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Don’t miss free goodies, health screenings at Aug. 15 DMU Day at State Fair

Monday, August 9th, 2010

Get a cute temporary tattoo!

(Des Moines, IA) – In between trying tiramisu-on-a-stick and visiting the Varied Industries building at the Iowa State Fair on Sunday, August 15, stop by the Des Moines University tent on the Grand Concourse and take your photo as a doctor in scrubs or white coat.

“We are proud to sponsor Des Moines University day at the fair,” said Kendall Dillon, director of marketing at DMU. “As Iowa’s largest medical school, we are very concerned with the health of Iowans. What better place to connect with Iowans than at our great state fair?”

At the Des Moines University (DMU) tent, visitors can take a health quiz for a chance to win a first aid kit or reusable grocery bag. They can also take home a band-aid dispenser and pen. Also, the much-loved temporary tattoo has an anatomical heart on it.

DMU students and staff from the Des Moines University Clinic will be offering free blood pressure and body mass index screenings from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the tent.

In addition to Sunday’s tent on the concourse, DMU physicians and students will be doing screenings with the American Lung Association in Farm Bureau Park on August 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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CPMS board stats

Monday, July 12th, 2010

DMU’s College of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery had some great numbers recently related to the national board & surgical board qualification exams. As usual, our students and graduates are making us proud.

•   The first-time pass rate on Part I of the National Board Exam for the CPMS class of 2011 was 98%. The national pass rate was 85%.
•   The first-time pass rate on Part II of the National Board Exam for the CPMS class of 2010 was 93% compared to the national pass rate of 83%.
•   The pass rate for the June 2010 administration of Part III of the National Board Exam for CPMS graduates was 100%. The national pass rate was 89%.
•   The American Board of Podiatric Surgery recently released the first time pass rates for the Foot Surgery Qualification Exam. From 2005-2009 the pass rate for CPMS graduates was 89% compared to 76% for graduates of other podiatric colleges.

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DMU graduated 453 at 110th commencement May 29

Monday, May 31st, 2010

Des Moines University (DMU) awarded 466 degrees at its 2010 Commencement service May 29 at 10 a.m. at the Polk County Convention Complex, 501 Grand Ave. The dean from each of the three DMU colleges presented their classes and DMU interim president, Stephen S. Dengle, M.B.A., conferred degrees.

Continuing a tradition started in 1899, the College of Osteopathic Medicine awarded the doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.) degree to 211 graduates, the master of science in biomedical science to three and the master of science in anatomy to nine graduates. The College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery awarded the doctor of podiatric medicine (D.P.M.) degree to 52 graduates and the College of Health Sciences awarded degrees from five programs — doctor of physical therapy (D.P.T.) to 50, postprofessional doctor of physical therapy (D.P.T) to 63, master of science in physician assistant studies (M.S.) to 45, master of public health (M.P.H) to 12 and master of health care administration (M.H.A.) to 21 graduates. Some students earned dual degrees.

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DMU to give 466 degrees Saturday at 110th commencement ceremony

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

Des Moines University (DMU) will award 466 degrees at its 2010 Commencement service May 29 at 10 a.m. at the Polk County Convention Complex, 501 Grand Ave. The dean from each of the three DMU colleges will present their classes and DMU interim president, Stephen S. Dengle, M.B.A., will confer degrees. Visit www.dmu.edu/commencement for a full schedule.

Continuing a tradition started in 1899, the College of Osteopathic Medicine will award the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree to 211 graduates, the Master of Science in Biomedical Science to three and the Master of Science in Anatomy to nine graduates. The College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery will award the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree to 52 graduates and the College of Health Sciences will award degrees from five programs – Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) to 50, Postprofessional Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T) to 63, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (M.S.) to 45, Master of Public Health (M.P.H) to 12 and Master of Health Care Administration (M.H.A.) to 21 graduates. Some students earned dual degrees.

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Plan to enjoy August 14 Run-Day-Voo near DMU!

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

(Des Moines, IA) – You are invited to join Des Moines University (DMU) students, faculty, alumni and staff for a 5k through the beautiful south of Grand neighborhood around DMU.

The August 14 race, called DMU Run-Day-Voo, will begin at 7:30 a.m. in the circle drive in front of the Des Moines University Academic Center (north entrance), 3440 Grand Avenue.

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