Take Me Out to the Ball Park
Student groups have always been part of the DMU experience. Long before today’s labs and recreation spaces, students built community on the baseball field.
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VIP Campus Tour: VR Technology in the Simulation Center
In DMU’s state-of-the-art Simulation Center, future clinicians can master complex skills before ever picking up a scalpel.
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Where Occupational Therapy Education Meets Real Life
DMU’s occupational therapy students are empowered to put their knowledge into action. The 33‑month OTD program culminates in a capstone experience and project, where students take on real‑world challenges. Check out the innovative capstone work of three OTD’26 graduates.
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The Gift of Time: Decades of Giving Back to DMU
There are many ways to mark the passage of time, including giving back to an organization year after year. Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is proud to be the recipient of this kind of lasting generosity from many dedicated alumni and friends.
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When Water Turns Toxic
A growing public health crisis is flowing through Iowa’s rivers and taps. Jason Semprini, PhD, MPP, assistant professor of public health at DMU, is studying the link between nitrate contamination in drinking water, rising cancer rates and pregnancy-related outcomes across the state.
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The Heart of the Heartland
Rural Iowa faces significant and growing challenges in accessing health care. The gap in access continues to widen — and the demand for qualified health professionals has never been greater. Enter Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences.
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The Rules of Influence
These DMU alumni are racking up millions of views and followers on television and social platforms — all while helping their audience live healthier lives.
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A Grand New Vision
A familiar address, a new chapter: the DMU32 Health and Business Complex revives a legacy.
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Donald Janower, D.O.’67
Donald Janower and his wife, Barbara, created the Barbara and Donald Janower Endowed Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships for DMU osteopathic medical students.
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Grounded In Connection: Mojaddam Named CIO
Meet Erfan Mojaddam, Ed.M., DMU’s new chief information officer. He brings global experience, health sciences expertise and a leadership style grounded in empathy, equity and trust — ready to make a lasting impact at DMU.
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