The DMU Health Professions Advanced Summer Scholars Program welcomes 10 undergrad students to campus for the next 3 weeks. They will be learning what it’s like to be a student of osteopathic medicine, podiatric medicine, physical therapy or physician assistant studies at Des Moines University.

During their time at DMU, students will hear lectures, tour the labs and simulation center, shadow doctors in the DMU Clinic, check out our Mobile Clinic, have mock medical school interviews, get tips on preparing for medical school and hang out on our beautiful campus. They’ll also get to see how cool Des Moines is while catching an iCubs game, visiting the Downtown Farmers Market and going to the Science Center.

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What do those 2 have in common? They’re both topics of displays currently in the DMU Library!

The early contributions of African American surgeons is called “Opening Doors” and the exhibit about global health is “Against the Odds.” Both displays come from the National Library of Medicine and can be seen Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The library is open to the public and there is no charge.

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If you drive by & notice our campus looks quiet today, that’s because we’re closed for an extended holiday weekend. WOOHOO!!!

Offices are closed. The Clinic is closed. (If you have an emergency, visit your local ER) Even the Wellness Center is closed.

Cya tomorrow! Enjoy this glorious summer day.

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If you’re interested in applying to medical school or pursuing a career in health care the best way to get a feel for a school or program is to visit the campus and ask a lot of questions. For the next 2 days, Des Moines University is hosting 8 undergraduate students for the 2nd annual Podiatry Preview.

Students applied from schools all over the country. We chose students from: University of the Incarnate Word, Pepperdine University, Simpson College, Penn State University, Brigham Young University, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, College of William and Mary and Brown University.

They will  learn more about the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine program, tour the DMU Foot & Ankle Institute and meet current D.P.M. students.

Welcome! We hope you love campus as much as we do. Let us know if we can help with anything.

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Ever wonder what it’s really like to be a student at Des Moines University? Are you interested in checking out our campus and labs and visiting with faculty and students? If so, Discover DMU is the event for you! Our next Discover DMU is Wednesday, June 30 at 2:00 p.m.

Discover DMU is informal yet informational and lets you experience what it’s like to be a student at Des Moines University. You’ll learn about each of our nine academic programs, and then join a student-led tour group to visit our facilities.

At Discover DMU you will:

• Visit the Iowa Simulation Center and check out our human simulation lab, surgical skills lab and standardized performance assessment lab.
• Learn more about the workings of the human body with a visit to our gross anatomy lab.
• Gain insight into human movement at our human performance lab.
• Meet with DMU faculty, students and staff.

RSVP for Discover DMU today!  We look forward to meeting you and showing you our wonderful campus!

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Today DMU is closed in honor of Memorial Day. While everyone loves a long weekend to spend with family & friends, make sure you don’t forget why we all have the day off! Memorial Day is a time to remember our American military members who died in service.

According to my good friend Wikipedia, the first observation of Memorial Day was in 1866.Honoring our long history of U.S. men and women who have given their lives for our freedom is important. Just like Independence Day, I love reminders like today that inspire patriotism and pride in our country.

Traditions of memorial day include a national moment of silence at 3 p.m. in each timezone and a half-mast flag from dawn until noon. Perhaps you celebrate with a family picnic, gathering your dear ones near to you. Maybe you’ll see a current military person around town and have a chance to thank them for their service. Or maybe you spend time in silence or prayer, grateful for the country we live in.

However you choose to celebrate, don’t forget the purpose of today! Happy Memorial Day!

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