Recent News
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
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