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The Life of a Philanthropist: How to Save a Life
As a first-year medical student at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, Parag Patel, DO'92, took a trip to Kenya - his birthplace - that would ultimately shape the course of his life. There, he witnessed firsthand the stark realities of...
Sep 17, 2026, 8:15am EDT
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences Launches Doctor of Medical Science Program
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has opened applications for its new Doctor of Medical Science program - the first of its kind in Iowa. Drawing on DMU's strong reputation in physician associate/assistant education and related health ...
Sep 16, 2026, 8:00am EDT
Life After DMU: Life of a Public Health Officer
Whether they studied osteopathic medicine, public health or biomedical sciences at 722 Sixth Avenue, 3200 Grand Avenue or the new campus at 8025 Grand Avenue, graduates of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences share one thing in common: th...
Sep 15, 2026, 8:15am EDT
Research Symposium and Young Scientist Program at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences to Showcase Innovation, Student Discovery
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences will host its 2026 Research Symposium and Young Scientist Program on Nov. 13-14 on its campus at 8025 Grand Ave. in West Des Moines. The annual event, open to faculty, students, staff, members of the...
Sep 14, 2026, 8:00am EDT
Life After DMU: Life of a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Whether they studied osteopathic medicine, public health or biomedical sciences at 722 Sixth Avenue, 3200 Grand Avenue or the new campus at 8025 Grand Avenue, graduates of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences share one thing in common: th...
Sep 11, 2026, 8:15am EDT
Life After DMU: Life of a Scientist
Whether they studied osteopathic medicine, public health or biomedical sciences at 722 Sixth Avenue, 3200 Grand Avenue or the new campus at 8025 Grand Avenue, graduates of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences share one thing in common: th...
Sep 10, 2026, 8:15am EDT
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences Researcher Publishes Two Studies On the Extinct American Cheetah-Like Cat
Julie Meachen, PhD, professor of anatomy at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, recently published two studies on the American cheetah-like cat, Miracinonyx trumani. In Current Biology, Meachen was an author on the paper, "Paleogenomic...
Sep 9, 2026, 8:00am EDT
Life After DMU: Life of a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences
Whether they studied osteopathic medicine, public health or biomedical sciences at 722 Sixth Avenue, 3200 Grand Avenue or the new campus at 8025 Grand Avenue, graduates of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences share one thing in common: th...
Sep 8, 2026, 8:15am EDT
Over 450 Students Enter Health Career Journey At Des Moines University Medicine and Health Science's White Coat Ceremony
On Friday, Sept. 4, 456 students from five programs at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences received their first white coats during the university's White Coat Ceremony - an event that marks the beginning of students' professional journey...
Sep 8, 2026, 8:00am EDT
Life After DMU: Life of a PA
Whether they studied osteopathic medicine, public health or biomedical sciences at 722 Sixth Avenue, 3200 Grand Avenue or the new campus at 8025 Grand Avenue, graduates of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences share one thing in common: th...
Sep 4, 2026, 8:15am EDT