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DMU Celebrates its First Biomedical Science Ph.D. Graduates
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences will celebrate a milestone when the first two students from the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences program graduate at the university's 125th Commencement on May 30. Elizabeth McConnaha, Ph...
May 28, 2025, 9:00am EDT
Des Moines University Welcomes Tricia Berry as New Leader of Clinical Affairs
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has appointed Tricia Berry, Ph.D., as the new director of undergraduate clinical affairs. With more than two decades of experience in health care education, clinical placement strategy and workforce de...
May 27, 2025, 9:00am EDT
Des Moines University Launches Faculty Development Academy Through Donor Investment
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has established the Dr. Robert and Brenda Good Faculty Development Academy, a new initiative to advance excellence in teaching, educational research and leadership among its faculty members. "This is ...
May 21, 2025, 9:00am EDT
DMU Students and Staff Present at 2025 American Physiological Society Summit
Several students and faculty from the Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program presented at the 2025 American Physiology Summit in Baltimore, Maryland, April 24-27, 2025. The presenters showcased cutting...
May 15, 2025, 4:44pm EDT
DMU Honors Student Leaders Who Make a Difference
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences recognized 160 students with service and leadership awards on Wednesday, May 7. These awards shine light unto the dedication and compassion each student holds to furthering their health care career thr...
May 14, 2025, 11:05am EDT
DMU Announces AOA President as Commencement Keynote Speaker
Trailblazing physician and osteopathic medicine leader Teresa Hubka, D.O.'89, FACOOG (dist.), FACOG, CS, will deliver the keynote address at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences' 125th Commencement in May. Hubka, a highly respected obste...
Apr 28, 2025, 9:00am EDT
Remembrance Ceremony Honors Individuals Who Give the Ultimate Gift for Medical Education
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences will honor 47 individuals, including 12 honored veterans, at this year's Body Donation Remembrance Ceremony. The annual service will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at the Olsen Center at 320...
Apr 21, 2025, 9:00am EDT
One Day for DMU Ignites Support for Future Medical Leaders
Alumni, faculty, staff and friends showed up for the seventh annual One Day for DMU campaign and raised an astounding $272,524.86 from 342 individual donors. The 24-hour giving campaign for Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences took place ...
Apr 17, 2025, 3:00pm EDT
DMU Expands Research Team with New Director Appointment
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences welcomed Kellie Sheets, M.B.A., FACHE, CRA, as the director of research operations, compliance and strategy in April. With over 18 years of experience, Sheets brings a wealth of leadership experience a...
Apr 16, 2025, 9:00am EDT
Bonded Through Baldness: DMU Students Shave Their Heads in Support of Pediatric Cancer Research
Medical school is often described as a journey filled with challenges, long hours and a commitment to helping others. For a few Des Moines University Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2028 students, that journey recently took on a more personal m...
Apr 14, 2025, 9:00am EDT