Our trip was in conjunction with Global Brigades, an organization with ongoing sites in multiple areas around the world. The Honduran staff for Global Brigades were quite good and prepared for our arrival. They provided translators, although some of our group […]
“A privilege of service” Read More
The 31 students who participated in the DMU health service trip to Honduras touched the lives of more than the nearly 1,600 patients they saw over five days in March. They also earned the pride of the clinicians who oversaw and guided them onsite. They inspired a
A journey of much more than 1,887 miles Read More
During my 30-plus years as a pastoral psychotherapist, I listened to many stories. I learned to appreciate the fact that the life stories people shared with me were as important as the problem they brought for consultation, and that without the story, there was
The wisdom of stories told, witnessed and co-authored anew Read More
After producing two research papers based on her work with 10 cadaravic limbs last fall, Mindi Feilmeier, D.P.M.’05, FACFAS, was contacted by representatives of the surgical instrument company Stryker. They proposed bringing in equipment for a session with her, podiatric medical residents and Paul Dayton, D.P.M., FACFAS, a podiatric physician
Saturday workshops expand surgical skills Read More
Rachel Reimer, Ph.D., has a proven track record of excellence in teaching and research. After serving DMU’s master of public health (MPH) program as an adjunct faculty member in 2008, she was appointed a full-time assistant professor in 2009 upon
Reimer brings vision as new program director/chair Read More
“I know you want a history of me rather than that of the University,” said William Dyche, Ph.D., when DMU Magazine came knocking on his Ryan Hall office door, “but I find the two hard to separate.” That statement aptly
Leaving behind big shoes and a better DMU Read More
Beyond the necessities for survival, is there any more fundamental human need than to connect with others through stories? They let us feel kinship, experience emotion, and understand or challenge the people and world around us. Stories let us learn, share, get angry, become motivated, understand difference and appreciate community.
The Power of Story in Healing Read More
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Spelunking for carnivores Read More
On a recent Friday evening on the DMU campus, a group of students gathered in the Student Education Center’s osteopathic manual medicine laboratory for some hands-on practice. They were perfecting a type of muscle energy technique different from what usually
Melding music with med school Read More
Capt. Kyle Petersen, D.O.’94, FACP, FIDSA, and Adam Armstrong, D.O.’96, FACP, are serving as commanding officer and executive officer, respectively, of the Naval Medical Research Unit No. 6 (NAMRU-6). Based in Lima, Peru, it is the Navy’s busiest overseas research
Leading the fight against infectious disease Read More