Experience the Des Moines University campus and expand your medical knowledge – without taking the MCAT. Attend Mini Medical School, a program that offers the public non-credit education on popular topics in health and medicine. The five-week Mini Med School […]
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Angela Russo’s work as a medical technologist in a hospital laboratory of NCH Healthcare System in Naples, FL, sparked her interest in epidemiology and infection control. That motivated her to broaden her career opportunities by enrolling in Des Moines University’s
Global health experience transports M.P.H. student out of her comfort zone Read More
Places of worship are often where people go to take care of their hearts, minds and souls. On a recent Friday afternoon, a group of DMU osteopathic medical students made the Muslim Community Organization at the Des Moines mosque Masjid
Students hone skills, bring screenings to local mosque Read More
In addition to being a great day to ask questions, discover new knowledge and interact with highly engaged students, faculty and other scientists, the 10th annual DMU Research Symposium on Dec. 5, 2019, was an opportunity to honor DMU faculty
Honoring DMU faculty for searching for answers Read More
Their topics explored such diverse topics as the brain of the Siberian tiger, medical student coping, the energy cost of walking while thinking and the effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment on pulmonary function in adults with asthma, but these researchers
Announcing DMU Research Symposium winners Read More
On Dec. 8, 2018, DMU launched the public phase of “Purple & Proud – the Campaign for Des Moines University,” a $25 million fundraising effort and the largest such endeavor in the University’s history. It is set to conclude in
DMU donors top $25 million Purple & Proud Campaign goal Read More
A record number of attendees, 97 presented posters and high-energy oral presentations made the DMU Research Symposium on Dec. 5, 2019, truly worthy of its 10th anniversary. Students and scientists presented their work in anatomy/paleontology, biomedical science, clinical applications, movement
Mary Beth Wims got engaged in research at DMU even before she began in the doctor of physical therapy (D.P.T.) program. During her interview as a prospective student, Cynthia Utley, D.P.T., director of clinical education for the program, told her
Research Symposium experience led to international publication Read More
Even though America is one of the wealthiest nations in the world, millions of adults and children face hunger and food insecurity every day. According to USDA’s Household Food Insecurity in the United States in 2018 report, more than 37
DMU: driven by hunger Read More
When Des Moines University received a 2019 award in the large workplace category from Iowa’s Healthiest State Initiative in February, it also got a $1,000 prize to contribute toward a health and wellness-related project. The University recently donated the money
DMU uses Healthiest State award to benefit local shelter Read More