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.

10 Feb 2025

Shannon Crout DO ('10) Returns to Des Moines University (DMU) Clinic to Elevate Holistic Patient Care

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (February 10, 2025) — Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences' Shannon Crout DO ('10), has joined the physicians at the Des Moines University Clinic — Osteopathic Manual Medicine. Board certified in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Crout brings over a decade of clinical experience and a patient-centered approach that emphasizes whole-body wellness and trauma informed care.

05 Feb 2025

Des Moines University (DMU) and Hawkeye Community College Partner to Bolster Iowa's Health Care Workforce

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (February 5, 2025) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and Hawkeye Community College's Health Sciences have formed an alliance to increase health sciences education in the state of Iowa.

The partnership with Hawkeye Community College, located in Waterloo, Iowa, will provide a more streamlined pathway for students interested in occupational therapy to train and practice.

29 Jan 2025

Ryan Radloff Brings Experience and Knowledge as New Des Moines University (DMU) Wellness Center Director

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (January 29, 2025) — Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences welcomes Ryan Radloff as the new Wellness Center Director. With over fourteen years of professional experience in health, wellness, and fitness, Radloff brings a wealth of expertise and a vision for fostering health and well-being within the DMU community. This appointment comes after the retirement of Joy Schiller, who was the Wellness Center Director for 35 years.

27 Jan 2025

Ajay Sharma DO Joins Des Moines University (DMU)’s Clinic's Osteopathic Manual Medicine Team

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (January 27, 2025) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences' Ajay Sharma DO has joined the providers at the Des Moines University Clinic — Osteopathic Manual Medicine. Sharma will bring over two decades of clinical and academic experience to the clinic, located at 3200 Grand Ave in Des Moines.

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