The 2020 DMU Research Symposium, now in its 11th year, will occur virtually on Thursday, Dec. 3, and will feature all the important aspects of previous years’ symposia – poster and oral presentations of exciting scientific discoveries, a visionary keynote […]
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For the first time in this event’s long history, Des Moines University will host its “50 & Better” Health Fair (formerly known as the “50 & Better Senior Health Fair”) entirely online. While this is not optimal (we love to
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The Des Moines University’s Department of Global Health collaborated with the DMU Global Health Student Club and CultureALL, a nonprofit organization that provides cultural programming in Central Iowa, to host the second annual “A Taste of Language” event virtually on
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Although educators face countless barriers created by the COVID-19 pandemic, innovative thinking has resulted in the offering of high-quality, interactive online learning. In this social distancing era, isolation is a real threat, especially for the geriatric population. The impacts of
This fall, in a letter to all students, DMU President Angela L. Walker Franklin, Ph.D., welcomed new students and those returning (either on campus, or in a clinical setting). She stated, “Beginning this new academic year has been uniquely challenging
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For DMU students and employees who over-indulged in buying Halloween candy, have leftovers and want to get rid of the temptation, members of the University’s chapter of the Student Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (SAMOPS) have a great
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At DMU’s 17th annual Glanton fundraising event on Oct. 8, President and CEO Angela Walker Franklin, Ph.D., said it looked “different” from previous years, and not just because it was held virtually. “This year, we possess an even greater sense
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For DMU’s osteopathic medical and podiatric medical students who see the residency application process on their near horizons, the week of September 21 was just what the doctor ordered: 16 alumni, ranging from the Class of 2020 to the Class
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many in-person educational opportunities have been canceled or postponed. However, health care providers still need to maintain their professional knowledge and pursuit of life-long learning. This has resulted in innovative thinking with activities that
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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
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