Filip Jelenak described some of his Serbian family’s “lighthearted traditions” for celebrating Christmas. Nikhil Pallikonda addressed questions he’s frequently received about aspects of his Indian culture, such as arranged marriage, the caste system and Hindu people’s beliefs about cows. And […]
DMU Diversity Newsletter shares students’ voices Read More
While Zoom fatigue is a real thing after a year of the pandemic, nearly 100 students eagerly jumped on screens this week to talk with graduates who are members of DMU’s Alumni Sharing Knowledge program, or ASK. In addition to
Students gain great insights from DMU alumni in ASK program Read More
One can easily understand why Match Day, which occurred this year on March 19, is a momentous occasion for medical students across the country: It’s the day they learn whether and which medical residency programs they’ve been matched into for
DMU D.O. Class of 2021 achieves 98 percent residency match rate Read More
DMU student Ruffin Tchakounte was named to the 22nd annual list of the Des Moines Business Record’s Forty Under 40 honorees. These 40 central Iowa leaders, who were chosen by past award winners, are under the age of 40 and have
10 things to know about Ruffin Tchakounte, M.S.A.’18, D.O.’22, Forty Under 40 honoree Read More
On a recent Saturday evening, after a week of bone-chilling temperatures and the stress of exams for many DMU students, it was time for a much-needed break. A group of approximately 60 students gathered via Zoom to unleash their inner
DMU students take much-needed break to unleash their inner Picassos Read More
As the first in their families to study medicine, Kelly Bang and Jiyoon Song, members of the DMU osteopathic medicine Class of 2024, can look back and see the great impact that having mentors would have made when they were
DMU students mentor undergrads to support their journey Read More
Acute heart failure, rat bite fever and of course everything related to the lower limb: The clinical rotations experienced by third- and fourth-year students in DMU’s College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (CPMS) are diverse, challenging, rewarding and well-rounded –
On Friday, Feb. 12, on what was forecast to be one of our coldest days of the year, the Polk County Health Department (PCHD) was once again prepared to deliver the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in its drive-thru clinic with a
A day at the Polk County Health drive-thru clinic Read More
Taylor Hale had known for years that she wanted to go into medicine, but it was an orthopedic surgeon’s misdiagnosis of an issue with her foot, during her sophomore year at Rice University in Houston, that clarified her path. A
CPMS student receives PICA Distinguished Scholar Award Read More
International rotations and internships are a large part of global health education at DMU. With international travel not possible due to COVID-19, the Department of Global Health explored new ways for students to remain engaged in global health virtually. Our