07 Apr 2025

Des Moines University Podiatric Students Exceed National Average on Licensing Exam

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (April 7, 2025) — 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 the exam.

02 Apr 2025

Des Moines University (DMU) Psychiatrist Offers Techniques for Managing Big Patient Emotions

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (April 2, 2025) — Autumn Brunia DO, a psychiatrist at Des Moines University Clinic — Behavioral Health, is helping equip physicians with tools to better manage emotionally intense patient encounters.

31 Mar 2025

Des Moines University (DMU) Researchers Present Forensic Anthropology Findings at National Conference

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (March 31, 2025) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences anatomy professor, Heather Garvin PhD, along with postdoctoral researcher Stephanie Cole PhD and DMU students Meghan Gast MSA ('28) and Gloria Eddy MSA ('29), attended the American Academy of Forensic Sciences conference in Baltimore in February 2025.

27 Mar 2025

Des Moines University (DMU) Podiatric Students Achieve 100% Residency Placement for 23rd Consecutive Year

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (March 27, 2025) — For the 23rd consecutive year, Des Moines University (DMU) 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 alumni as they enter the health-care workforce.

26 Mar 2025

Des Moines University Associate Professor Joins American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine National Academy of Osteopathic Medical Educators Fellow

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (March 26, 2025) — The National Academy of Osteopathic Medical Educators (NAOME), part of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM), recently welcomed a new group of fellows in the Teaching and Evaluation category. Maria Barnes PhD, Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Nutrition at Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences, has been named part of this cohort.

25 Mar 2025

Des Moines University (DMU) Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2025 Achieves 99% Match Rate

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (March 25, 2025) — The Des Moines University (DMU) 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 future physicians.

24 Mar 2025

You are Invited to Meet the Next Generation of Health-Care Heroes on March 29

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (March 24, 2025) — Media representatives are invited to capture the excitement, interview participants and organizers and showcase how Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences is shaping future leaders in STEM.

On Saturday, March 29, 2025, Girls Exploring Medicine and Science and Boys Reaching for Opportunities in Science will provide fourth through seventh-grade students with engaging experiences led by medical students and professionals.

24 Feb 2025

Des Moines University (DMU) Contributors Featured in Recent Research Published in Two Neurology Journals

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (February 24, 2025) — Discoveries from an anatomy research lab at Des Moines University (DMU) 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 species and time.

19 Feb 2025

Des Moines University (DMU) President Publishes New Book on Leadership

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (February 19, 2025) — Angela L Walker Franklin PhD, President and CEO of Des Moines University (DMU) 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.

12 Feb 2025

Des Moines University (DMU) Clinic Expands Custom Arch Support Services to RecPlex

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (February 12, 2025) — 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.

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