteopathy to award him its highest honor, the A.T. Still Medallion of Honor.
Hruby’s holistic career merits Still Medallion Read More