Feeling creative?
Providing healthcare is scientific but it also involves a human element. Get in touch with your creative side by submitting a piece of poetry, an essay, a photograph or piece of artwork dealing with the human side of healthcare for
Pet-friendly apartments
We know you love your furry friends, but if you live in an apartment, sometimes it can be a challenge to find a place that loves your pets as much as you do. Here’s a list of pet-friendly apartments in
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Take a hike!
Our students love to explore Des Moines. Here are D.P.M. student Benjamin Thomas’s top 5 trail picks: One of the best things about the Des Moines area is the number of great parks and trails available. Sometimes the only reason
Farmers market roundup
In Des Moines, we love a good farmers market. The downtown market is a favorite (26,000 people showed up for opening day!), but you can buy fresh produce any day of the week at these local markets across the city.
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Applying to D.O. school
Applications are available for the doctor of osteopathic medicine class of 2015. If you are going to be a college senior in the fall or have already graduated, now is the time to apply! DMU has a rolling admissions cycle,
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D.O. Day on Capitol Hill
Students took a break from studying last week to participate in D.O. Day on Capitol Hill. The event is sponsored by the American Osteopathic Association and the Student Osteopathic Medical Association. Every year, students from across the country gather in
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What is a D.O.?
Happy Osteopathic Medicine Week! Did you know there are two types of doctors in the United States? A doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.) and a medical doctor (M.D.). Most people don’t know if their primary care physician is a D.O.
Today’s podiatrist
A podiatrist is much more than a foot doctor. They perform surgery, treat complications resulting from diabetes and work with sports injuries. The American Podiatric Medical Association has some good information about what a podiatrist does and how to know
Be a physician assistant!
The physician assistant class of 2012 isn’t even on campus yet, but applications open today, April 14, for the class of 2013 (which will start classes in June of 2011). The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies is a
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How health reform affects you
The health reform act signed by President Obama on March 30 is a hot topic whether you’re a clinician, a student or a patient. If you are wondering what it means for you, we found some documents that do a
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