DMU Student Awarded Colorado Springs Osteopathic Foundation Scholarship

Christian Low, a third-year student in the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, has been awarded the 2024 medical student tuition scholarship by the Colorado Springs Osteopathic Foundation. This prestigious award recognizes Low's dedication to osteopathy and his commitment to serving his community.

"I am extremely grateful to the CSOF for this wonderful opportunity," Low says. In addition to the scholarship, Low sought the foundation's advice about the medical journey during his interview process. "They shared their insights on finding strength to persevere through the difficult times that will come with the profession. Both retired and practicing providers clarified that while being a physician is the job, taking care of others should be a part of the passion - regardless of the reason for choosing this path. I will carry their advice with me through rotations and in my future career."

Low is actively involved in numerous extracurricular activities, which have enriched his medical school experience. He received the Diversity Health Series certificate for cultural humility training and was awarded the Muscle Energy Band "Rockstar" award as one of the student band leaders. Moreover, he served as president of the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association from Feb. 2023 to Feb. 2024 and was the secretary for DMU Health Leaders during that same period, where he focused on promoting Asian culture in Iowa and improving the medical student journey.