News and Updates

DES MOINES — Vincent Mandracchia, D.P.M., clinical professor for the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and nationally respected foot and ankle surgeon, has been named chief medical officer at Broadlawns Medical Center. Mandracchia has been with the hospital since

(Des Moines, IA) – The loss of Des Moines University student Katherine M. Miller in 2005 to colorectal cancer has prompted a new focus for an annual student-organized cancer conference at Des Moines University. The February 15 conference begins at

The following editorial, written by CPMS Dean, R. Tim Yoho, D.P.M., M.S., was published in the January 2007 issue of APMA Today   Our Greatest Challenge Our profession is shrinking before our eyes. The question is, what are we going

(Des Moines, Iowa) — Victor H. Kaylarian, D.O., recently joined Des Moines University as a professor and the chairperson for the Internal Medicine department. Dr. Kaylarian was previously with Mercy Professional Practice Associates in Des Moines.

(Des Moines, Iowa) — Julie Ronnebaum of West Des Moines recently joined Des Moines University as an instructor for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. She was previously a physical therapist at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

(Des Moines, Iowa) — Rachel Wilson of Des Moines recently joined Des Moines University as a medical assistant. She was previously a medical assistant at the Mercy Campus Clinic.

The College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery is proud of the outstanding achievements of its students and graduates. Below are some recent indicators of the success of DMU students and the University’s dedication to providing superior medical education.   The mean first time

Pilates will strengthen your abdominal and back muscles, improve body movement and correct your posture. Pilates is pronounced puh-LAH-teez and was invented 70 years ago by Joseph H. Pilates. (Des Moines, IA) – If your new year’s resolution is to