Ideal weather, a distinguished grand marshal, honored “milestone” alumni, a compelling keynote speaker and, of course, the elation of earning their 472 DMU degrees made Commencement a joyous occasion for graduates, their loved ones and all members of the DMU […]
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After getting a taste of Des Moines University for three weeks one summer, these students returned to campus to complete their main courses. Des Moines University hosts hundreds of prospective students year-round. From Discover DMU to program previews to traditional
As a fourth-year medical student, Mali Schneiter delivered twins — by herself — in a hospital in Uganda. Classmate Nicole Cook counted potentially dengue-carrying mosquitoes in Peru, conscientious of her exposed body parts. Nisha Fahey, D.O.’16, and an undergraduate classmate expanded a research
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For her capstone project required for DMU’s master of public health degree, Mandy Ivanov chose to focus on a “personal interest” and local health issue: the breastfeeding challenges faced by Hispanic mothers enrolled in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
M.P.H. student receives “engaged research” scholarship Read More
Kyle Bruce, D.P.M.’11, M.P.H., in June 2015 graduated with a master’s of public health degree from the American Podiatric Medical Association/Dartmouth Public Health Fellowship at the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice. He completed 60-plus credit hours of
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We’ve all heard the expression, “One person can make a difference,” and while I truly believe that, I also think when it comes to health care, there’s an even more important corollary: “No one person can do it all.” Keeping
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Ted George, D.O.’80, had his term renewed on the Iowa State Board of Health, the policy-making body for the Iowa Department of Public Health. He practices family medicine with the UnityPoint Clinic in Laurens, IA.
Susan Beck, D.O.’84, FACOS, in July 2015 was featured in the Des Moines Business Record as a 2015 “Woman of Influence” honoree for her stellar surgical career as medical director with Katzmann Breast Center in West Des Moines. She pursued
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Roberta Wattleworth, D.O.’81, M.H.A.’99, M.P.H.’04, FACOFP, completed her first year as associate dean for medical education at Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Lynchburg, VA. She is one of the founding faculty members of the school, which accepted its
Roberta Wattleworth, D.O.’81, M.H.A.’99, M.P.H.’04, FACOFP Read More
Des Moines University is now the newest member of the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH ). This organization is the flagship organization for academic programs in public health, representing a network of the finest public health
DMU joins the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health Read More