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DMU College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Celebrates 24 Straight Years of 100% Residency Placement

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:32:26 -0400

For the 24th consecutive year, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences' College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery students achieved a 100% residency placement rate on national Match Day. This perfect match rate reflects DMU's reputat...

DMU Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2026 Achieves 99% Match Rate

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:45:36 -0400

The Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2026 has achieved a 99% match rate in the 2026 National Resident Matching Program. The results, announced March 20, mark another milestone in DMU's longstanding success in prepa...

DMU Student and Professor Published in Pediatric Journal

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:59:20 -0500

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences student Arshi Sajid, DO'28, along with Jason Semprini, PhD, assistant professor of public health, published a paper titled "Nitr...

Students Present Research at Des Moines University 2025 Symposium

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:53:02 -0500

Over 110 students presented their research at DMU's 2025 Research Symposium held Nov. 14-15, 2025 at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences in West Des Moines, Iowa. The annual event highlights groundbreaking student, faculty and co...

Syed Ahmad Presents at 2025 TCT Conference

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:18:53 -0500

Syed Ahmad presented his abstract at the 2025 Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) conference in San Diego, California.

Jaden Harris Earns Avera Administrative Fellowship

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:52:57 -0500

Jaden Harris has received the Avera Administrative Fellowship at Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

PA Program Director Earns Doctorate and Leadership Award

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:17:20 -0500

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences congratulates Holland Taylor, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, Physician Assistant program director and department chair, on completing her Doctor of Medical Science degree at Southern Illinois University S...

DMU Students Win First Prize for Research Presentation

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:20:04 -0400

OMM Fellows of 2026 from Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences presented research at the Mayo Osteopathic Research and Education conference in Onalaska, Wisconsin, and their research study won first prize.

Des Moines University 2025 Doctor of Physical Therapy Awards

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:05:32 -0400

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.

Student Nominated as Finalist for American Osteopathic Foundation Golden Ticket Scholarship

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:20:49 -0400

Rebekah Warga, D.O.'27, has been nominated as one of six finalists for the American Osteopathic Foundation Golden Ticket Scholarship. Golden Ticket Scholarships recognize those who, despite financial obstacles, have achieved academic excellence...

DMU Students Share Posters at Case Report Presentation

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:37:00 -0400

63 students in Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences' Doctor of Physical Therapy Program presented at the DPT Class of 2025b Case Report Poster Presentations on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025.

Over 450 DMU Students Receive Their First White Coat

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:43:35 -0400

457 Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences students from five programs received their white coat during the university's annual White Coat Ceremony on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. The white coat symbolizes a student's transition into the...

Over 450 DMU Students Receive Their First White Coat

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 08:59:03 -0400

DMU Students Complete Summer Student Research Program

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 08:03:48 -0400

Sarah Burau D.O.'28 and Jimmy Yang D.O.'28, participated in the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) 2025 Medical Student Research program.

DMU Clinic Physical Therapist Earns Rare Sports Specialist Certification

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:09:26 -0400

Lauren Mach, P.T., D.P.T, ATC, earns her sports specialist certification from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS).

Des Monies University 2025 Physician Assistant Awards

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 11:47:39 -0400

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.

DMU Student Awarded 2025 AAI Trainee Abstract Award

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:12:30 -0400

Tanner Wetzel, D.O.'27, Ph.D.'25, was awarded the 2025 AAI Trainee Abstract Award and invited to deliver an oral presentation during a block symposium at Immunology 2025, the annual meeting of the American Association of Immunologists held in H...

Des Moines University Spring 2025 Awards

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:21:32 -0400

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences recognizes Spring 2025 award recipients.

DMU Graduates Join Grand Family Society

Fri, 30 May 2025 14:55:19 -0400

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences Class of 2025 graduates join relatives in the university's Grand Family Society.

DMU Graduates Over 400 Health Care Professionals During its 125th Commencement Ceremony

Fri, 30 May 2025 14:15:57 -0400

More than 400 new health professionals graduated on May 30, 2025, with degrees from Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences at the university's 125th Commencement Ceremony.

DMU Celebrates its First Biomedical Science Ph.D. Graduates

Fri, 30 May 2025 13:47:52 -0400

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences celebrated a milestone as the first two students from the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences program graduated at the university's 125th Commencement on May 30.

DMU Graduates Honored in Military Commissioning Ceremony

Fri, 30 May 2025 13:47:05 -0400

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences honored nine graduates at its annual Military Commisioning Ceremony on May 29, 2025.

DMU Student Research Featured in PLoS One

Fri, 16 May 2025 12:05:05 -0400

Research conducted by Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences students Chia-Ming Lee, D.O. '24 and Victoria Mathis, Ph.D. '26 was featured in PLoS One.

DMU Honors Student Leaders Who Make a Difference

Wed, 14 May 2025 11:13:51 -0400

On May 7, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences recognized 160 students with service and leadership awards.

DMU Podiatric Students Achieve 100% Residency Placement for 23rd Consecutive Year

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:09:56 -0400

For the 23rd consecutive year, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences' College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery students retained a 100% placement rate, upholding a tradition of excellence. The CPMS class of 2025 joins an esteemed ...