During the travel hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, DMU’s Department of Global Health has been working with our international partners to provide students with virtual global health opportunities. One such opportunity arose when our partner, Juan N. Corpas University […]
DMU student attends International School of Social Innovation Read More
Des Moines University prides itself on being a leader in community service and convening key stakeholders, coalitions and partners on policy issues to support the well-being of our community. That includes engaging students in volunteerism and recognizing their activities with
DMU honors students with the Student Service Award program Read More
Before the COVID-19 pandemic changed life as we knew it, DMU’s osteopathic manual medicine (OMM) Fellows presented a research poster that won second place in the 2020 research presentation competition of the Louisa Burns Osteopathic Research Committee and the National
DMU OMM Fellows place in AAO research competition for third consecutive year Read More
Students in DMU’s College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (CPMS) chose their future profession for many reasons, including its wide variety of practice options, relationships they’ll establish with their patients and the positive impact they’ll have in enhancing patients’ mobility,
CPMS students proudly advocate for the podiatric medical profession Read More
Preceptors play a critical role in training aspiring health care providers. This year, a preceptor for Caitlin Kling also played a role in making her graduation from DMU’s osteopathic medicine program more special. Like other schools, colleges and universities nationwide,
Preceptor hosts a surprise hooding for DMU grad Read More
On October 1, 2017, during my first semester of medical school, I woke up to a notification on my phone about the shooting that happened in the city I consider my second hometown, Las Vegas. I text-messaged my former director
“We are human beings helping each other” Read More
More than 250 Des Moines University students, faculty and staff – wearing masks and practicing physical distancing – gathered on campus on Friday to demonstrate solidarity in accepting the shared responsibility of protecting people of all backgrounds by addressing racism
DMU stands in solidarity with White Coats for Black Lives Read More
More than a year ago, Cameron Slife and Emily Willmann, members of the DMU osteopathic medical Class of 2022, successfully pitched a proposal to the national Student Osteopathic Surgery Association (SOSA) for the University to host the spring 2020 national
DMU SOSA chapter hosts national conference Read More
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 graduates a new generation of health care professionals Read More
The Department of Global Health’s Distinguished Global Health Internships are highly selective research opportunities that enable students to explore global health research topics at various organizations. Students have the opportunity to work with researchers on projects such as conducting systematic reviews to
DMU students selected for summer 2020 Distinguished Global Health Internships Read More