Recent News
DMU Osteopathic Students Achieve the Highest Board Exam Score in the Nation
Members of the osteopathic medicine Class of 2024 in the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine achieved the highest pass rate among all osteopathic medical schools nationwide on the Level 1 exam of the COMLEX-USA national board exams, w...
Nov 28, 2023, 8:00am EST
New Executive Director Seeks to Elevate DMU's Research Enterprise
Pravin Mishra, Ph.D., M.B.A., is a scientific visionary with a rare combination of experiences in bench, translational and clinical science, academia, government, partnerships and new strategic business development. In October, the seasoned administrat...
Nov 13, 2023, 8:00am EST
Time to Get Your Flu, COVID-19 Vaccines
Ahhh, fall - the season of cooler weather, changing colors, pumpkin pie spice-flavored everything and vaccine updates. It's time to get your flu shot and the updated COVID-19 immunization shot. Here are important things for you to know. Everybody need...
Nov 6, 2023, 5:08am EST
DMU Professor Receives NIH Grant to Investigate Substance Abuse Relapse
Kicking alcohol or drug addiction is extremely challenging, both physically and environmentally. Over time, the brain's communication network adapts to the substance's effects, making withdrawal difficult when someone tries to quit. Environmental cues ...
Oct 30, 2023, 7:00am EDT
DMU Clinic - Behavioral Health Welcomes Autumn Brunia, D.O.
Autumn Brunia, D.O., joined the Des Moines University Clinic - Behavioral Health as a faculty psychiatrist. She had been a faculty member for the Broadlawns/UnityPoint psychiatry residency program in Des Moines and continues to serve in that role. The...
Oct 25, 2023, 7:00am EDT
Des Moines University to Host Free Health Fair for Adults 50 and Older
On Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, Des Moines University will host an informative event for adults aged 50 and older. The 50 and Better Health Fair will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at the DMU Clinic and Olsen Center, 3200 Grand Ave. The event promises a morni...
Oct 18, 2023, 8:00am EDT
Des Moines University and Indian Hills Community College Sign Partnership Agreement to Help Students Interested in Occupational Therapy
Des Moines University, located in West Des Moines, Iowa, and Indian Hills Community College, which has campuses in Centerville and Ottumwa, Iowa, have announced a new partnership to create enhanced pathways for IHCC students seeking careers in occupati...
Oct 10, 2023, 8:00am EDT
DMU Clinic - Physical Therapy Welcomes Hailey Huey, D.P.T., M.H.A.
Hailey Huey, D.P.T., M.H.A., joined the Des Moines University Clinic - Physical Therapy, 3200 Grand Ave., as a physical therapist and assistant professor. Previously, she was a physical therapist and clinic director at Pleasant Hill Physical Therapy in...
Oct 4, 2023, 7:00am EDT
DMU Clinic - Foot and Ankle Expands Hours, Adds Services at RecPlex
Patients who need medical care for foot and ankle conditions and injuries now have greater access to Des Moines University's podiatric physicians: Early-morning appointments are available on select days at the DMU Clinic - Foot and Ankle, 3200 Grand Av...
Sep 26, 2023, 4:00pm EDT
Des Moines University Appoints Two New Board Members
Des Moines University has appointed two alumni, Eric Barp, D.P.M., FACFAS, and Hijinio Carreon, D.O., M.B.A., CPE, FACEP, FAAEM, to its Board of Trustees. Both are distinguished in their organizations and professions. They began their board tenure Sep...
Sep 21, 2023, 7:00am EDT