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
Despite spring break service trips being cancelled and the world coming to a near complete halt due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, DMU students did not waiver in their commitment to the community. This year 103 students, 70 of whom
DMU students devote more than 5,000 hours to community service Read More
The DMU College of Osteopathic Medicine honored members of the doctor of osteopathic medicine Class of 2022 with its annual dean’s award program, which marks the transition students make from their first two didactic/academic years to their next two years
DMU College of Osteopathic Medicine honors Class of 2022 Read More
At age 18, Emily Willmann was at her job as a lifeguard at a local swimming pool when she and her colleagues realized the assisted living facility nearby was on fire. They ran to the scene and began pulling people
Emily Willmann named COM Student of the Year Read More
Amid all the disturbing news relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, here’s some good news: Members of Des Moines University’s osteopathic medicine and podiatric medicine and surgery Class of 2020 achieved very high placement rates in the national residency match this
DMU D.O., D.P.M. students are ready to serve as nation’s new residents Read More