News and Updates

(Des Moines, Iowa) — April D. Newton, P.T., of West Des Moines recently joined Des Moines University as the director of clinical education in the physical therapy department. She was previously the therapy education coordinator for Iowa Health-Des Moines.

(Des Moines, IA) – Dr. Roy Lidke, clinical associate professor of podiatric medicine at Des Moines University, was recently awarded first place in the poster abstract competition sponsored by the American Podiatric Medical Association. His winning poster presentation, “Valgus Posted

(Des Moines, Iowa) — Melissa Wilder of Stuart recently joined Des Moines University as an academic secretary for the OB/GYN and Pediatric departments. She was formerly a patient service representative for Iowa Health Physicians in Stuart.

(Des Moines, IA) – The public is invited to experience first-hand the benefits of osteopathic medicine at Des Moines University’s OMM Community Night on October 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. In the Student Education Center, 3300 Grand Avenue, D.O.

(Des Moines, Iowa) — Jeffrey T. Gray, Ph.D., of Johnston recently joined Des Moines University as an associate professor of microbiology. He was previously at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, also as an associate professor of microbiology.

YOU ARE INVITED! What: Get to know future D.O.s: OMM Community Night When: October 5, 6 – 9 p.m. Where: Des Moines University Student Education Center 3300 Grand Ave. in Des Moines need directions? Cost: Free to all! Who: Open

(Des Moines, Iowa) — Kathleen Pearce of Pleasant Hill has joined Des Moines University as an admissions coordinator. She was previously the residence hall director at Central College in Pella.

(Des Moines, Iowa) — Jean Schuster of Urbandale recently joined Des Moines University as a radiologic technologist. She was previously a radiologic technologist at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines.

(Des Moines, IA) – Congressman Leonard Boswell will headline the “Preventive Medicine in an Electronic Age” discussion on Wednesday, August 23 at noon at Des Moines University (DMU) in the Olsen Medical Education Center, 3200 Grand Avenue. The event will

(Des Moines, IA) – Des Moines University has moved into new territory for medical training by expanding international opportunities for students and faculty. Yogesh Shah, M.D., has been named associate dean for global health. Dr. Shah is associate program director