Life After DMU: Life After DMU: Life of a Podiatrist
10 DMU Degrees. 10 Alumni Stories. 10 Ways to Make a Difference. by Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences WEST DES MOINES, IA (09/03/2026) Whether they studied osteopathic medicine, public health or biomedical sciences at 722 Sixth Avenue, 3200 Grand Avenue or the new campus at 8025 Grand Avenue, graduates of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences share one thing in common: the degrees they earned prepared them to care, to lead and to serve. It's a physical therapist helping
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and Baylor University Partner to Create Health Sciences Pathways
WEST DES MOINES, IA (09/02/2026) Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and Baylor University, a private university in Waco, Texas, have announced a partnership designed to expand educational pathways for Baylor students interested in pursuing graduate-level health sciences degrees. Effective July 2026, qualified students in Baylor's Master of Science in Medical Science program will be eligible to apply for five reserved seats annually in DMU's Doctor of Podiatric Medicine program. In
A Routine Visit That Changed Everything
The Impact of Advancing Research - and One Doctor's Instinct by Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences WEST DES MOINES, IA (09/01/2026) In 2018, Karla Peiffer met with her primary care provider, Sarah Tallman, DO'09, at The Iowa Clinic for a routine checkup. Peiffer had been seeing Tallman for nearly a decade and knew the visit would be thorough. The one thing Tallman had been encouraging Peiffer to do was undergo genetic testing for the breast cancer gene due to her family history. When
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences Hosts Mental Health CME Conference
WEST DES MOINES, IA (08/31/2026) Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences will host the Psychiatry for Non-Psychiatrists CME conference on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. This conference equips non-psychiatric health care professionals with practical knowledge and skills to recognize, assess, and manage common mental health concerns encountered in clinical practice. Topics will include benzodiazepine addiction and management, somatic symptom and related disorders, personality disorders, recognizing and
Life After DMU: Life of a Health Administrator
10 DMU Degrees. 10 Alumni Stories. 10 Ways to Make a Difference. by Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences WEST DES MOINES, IA (08/28/2026) Whether they studied osteopathic medicine, public health or biomedical sciences at 722 Sixth Avenue, 3200 Grand Avenue or the new campus at 8025 Grand Avenue, graduates of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences share one thing in common: the degrees they earned prepared them to care, to lead and to serve. It's a physical therapist helping
Life After DMU: Life After DMU: Life of a Physical Therapist
10 DMU Degrees. 10 Alumni Stories. 10 Ways to Make a Difference. by Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences WEST DES MOINES, IA (08/31/2026) Whether they studied osteopathic medicine, public health or biomedical sciences at 722 Sixth Avenue, 3200 Grand Avenue or the new campus at 8025 Grand Avenue, graduates of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences share one thing in common: the degrees they earned prepared them to care, to lead and to serve. It's a physical therapist helping
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences Faculty Member Publishes Research on Improving Food Allergy Treatment Decision-Making
WEST DES MOINES, IA (08/26/2026) A new paper published in "Frontiers in Allergy," an international peer-reviewed research journal, explores the significant gap in clinical decision-making regarding which food allergy patients are most likely to benefit from specific allergy treatments and at what level of risk. Heather Opseth, DMS, PA-C, assistant program director of the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, published "Bridging
Des Moines University Clinic Welcomes First Psychology Intern
DES MOINES, IA (08/26/2026) For the first time, Des Moines University Clinic has a psychology intern on its team, providing advanced clinical training while expanding access to mental health care. "Bringing on our first psychology intern is an historic step for us," says Autumn Brunia, DO, a 2019 graduate of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences' Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program and psychiatrist at DMU Clinic - Behavioral Health. "It's an opportunity to do our part in addressing the
Life After DMU: Life of an Anatomist
10 DMU Degrees. 10 Alumni Stories. 10 Ways to Make a Difference. by Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences WEST DES MOINES, IA (08/25/2026) Whether they studied osteopathic medicine, public health or biomedical sciences at 722 Sixth Avenue, 3200 Grand Avenue or the new campus at 8025 Grand Avenue, graduates of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences share one thing in common: the degrees they earned prepared them to care, to lead and to serve. It's a physical therapist helping
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences Student Receives 2026 CVS Caring Heart Scholarship
WEST DES MOINES, IA (08/24/2026) A student in Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences' Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program has been awarded a $10,000 Caring Hearts Scholarship from the CVS Health Foundation. Bryn Miller was selected for her academic achievements, service activities and dedication to providing care to others. "Being recognized with such a meaningful scholarship is truly an honor," Miller says. "I strive to approach every interaction with compassion,
Des Moines University Hosts Annual Pre-Health Summit for High School Students
WEST DES MOINES, IA (08/19/2026) Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences invites high school students to a free Pre-Health Summit from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. The interactive virtual event is designed for students who are interested in exploring what it means to be a health sciences professional. The annual event, led by DMU's admissions team and current students, gives high schoolers a preview of their future by providing insights into medicine and health sciences. Attendees
Beyond the Textbook
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences Anatomy Ambassadors Program Lets Students Hold Science in Their Hands WEST DES MOINES, IA (08/18/2026) At an Anatomy Ambassadors Program event at Ankeny Centennial High School this past spring, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences students fielded questions from high schoolers in Chad Fickbohm's anatomy classes. The curiosity in the room was unmistakable - and so was the impact of seeing human anatomy up close. Through hands-on exposure to
Milestones From 15 Years at DMU
WEST DES MOINES, IA (08/17/2026) When Angela L. Walker Franklin, PhD, became Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences' 15th president in 2011, few could have predicted how transformative the next 15 years would be for the university. What followed reshaped the university's campus, culture and trajectory. "I came to a place with high hopes and aspirations of coming and doing a great job and being of service to this institution," Franklin says. "We've actually transformed this entire
WEST DES MOINES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES 2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WEST DES MOINES, IA (Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) has announced its 2026 Board of Directors, a group of local and regional leaders who will help guide the Chamber and support the continued growth of the West Des Moines community. Board members will work closely with Chamber staff to support members, set priorities, and strengthen the business community. “Our 2026 Board of Directors includes leaders from a wide range of industries and businesses,
