Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences celebrated the success of students in its Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program at an awards ceremony on July 29, 2026.

Des Moines University's College of Health Sciences proudly congratulates the Class of 2025b graduates from the Doctor of Physical Therapy program who have received award recognition.

Des Moines University's College of Health Sciences proudly congratulates the Class of 2025 graduates from the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program who have received award recognition.

Des Moines University's College of Health Sciences proudly congratulates the Class of 2024 graduates from the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program who have received award recognition.

Spirit Lake native Mikayla Brockmeyer, a student in Des Moines University's Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program, recently received a $500 award from the Polk County, Iowa, Medical Society to recognize her participation in global service and education. The scholarship is named in honor of PCMS Executive Director Kathie Lyman for her lifelong work furthering medical education. Brockmeyer is the daughter of Sharma and Keith Brockmeyer of Spirit Lake. She earned her undergraduate degree at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, and completed a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences at DMU in 2019 before pursuing her osteopathic medicine degree. She will graduate from the university in May.