Anyone who lands a seat in medical school in this highly competitive era is, numerically speaking, a rarity. That Stephanie Zobel did that after serving five years in the U.S. Marine Corps, graduating from Ohio State University and then giving […]
A story of resilience, inner strength and the U.S. Marine Corps Read More
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the single best way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated each year. In 2016-2017, for example, flu vaccination prevented an estimated 5.3 million influenza illnesses, 2.6 million
Students embrace getting, giving flu vaccines Read More
DMU physical therapy students expand their skills and impact on patients with equestrian-assisted therapy On a rainy evening this spring, at a large equestrian center just north of Ames, IA, a volunteer leads two women on horseback in a game
At age 16, Jordan Little was pushing himself physically in swimming, soccer and track when his knee began to hurt. A local orthopedic surgeon performed an MRI to confirm his suspicion that Jordan had a torn meniscus. Instead, the test
Conference raises awareness of cancer among young adults Read More
For medical students, seeking and landing residencies – the training they go on to pursue after graduating – can be fraught with uncertainty and apprehension. How do they explore their options? What factors are most important to consider? How can
ASK alumni share residency stories, advice Read More
This spring, the DMU alumni relations staff asked 2019 graduates of the University’s four clinical programs to write cards to this year’s incoming students. Below are some excerpts: Physician Assistant Program “Always remember, YOU GOT THIS! No matter how hard
Alumni share their wisdom Read More
While working at a podiatry practice in Michigan during a gap year between undergraduate college and graduate school, Ashley Ewert, D.O.’21, M.S.A.’19, confirmed for herself that medicine was the only path for her. The physician she worked for helped her confirm
Promises kept, a special mentorship Read More
On a recent Wednesday morning at Des Moines University, second-year osteopathic medical students were putting the finishing touches on finely tuned dishes to serve to their classmates. This was no luncheon or dinner-party prep; rather, the students were completing an
Nutrition course challenges DMU COM students to use food as medicine Read More
Reflecting the interprofessional approach that contributes to effective health care, students in Des Moines University’s four clinical programs – osteopathic medicine, podiatric medicine and surgery, physical therapy and physician assistant studies – participated in a unified white coat ceremony on
DMU students take team approach in white coat ceremony Read More
Rain fell on the Iowa State Fair on Sunday, Aug. 11, but that didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of fair-goers for DMU Day at the event. They enjoyed the 94 osteopathic manual medicine and physical therapy demonstrations performed by 49 student
Kudos for DMU Day at the Iowa State Fair Read More