I’ve noticed a trend in our DMU blogs. Apparently we are all very food-focused!!! And while I should totally pick a different topic so you, my friendly blog readers, don’t think we all have one-track minds, I’m not going to […]
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I have a magnificent case of writer’s block, which for anyone that truly knows me is absolutely amazing because I’m rarely at a loss for words! Des Moines, Iowa. Writer’s block. Why do I have writer’s block? I shouldn’t have
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The Des Moines Univeristy College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Class of 2008 received a first-time pass rate of 95% on Part II of the National Board Exam. This was 12 percent higher than the national first-time pass rate. CPMS scored above the
CPMS students surpass national average on boards Read More
Last night was a big night for Des Moines – our new arena football team debuted on home turf. The Iowa Barnstormers play in the AF2 league. Last night was the team’s second game and second loss. But what a fun
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Des Moines University’s College of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery’s annual Recognition and Rite of Passage Ceremony was held on April 12 in the DMU Student Education Center. Dr. Michael Lee ’96 received the 2008 CPMS Alumnus of the Year Award. Congratulations
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Those of us that live in Des Moines, either to work at DMU or attend this great school, know that our city rocks. It’s still always nice to hear the sentiment from others. Check out what Forbes mag said about
Des Moines recognized for being awesome city Read More
The Technology Association of Iowa honored Roberta Wattleworth, D.O., professor of family medicine, for “Innovation in Teaching.” The awards were presented March 4. Dr. Wattleworth had significant involvement in setting up the Iowa Simulation Center for Patient Safety and Clinical
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According to Congressional Quarterly, Iowa is the fifth most livable state in the country. They make these designations based on quality-of-life indicators such as low crime and poverty, high income and education rates. This ranking is based on the following
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All 41 students in the CPMS Class of 2008 were recently selected to three-year podiatric medical and surgical residency programs. The initial match rate for DMU students was 90%, compared to the national average of 74% for all colleges of podiatric medicine.
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Over the next six years, all eight podiatric schools in the U.S. would have to triple the number of graduates to meet the needs we’ll have in America in 2014. This estimate comes from a recent study that shows approx.
More podiatric physicians needed! Read More