News and Updates

Iowans already know Des Moines is a great place to live — great schools, few traffic problems, friendly people, good food and the list goes on — and now USA Today agrees. See the USA Today report on Des Moines!

(Des Moines, Iowa) — Julie Rose of Des Moines, Iowa recently joined Des Moines University as the clerkship coordinator for the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. She was previously a project manager at Mercy College of Health Sciences in

(Des Moines, Iowa) — Abby Rierson of Ankeny recently joined Des Moines University as a wellness assistant in the new Wellness Center. She was previously a wellness intern at Des Moines University while attending the University of Iowa.

(Des Moines, Iowa) — Jill M. DeRocher of Johnston recently joined Des Moines University as an animal caretaker. She was previously a lab technician at Iowa State University.

(Des Moines, Iowa) — Jeremiah Johnson of Ankeny, Iowa recently joined Des Moines University as a staff accountant. He was formerly an associate staff accountant at Praxair Distribution, Inc. in Ankeny.

(Des Moines, Iowa) — Katie Mick of Newton, Iowa recently joined Des Moines University as an accounting associate. She was previously employed as an accounts receivable analyst at Iowa Telecom in Newton, Iowa.

Des Moines, Iowa) — Deborah K. Robinson of Des Moines, Iowa recently joined Des Moines University as the University scheduling coordinator. She was formerly an administrative assistant at the Iowa Association of School Boards in Des Moines.

(Des Moines, Iowa) — David A. Plundo, D.O., FACOFP, of Des Moines, Iowa, recently joined Des Moines University as the associate dean of clinical affairs. He was previously employed by the Garden City Hospital of Garden City, Michigan where he

Des Moines University will host an international medical expert on June 12 for a sleep apnea seminar. The free event, while geared for health care workers, is open to the public.   ‘Ambulatory Home Diagnostics for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: An

(Des Moines, Iowa) — Kay Courtade of West Des Moines, Iowa recently joined Des Moines University as the director of sponsored programs. She was formerly the director of sponsored programs at Maharishi University of Management in Fairfield, Iowa.