I found this interesting article (requires free registration) about one medical school that changed their grading system to pass/fail and the results are encouraging. Take a look at how students rate their psychological health, their satisfaction with the quality of […]
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This event has been cancelled. We will try to reschedule when possible. (Des Moines, Iowa) – Governor Terry E. Branstad, president and CEO of Des Moines University (DMU), will be in Fairfield on July 24 to speak to the Rotary
DMU president, Gov. Branstad, to be in Fairfield July 20-CANCELLED Read More
This event has been cancelled. We will try to reschedule when possible. (Des Moines, Iowa) – Governor Terry E. Branstad, president and CEO of Des Moines University (DMU), will be in Mount Pleasant on July 20 to speak to the
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The Des Moines University Foot and Ankle Institute had a record number of patient visits (7,329) and new patients (1,226) for the 2008-09 fiscal year. DMU Foot and Ankle Institute clinicians also see patients at Pella Regional Medical Center, the
Lookie at what I found, coupons online! I’m going to admit our past-time favorite moments is going to include finding great deals in the Val-Pak mail and online deals. It is so fun hunting for bargains that it really should
Coupon clipping is for everyone! Read More
37 days ’til the Iowa State Fair begins! WOOOHOO!! I love our fair. State Fair screenings, 2008 Mark your calendar for two very special days at the fair – Aug. 15 & 16. These are the days our wonderful
State fair countdown… Read More
Des Moines University is serious about community service. We do SO many projects every year it’s hard to keep track of them. So when United Way of Central Iowa had a contest for videos describing how an organization “Lives United,”
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Why would that dimple under your nose be called a “love potion”? In ancient times when people did not bath regularly, ladies placed a drop of perfume between the two raised ridges of their upper lip. It was intended to
Anatomy word of the month: philtrum Read More
Vu first became involved in scientific research during his junior year, when he had the opportunity to join Dr. Dao’s lab in Drake University. Since the lab was interested immune-suppressed diseases, he focused on cloning, isolating, purifying and obtaining the
Student research spotlight: Bao Vu Read More
The following three annual Des Moines University faculty awards were recently presented: Outstanding Teacher: Daniel Deavers, Ph.D., professor of physiology/pharmacology. Outstanding Researcher: Wayne Wilson, Ph.D., assistant professor of biochemistry/nutrition. Outstanding Scholar: James Mahoney, D.P.M., associate professor of podiatric medicine