Ideal weather, a distinguished grand marshal, honored “milestone” alumni, a compelling keynote speaker and, of course, the elation of earning their 472 DMU degrees made Commencement a joyous occasion for graduates, their loved ones and all members of the DMU […]
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Drew Lewis, D.O.’03, associate professor of osteopathic manual medicine at DMU, was elected a fellow of the American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AOCPMR) by colleagues. He was recognized for his leadership in research, education, teaching and administrative
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Ultrasound, a technology that uses high-frequency sound waves to make images of organs and structures in the body, can give health care providers in-depth insights into their patients’ conditions without using invasive procedures or ionizing radiation, as x-rays and CT
DMU gives students the “stethoscope of the 21st century” Read More
As a fourth-year medical student, Mali Schneiter delivered twins — by herself — in a hospital in Uganda. Classmate Nicole Cook counted potentially dengue-carrying mosquitoes in Peru, conscientious of her exposed body parts. Nisha Fahey, D.O.’16, and an undergraduate classmate expanded a research
Stretching beyond comfort zones Read More
Joel Rand, M.P.A.S., PA-C, openly admits he had little academic experience before joining DMU’s physician assistant (PA) program faculty, as an academic coordinator, in August 2014. He makes up for it with a diverse clinical background that includes serving veterans
Rand brings rich life experiences to PA students Read More
For her capstone project required for DMU’s master of public health degree, Mandy Ivanov chose to focus on a “personal interest” and local health issue: the breastfeeding challenges faced by Hispanic mothers enrolled in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
M.P.H. student receives “engaged research” scholarship Read More
Kyle Bruce, D.P.M.’11, M.P.H., in June 2015 graduated with a master’s of public health degree from the American Podiatric Medical Association/Dartmouth Public Health Fellowship at the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice. He completed 60-plus credit hours of
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Ronald R. McHose, D.O.’81, was elected a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. He practices in family medicine and primary care with Dallas Center Medical Associates in Dallas Center, IA.
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Students pursuing a bachelor of science degree in health sciences (B.S.) in Drake University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences now have the opportunity to also earn a master’s degree of health care administration (M.H.A.) at Des Moines University. This
New “3+2” option lets Drake students earn M.H.A. at DMU Read More
Melanie Gwynn, M.H.A.’11, this fall began the Ph.D. program in health service policy and management at the University of South Carolina.
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