WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (September 8, 2026) — On Friday, September 4, 456 students from five programs at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences received their first white coats during the university's White Coat Ceremony — an event that marks the beginning of students' professional journeys and their commitment to becoming compassionate and competent health-care providers.

Two of the few people who knew about Karla Peiffer's (middle) journey with CLL were her son, Vance (left), and husband, Mark, senior vice president and CFO at DMU (right)

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 28, 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.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (August 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 patients regain balance and confidence after the disorienting effects of dizziness.