Telling girls they can be doctors and scientists is important, but empowering them to do science has an even greater impact. That’s what 115 Des Moines University students, faculty and staff did on a recent Saturday during the university’s annual […]
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On a recent Saturday at Des Moines University, approximately 120 students gathered to learn about osteopathic manual medicine, anatomy, surgical scrubbing-in procedures and more – even though the students have yet to enter high school. They were attending DMU’s Boys
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Des Moines University’s annual Mini Medical School series has returned for 2023 with four nights of fascinating topics relating to health and wellness: This FREE four-session, Tuesday evening series explores interesting, relevant topics in an accessible style appropriate for all
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On May 12, DMU recognized 152 students with its Service Award for a record-breaking year of service to our community. Before this year, the most students to receive the award in a year was 111 in 2019. “Throughout my service
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“The COATS concept is unique. It’s a bit of an ‘odd couple’ situation—a younger adult student and an older adult. What could they have in common?” Actually, quite a bit. Peek inside the relationship of DMU student Abby Bardwell, D.O.’22,
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Des Moines University’s annual Mini Medical School series has returned for 2022! This five-session, Tuesday evening series explores interesting, relevant topics in an accessible style appropriate for all audiences, aged middle school and up. Classes run weekly beginning at 7 p.m.
Expand your medical knowledge without taking the MCAT: 5 nights x 5 topics Read More
Five thousand, one hundred and sixty-seven athletes finished races during the IMT Des Moines Marathon this October. A lucky 124 of these athletes visited the Des Moines University Recovery Zone where DMU students, faculty and staff came together to aid
DMU offers interprofessional treatment in IMT Marathon’s Recovery Zone Read More
Spend your morning with DMU on Saturday, Nov. 6, for a veritable health and wellness smorgasbord – the University’s “50 & Better” Virtual Health Fair. The free online event, which begins at 8 a.m. CST, offers a wealth of information
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In my three years as DMU’s community and public affairs manager, I’ve admired students for their selfless giving of time and talent to our community, but all through the pandemic they really stepped up. They were juggling not only tests
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The past year has been a challenging one with the constant threat of the deadly COVID-19 virus looming. On top of this, Des Moines University’s medical and health sciences students must continue to prepare to enter the health care field
Despite pandemic, DMU students go above and beyond for their communities Read More