During six ceremonies on Aug. 20 and 21, students in DMU’s osteopathic medicine, podiatric medicine and surgery, physical therapy and physician assistant studies programs donned health care’s equivalent of superhero capes: their white coats. While the event looked different from […]
DMU students mark rite of passage by donning white coats Read More
Soon after the record Derecho storm passed through Iowa on August 10, DMU students sprang into action to organize a community cleanup effort. Led by organizers in DMU’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program, about 50 students gathered on campus Saturday and Sunday morning,
A Derecho spurred DMU student volunteers into service Read More
Micah Kohlwey, D.P.T.’20, joined Decatur County Hospital in Leon, IA, where he provides physical therapy to patients who use the hospital’s rehabilitation services.
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Leanne Pettit, D.P.T.’20, joined Integrated Physical Therapy Sports Medicine in Des Moines. She has interests in general orthopedics, pelvic health and working with athletes as she has participated in softball, dance, and cheer.
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Ashley Klein, D.P.T.’20, joined Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy at its clinic in Centerville, IA.
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The study of the human body is essential in the study of medicine. On June 26, 2020, Des Moines University honored 59 individuals, 13 of them honored veterans, who generously donated their bodies to further medical education. In the past,
Body donors memorialized for generous gifts to Des Moines University Read More
They amassed a combined impressive 85 years of teaching and mentoring at Des Moines University, guided countless students on to careers of service and tirelessly gave their expertise, service and hard work to the institution, their colleagues, their patients and
DMU salutes its 2020 Emeriti Faculty Read More
Kelsey Castek, D.P.T.’20, is a physical therapist with Physical Therapy Solutions in Dyersville, IA.
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Graduation ceremonies are a centuries-old tradition wrapped in the obligatory pomp and circumstance. However, this year’s Commencement at Des Moines University – as at other universities, colleges and high schools nationwide – took on a new format in that it
DMU College of Health Sciences honors distinguished graduates Read More
Maggi Schutte Meyer, D.P.T.’16, is a physical therapist in rehabilitation services at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. She has been accepted into the Integrative Oncology Scholars (IOS) Program through the University of Michigan and National Cancer Institute.
Margaret “Maggi” Schutte Meyer, D.P.T.’16 Read More