If you’re at DMU, applying to DMU or have requested info on DMU on the D.O., anatomy or biomedical sciences program, you’ve probably talked to Jamie. Read more about  Jamie’s job. 

The admission staff (or called the Enrollment Management department) is an awesome bunch. I’m sure you probably already know that if you’ve ever inquired about a DMU program. Here’s a list of all the programs and  how to get info on applying. Some of the other admissions staff are online. Meet the friendly folks in admissions for PT or PA or MHA or MPH.

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hey all, The Des Moines Register had a ‘Good News’ section Sunday with great stats on our state. Check it out here.

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hey all, I ran across this great PDF about Des Moines & thought you’d enjoy seeing it. Also, if you visit the DMU Facebook page you can add to a list of fave. places to eat ’round here!

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As an American, when I fall asleep I mostly worry about what I’ll wear the next day, whether I remembered to start the dishwasher and if I’m overscheduled the next day. Poor me. 

Imagine living in a country where going to sleep brings the worry of a mosquito bite leading to malaria. Today, April 25 is World Malaria Day.

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Whether you wear those tight lil shorts and pedal ’round town or tie on your tennis shoes and tear down a trail, you should have care tailored to your sport.

The DMU Running & Cycling Clinic combines physical therapy expertise with the awesome technology of the Human Performance Lab and whaaalaaa, you have a place perfectly tailored to help you reach your personal peak of performance. They can do video analysis, 3D motion analysis of your joints, test your anaerobic capabilities, your muscle activity and medically-fit you for the right bike. They can help you recover from an injury OR just tune you up ’til you’re road-ready!

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In recognition of Bone Marrow Month, I felt it would be appropriate to share my friend’s story about his battle with leukemia. He’s a strapping young man and was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 25, just two years ago.

When I first heard about this, I went straight to the internet to learn more about the different kinds of leukemia and to understand the prognosis. So much literature can be found on leukemia in children but not so much in adults. (I also went to a meeting when DMU Alumni Director Ronnette Vondrak talked about her experiences with leukemia. Bless her heart.)

It was petrifying to be so blinded by cancer and not knowing what it really means. My friends have set up this website to share Matt’s story because he desperately needs a matching bone marrow donor.

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