Recent News
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
DMU Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2025 Achieves 99% Match Rate
The Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2025 has achieved a 99% match rate in the 2025 National Resident Matching Program. The results, announced March 21, mark another milestone in DMU's longstanding success in preparing fut...
Mar 25, 2025, 5:31pm EDT
You Are Invited to Meet the Next Generation of Health Care Heroes on March 29!
Media representatives are invited to capture the excitement, interview participants and organizers and showcase how Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is shaping future leaders in STEM. On Saturday, March 29, 2025, Girls Exploring Me...
Mar 24, 2025, 2:35pm EDT
Opportunity to Cover DMU's First In-Person Match Day
With an ongoing physician shortage, particularly in Iowa, and Gov. Kim Reynolds' recent federal request to improve residency access, this event is timely and relevant! Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences invites you to an opportunity to...
Mar 12, 2025, 10:51am EDT
DMU Contributors Featured in Recent Research Published in Two Neurology Journals
Discoveries from an anatomy research lab at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences provide valuable insights into differences in brain structure and function and contribute to a deeper understanding of the brain's complexities across specie...
Feb 24, 2025, 1:14pm EST
Des Moines University President Publishes New Book on Leadership
Angela L. Walker Franklin, Ph.D., president and CEO of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, has published a new book, Leadership From the Ground Up. It offers a candid, behind-the-scenes look at her leadership journey. The book provides...
Feb 19, 2025, 9:00am EST
DMU Clinic Expands Custom Arch Support Services to RecPlex
People with conditions like plantar fasciitis, flat feet, foot injuries and other foot and ankle issues now have a new option for custom arch support care. Custom arch supports also have the potential to help those with knee, hip and back pain. Starti...
Feb 12, 2025, 9:00am EST
Shannon Crout, D.O.'10, Returns to DMU Clinic to Elevate Holistic Patient Care
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences' Shannon Crout, D.O.'10, has joined the physicians at the Des Moines University Clinic - Osteopathic Manual Medicine. Board certified in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine,...
Feb 10, 2025, 9:00am EST