Oh, ticks. For some reason, they make your skin crawl more than their more ubiquitous blood-sucking brethren, the mosquito. This is odd because the mosquito contributes to far more overall morbidity and mortality worldwide, but there’s just something a little […]
This Bites: Everything You Need to Know About Ticks Read More
Rich Salas, Ph.D., chief diversity officer at Des Moines University, was one of six individuals honored by dsm magazine, in collaboration with One Iowa and American Equity, with its LGBTQ Legacy Leader Award. He was honored as an ally for
DMU Chief Diversity Officer Honored as LGBTQ Legacy Leader Read More
Des Moines University’s 2023 Alumni of the Year and Rising Star Award honorees provide excellent patient care, help train future health leaders, work to diversify the health workforce and serve as leaders in their specialties.
DMU Announces the 2023 Alumni of the Year, Rising Star Award Recipient Read More
Wallace Boeve, Ed.D., PA-C, has been recognized as a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Physician Associates, the national membership organization for PAs. Boeve has been dean of the College of Health Sciences at Des Moines University since 2020.
DMU Dean and Physician Assistant Awarded Distinguished Fellow Honors Read More
Des Moines University and Grand View University, located in the Greater Des Moines area, have announced a new partnership to create enhanced pathways for Grand View students seeking medical and health sciences careers. The partnership is intended to benefit students
Katarina “Kat” Astrup, M.S.P.A.S.’14, graduated from DMU’s physician assistant program with student debt, but that didn’t prevent her from experiencing “lifestyle creep” — the tendency of new graduates who suddenly have an income to prioritize material rewards over financial stability.
Got Debt? Want to Retire Early? Here’s a Podcast for You Read More
While the vocalists who perform the national anthem at Des Moines University’s annual Commencement ceremony typically do so as soloists, a singing trio of graduating osteopathic medical students was more fitting for this year’s 123rd Commencement on June 1, 2023.
DMU Graduates Urged: “Use Your Superpowers” Read More
This article was written by Shayla Shojaat, D.O.’23. She served as the College of Osteopathic Medicine’s class president in 2022-23. Below are some of her heartfelt remarks to her classmates at the 2023 COM Awards Ceremony. I can’t help but
With Joy and Gratitude Read More
On May 18, DMU recognized 154 students with its Service Award for another record-breaking year of service to the community. That number tops last year’s 152 award recipients, which also set a record. Speaking at the awards ceremony, Kevin Smith,
DMU Students Embrace the Benefits of Service, Leadership Read More
Angela L. Walker Franklin, Ph.D., president and CEO of Des Moines University, will be among the six speakers at the second annual Tina Talks hosted by the West Des Moines, Iowa, Chamber of Commerce. The event will occur on June
DMU President and CEO to Speak at Tina Talks Event Read More