(Des Moines, IA) – Medical school isn’t just about learning anatomy, biology, pharmacology and more. It’s also about learning how to care for patients as fellow human beings. It’s learning interpersonal skills, compassion, ethics and leadership. Des Moines University has […]
Honor society induction at DMU recognizes leadership, compassion Read More
It’s official, this year’s state fair butter statue has been announced!! In addition to this year’s butter cow at the fair, there will be a butter Shawn Johnson! Details here! I should back up a moment for those of you
Happy birthday America! Hope today finds every one of you celebrating the freedom and privileges we have in the U.S. and enjoying time with family and friends! photo by mc_lemore
Happy Independence Day! Read More
When I was a kid I knew that saying “I’m bored” would mean a chore list from mom – maybe that’s why I’m so adept at finding things to do and never being bored as an adult! But since I
Place to go, things to do, people to see Read More
(Des Moines, IA) – Learning MRI anatomy is not easy regardless of your training, experience or education. And for that reason, a physician-professor from Des Moines University (DMU) decided to put his head together with DMU podiatric students and an
You can purchase MRI CD software designed by DMU prof, student Read More
The Council on the Education of Public Health (CEPH) has granted the Des Moines University Public Health Program full accreditation for a period of seven years. Knowing the importance of the program to the public health community, to Des Moines
Public Health Program success! Read More
(Des Moines, IA) – We’re not big fans of boring tours and monotonous presentations, plus that wouldn’t represent our school very well. So we instead came up with Discover DMU Day, a dynamic, hands-on, action-packed, open house-style event for prospective
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I have been remiss, dear readers, in not blogging already about this coming weekend. There is SO much going on, I can’t wait! I will not miss the Arts Festival! Free to attend, it runs Fri-Sun, includes gorgeous displays of
More things to do in Des Moines! Read More
I love ice cream. Other than mint chip, I haven’t met any ice cream I dislike. If someone came up with an ice cream diet, I’d try it. My great-grandpa ran a dairy decades ago, my mom grew up eating
Ice cream addicts welcome in Iowa Read More
Just thought you’d enjoy this glimpse into how cool Iowans are… The “medical student” in the story is none other than DMU’s Laura Finell, D.O. class of 2010! Thanks, Laura, for being a nice example of compassion within the community.