WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (January 21, 2025) — Nine doctor of osteopathic medicine students from Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences represented the university at the American Medical Association Interim Meeting of the House of Delegates 2024 in Orlando, Florida, in November 2024. The AMA represents physicians with a unified voice in courts and legislative bodies across the nation, advocating for patient care and training the health-care leaders of tomorrow.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (January 15, 2025) — High school and college students interested in exploring careers in health care are encouraged to register for Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences' 

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (January 8, 2025) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and Drake University have expanded their partnership to offer more students in the Des Moines metro access to medical and health sciences education. Previously, the partnership included opportunities to earn credits toward concurrent degrees.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (January 6, 2025) — Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences and Bryan College of Health Sciences have formed a partnership to enhance access to medical education and foster greater opportunities for aspiring health-care professionals. This alliance between Bryan Health, located in Lincoln, Nebraska, and DMU will provide greater opportunities for future health-care providers in the Midwest.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (December 18, 2024) — Over 100 students Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, presented their research at DMU's 2024 Research Symposium. The annual event highlights groundbreaking student, faculty and community research in health care and biomedical sciences.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (December 18, 2024) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences celebrated the exceptional achievements of its student researchers at the 2024 Research Symposium, highlighting innovative work across a range of health-care and scientific disciplines. The event showcased the critical role of student-driven research in advancing medical knowledge and improving patient outcomes.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (December 16, 2024) — Rural communities in America are facing a growing and preventable health crisis as HPV-associated cancers are increasing at an alarming rate compared to urban areas.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (December 4, 2024) — High school and college students interested in health-care careers are invited to Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences' Mini Medical School, a free four-week program designed to provide hands-on insights into the medical field. Held every Tuesday evening in February 2025, the program offers a unique opportunity to work alongside DMU faculty and students in an engaging, real-world learning environment.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (December 2, 2024) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences Marketing and Communications Department has won five prestigious 2024 Best of District VI awards from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. CASE awards recognize institutions that set the bar for excellence in alumni relations, fundraising, advancement services, special events, and marketing and communications. The winning projects include the following:

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (November 20, 2024) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences welcomes Keyah Levy EdD MA BA, as the new director of global health. With a distinguished background in community health, diversity, equity, and student advocacy, Levy is poised to advance DMU's mission of improving global health education and training future health care leaders.

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