Early in his career at the University of Iowa, Professor Kevin P. Campbell tried to do everything himself in the lab. One weekend, however, a student offered to monitor the gels they were running—a common technique to separate biomolecules. When Campbell returned on Monday, he was greeted by his excited student eager to share the results.

University of Iowa Health Care will expand physician training programs across the state following federal approval of Iowa’s Medicaid Graduate Medical Education (GME) supplemental payment program – a critical step in addressing Iowa’s growing physician shortage.Iowa Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Thursday that it has secured approximately $49...

For decades, the Des Moines Area Medical Education Consortium has shaped the careers of University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine students. Between the popular core year program — a yearlong series of required clinical rotations where students gain hands‑on experience in multiple specialties — and nearly two dozen advanced clerkships, around 80 UI medical students rotate through the Des…

Throughout her career, Roxie Albrecht, MD, FACS, FCCM, paired patient care as a trauma surgeon with transformational advocacy for better patient outcomes. During her 20 years as the Director of Trauma for University of Oklahoma Health, she led the state’s first Level 1 trauma center and coordinated trauma care system. Albrecht is an exemplar in her field who has served in leadership roles on 32…

Richard Shields, PT, PhD, FAPTA, is a nationally recognized spinal cord injury researcher who has led the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine physical therapy department for the last twenty years. Under his research-driven direction, the program has consistently maintained a top five U.S. News & World Report ranking and has become the benchmark used by physical therapy departments…

A new study from University of Iowa researchers examining seat belt habits among pregnant and postpartum women finds that while most report wearing seat belts regularly, many also frequently unbuckle during travel, revealing an important but often overlooked safety risk. Motor-vehicle crashes remain a leading cause of pregnancy complications and maternal death in the United States. In this…

When Ron Muhlenbruck was diagnosed with a rare cancer in 2005, he came to the University of Iowa — then a rising leader in neuroendocrine tumor research. Twenty years later, Iowa remains the only U.S. institution to receive specialized federal funding twice for this rare cancer.

The Gold Foundation Humanism Honor Society recently held its Spring Celebration, recognizing new students, trainees, and faculty members who are leaders for their compassion, empathy, and professionalism in patient care. The society is supported by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation.

Inspired by her sister and years of volunteering, Madeline Ungs hopes to support patients with disabilities as they navigate medical care.

Long hours. Routine cases. Always being on call. When Jason Keonin first considered becoming a general surgeon in a rural area, he held these preconceptions about the job. But with advanced technologies and a flexible team structure, the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine grad has found work-life balance and a meaningful, challenging career in small-town northwest Iowa.