More than 200 years before the coronavirus rocked the planet, smallpox had long held that dishonor, killing millions for centuries since around 10,000 BC. Its claims to infamy include killing almost seven million people during the initial decline of the […]
Honoring Edward Jenner, inventor of the world’s first vaccine Read More
To call Brian Ferguson, D.O.’15, M.P.H.’15, a “Renaissance man” would be an understatement. Prior to enrolling at DMU, he was an astrophysics data and research analyst for the Space Telescope Science Institute, which operates the science program for the NASA
Making the most of second chances Read More
In her 35 years as a physical therapist and educator, Juanita Robel, P.T., taught hundreds of students, treated myriad patients, played key roles in revamping and updating curriculum, and served on committees at DMU and in her profession. The one
Robel wraps up three-plus decades of teaching Read More
Editor’s note: After working at DMU for the past 28 years, including more than two decades as dean of the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Robert Yoho, D.P.M., M.S., FACFAS, will retire as dean at the end of this
A conversation with retiring CPMS Dean Yoho Read More
DMU is an innovator and leader among medical schools with its multifaceted efforts to develop students’ cultural humility. One example is the osteopathic medical program’s year-long Foundations of Physicianship course, the second semester of which focuses on socially and culturally
Grant bolsters cultural humility course at DMU Read More
Kevin Smith, D.P.M., Ph.D., FACFAS, has been named the new dean of Des Moines University’s College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (CPMS). A 1995 graduate of the college, he will assume his new position on June 1, 2021. He currently serves
New dean named for DMU’s College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Read More
While water blasting at a wall of frozen mud in Yukon, Canada, a gold miner made an extraordinary discovery: a perfectly preserved wolf pup that had been locked in permafrost for 57,000 years. The remarkable condition of the pup, named
Ancient wolf pup mummy uncovered in Yukon permafrost Read More
Negative stereotypes and poor health outcomes related to race persist in America. DMU is tackling the issue with a three-pronged approach – working to increase the number of minorities in the health care workforce, preparing all students to provide culturally
Remedies for an age-old problem: Race-related disparities in health care Read More
This just in: Heather Garvin, Ph.D., D-ABFA, recently was interviewed on the Just Science podcast about her work with OSTEOID, an online resource for species identification of skeletal remains. A Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Anthropology and one
The body in the barrel and other mysteries: new book shows forensic anthropology in action Read More
As a dual-degree student in DMU’s doctor of podiatric medicine and surgery (D.P.M.) and master of public health (M.P.H.) programs, Kelsey Millonig seized a great number of opportunities. The 2017 DMU graduate was a peer tutor and teaching assistant, gave
Research Symposium “valuable building block opportunity” for students Read More