The DMU string orchestra, made up of students and employees, performed at the law library of the Iowa Capitol Building as part of former DMU president -and newly elected Iowa governor – Terry Branstad’s inauguration festivities.
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Foot and ankle surgeons, podiatric residents and podiatric students are invited toattend the DMU Foot and Ankle Surgery Symposium May 6-7 to learn new techniques and explore various topics.
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Des Moines University’s award-winning medical humanities and arts journal, Abaton, is accepting essays, poetry, art and photography submissions for consideration for its fifth annual edition.
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A small-town girl from South Carolina with a collection of angels, a love of music and a weakness for dark chocolate, President Franklin shares some fun facts and perspectives in this question-and-answer session.
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Angela Walker Franklin, Ph.D., is known by colleagues, friends and family as the “voice of reason,” a visionary leader, a gifted consensus-builder and an ardent advocate for students. Learn more about Des Moines University’s new chief.
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The United States spends far more than any other nation on medical care, more than 17 percent of our gross domestic product. We are not getting our money’s worth, however. That’s because we lack a cohesive national strategy for collecting, analyzing, communicating and using data to improve our health.
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Through its history, Des Moines University has evolved in several ways, including changing its name five times. But the University’s essence and high quality have endured.
We’ve changed, but then again we’re the same Read More
Crushing polar ice, swimming at the North Pole and “polar bear baiting”: An alumnus and pilot takes us to the top of the globe.
Around the world in two minutes Read More
This time of year may find you chomping at the bit to ramp up your outdoor running routine. Maybe you’re training for a marathon or other distance race. Or perhaps you just want to shave off a few pounds, enhance your overall health or reduce stress through exercise. Here are tips for avoiding injury as you hit the road or track.