Kyle Duncan says he’s “really good” at complaining, but he learned at an early age that bellyaching about issues isn’t enough. “I’ve always wanted to be in a position to fix things, whether it was being captain of the football […]
DMU student helps set up APMSA for continued success Read More
As part of this year’s alumni reunion festivities, the University recognized three outstanding graduates who have given greatly to their alma mater, professions and communities. College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Alumnus of the Year Sean T. Grambart, D.P.M.’01, FACFAS Foot
Heroes in health care, at DMU and beyond: the 2014 Alumni of the Year Read More
While the polar vortex gripping many states this winter had people complaining about the weather more than usual, the discussion by a group gathered in a DMU boardroom on the snowy morning of Feb. 4 was even more somber in
New consortium to probe climate change’s impact on health Read More
A recent early March morning in Des Moines was the kind that would make most medical students – most people, for that matter – hit the snooze button and crawl deeper under the covers. Central Iowa was under yet another four inches of
Reaching out to the unsheltered Read More
Calling America’s health care system a “sick care system,” U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin challenged DMU’s 2014 graduates to confront aspects of the nation’s “medical-industrial complex” that make it difficult for people to be healthy. Harkin praised DMU’s “holistic approach” in
Harkin: osteopathic physicians “in the vanguard again” Read More
Editor’s note: The winter 2014 issue of DMU Magazine explored the long-term effects and high health costs of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) as shown in numerous studies, beginning with the groundbreaking work of Robert Anda, M.D., and Vincent Felitti, M.D.,
Stopping the cycle of child abuse Read More
When Melissa Rhoads, a student at Aveda Institute Des Moines, learned about an opportunity to join hair stylists of Salon Adeva in West Des Moines at a fundraising event at DMU, she went beyond packing up her scissors. She agreed
DMU students lose hair, collect cash during research fundraiser Read More
Display an American flag, talk with others about the contributions members of our military have made to our freedom and quality of life and – perhaps most important – thank a military enlistee, officer and/or veteran: May is National Military
Celebrate National Military Appreciation Month Read More
Last fall, members of DMU’s American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine Club (AAPSM) enjoyed “Friday Night Lights” with more professional learning and not so much drama as the popular NBC television program. “The Sports Medicine Club talked with me about
More in sports: learning lessons on the sidelines Read More
Since 1998, DMU has produced pumped-up men’s and women’s football teams to take on Drake University law students in the annual Malpractice Bowl. However, the DMU women’s team, coming off a third consecutive triumph last September, raised their spirit to
DMU puts interprofessional spin on pigskin Read More