Orientation for osteopathic medicine, podiatric medicine, physical therapy, anatomy and biomedical science students starts August 3, and the physician assistant students have been in class since the beginning of June, so campus is starting to get busy! If you are just moving to Des Moines and getting settled into a new city, here are some links to help you find your way around:

Employment: School is pretty much a full-time job, but if you moved with a spouse or significant other who’s looking for a job check out DesMoinesHelpWanted.com and Iowa Workforce Development. There are some campus jobs for students here.

Other things to know about your new home:

Schools
Utilities
Faith-based organizations
Libraries
Hospitals
Trails and recreation

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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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Do you want to improve people’s quality of life? Help them recover after an accident or illness? Work with a variety of people?

You should consider being a doctor of physical therapy. Now is the time to apply to Des Moines University! The Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS) is now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 cycle (classes start August 2011). Due to our rolling admission policy it is best to submit your application early in the process.

Here are some of the features of our 34-month D.P.T. program:

• Combines didactic (classroom) coursework with clinical experiences
• Strong focus on manual therapy
• Hands-on experience in our high-tech labs

Don’t forget to review our prerequisite courses and observation requirement before applying. If you have any questions about the application cycle or the D.P.T. program contact us.

Also, check out this story in the Des Moines Register about one of our physical therapists in the Des Moines University Clinic, Lance LeFurge and his 15-month deployment to Afghanistan.

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Health care reform continues to be a hot topic and a recent article in the Business Record addresses the shortages of primary care physicians and how federal investments are aimed to help this.

DMU is doing its part by educating doctors and physician assistants to meet the growing needs of Iowans and Americans. As the largest medical school in Iowa, Des Moines University has more than 800 students in its doctor of osteopathic medicine program and 100 students in its physician assistants program.

Another interesting fact is that more doctors of osteopathic medicine (D.O.s) are primary care physicians than M.D.s. Did you know that?

Find out what some of our faculty and alums think about health care reform in a recent issue of DMU Magazine.

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