1K for health
1-K. Hundreds of feet. Last year, we walked for a healthier Iowa. This year, to celebrate our progress we’re doing it again! Join us in front of the Academic Center on Wednesday, October 3 for this year’s Healthiest State Walk. […]
Game on!
For the first time in Malpractice Bowl history, students from Des Moines University and Drake University’s School of Law will be playing the Annual Malpractice Bowl game at Drake Stadium! Our student coaches are confident and believe DMU is on-track for another
Exploring the special needs of the veteran patient
Post-traumatic stress disorder. Depression. Traumatic brain injury. Vulnerability to substance abuse and suicide. For many veterans, the war is not over when they come home. With more than 1.6 million U.S. troops deployed since 2001 for operations in Afghanistan and
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Great food for thought on global health tonight
The Global Health Learning Collaborative is DMU’s student-led, discussion-based seminar that is meant to provide an introduction to global health’s key concepts and principles. Our students’ goal with the Learning Collaborative is to get people thinking critically about social, political
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They got spirit, yes they do
Early in August, Annie Losinske and Sarah Barnett, members of the DMU Physician Assistant Class of 2014, realized last week was going to be a tough one for the class, with two big exams on the schedule. Capping off the
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Register to run
Registration is underway for the best 5K in the world – Run DMU. Run DMU is a 5K run/walk that supports Des Moines University’s commitment to health and wellness in the community with all proceeds going to educational offerings at
The white coat
The White Coat Ceremony was initiated at DMU more than 10 years ago to encourage professionalism, scientific excellence and compassionate health care. More than any other symbol, the white coat signifies the excellence and caring demanded of those entering the