Recent News
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
DMU Podiatric Students Exceed National Average on Licensing Exam
Two classes from Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery have exceeded national averages on the American Podiatric Medical Licensing Examination. Compared to the national passing average of 83%, 95% of DMU's CPMS students pass t...
Apr 7, 2025, 9:00am EDT
DMU Psychiatrist Offers Techniques for Managing Big Patient Emotions
Autumn Brunia, D.O., a psychiatrist at Des Moines University Clinic - Behavioral Health, is helping equip physicians with tools to better manage emotionally intense patient encounters. She recently spoke at the Women Physician Wellness Conference, an ...
Apr 2, 2025, 9:00am EDT
DMU Researchers Present Forensic Anthropology Findings at National Conference
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences anatomy professor, Heather Garvin, Ph.D., along with postdoctoral researcher, Stephanie Cole, Ph.D., and DMU students Meghan Gast, M.S.A.'28 and Gloria Eddy, M.S.A.'29, attended the American Academy of...
Mar 31, 2025, 9:00am EDT
DMU Podiatric Students Achieve 100% Residency Placement for 23rd Consecutive Year
For the 23rd consecutive year, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences' College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery students retained a 100% residency placement rate on national Match Day. The CPMS Class of 2025 joins an esteemed group of alum...
Mar 26, 2025, 12:50pm EDT
DMU Associate Professor Joins AACOM NAOME Fellow
The National Academy of Osteopathic Medical Educators, part of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, recently welcomed a new group of fellows in the Teaching and Evaluation category. Maria Barnes, Ph.D., associate professor of b...
Mar 26, 2025, 9:00am EDT
