As a DMU osteopathic medical student, Sarah Hemming-Meyer juggled the rigors of classes and studying with giving tours to prospective students, serving as a teaching assistant in anatomy and basic life support instruction and working part-time as an emergency medical nurse. She […]
Sarah Hemming-Meyer, D.O.’13, gained a “Little” and a lot while at DMU Read More
As a doctoral student in anthropology at Tulane University in the late 1970s, Thomas Babcock traveled to the highlands of Guatemala to join an archaeological excavation at Utatlán, a Mayan community conquered by Spain in 1524. Before it was invaded, Utatlán’s K’iche’ Maya
‘Indiana Babcock’ digs into Mayan culture, excavates dissertation Read More
In the not-too-distant past, Justin Bergh was bartending in San Diego, and Amber Faherty was patching up soldiers in Afghanistan. Grace Ouyang was working as a bacteriologist with her sights set on dental school. Ben Rezny was busting sex traffickers
Unconventional Journeys Read More
On a late-spring evening at Des Moines’ Jasper Winery, people sipped wine and noshed on appetizers while discussing their careers, organizations and steps to their success. It was the quarterly meeting of DMU Health Leaders and the type of event
Linking current and future leaders in health care Read More
Gary Hoff, D.O., began helping local elementary school kids with reading because the Rotary Club of Des Moines, of which he’s been a member for about 15 years, had adopted a school for its Earn to Learn program. That evolved into
Hoff named Rotarian of the Year Read More
DMU students pursue opportunities for global service and experiential learning through the University and on their own. Daniel Cole, Phyllis Huang and Geraldine Delos Santos, members of the College of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2016, are examples of the latter:
Taking DMU to South America Read More
Take a moment this week to celebrate a key tool in effective health care, the x-ray. This critical technology has become such a staple in health care, in fact, it’s difficult to imagine medicine – and our health – without
Celebrate National Radiologic Technology Week Read More
I have mixed feelings when it comes to meat. I grew up on a family farm where my parents raised cattle, hogs and chickens, most of which ended up on someone’s plate (including ours). While I understand people who consider
Should “meatless Monday” be every day? Read More
Food Day is a national celebration and a movement for healthy, affordable and sustainable food. DMU students will mark the year-round campaign with a special event to spark mindfulness about what we put in our mouths. This Thursday, Oct. 24,
Celebrate Food Day with food for thought Read More
It’s that time of year to enjoy the changing fall colors, carve pumpkins, go to football games and get shot – the flu shot, that is. Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection that affects mainly the nose, throat, chest
Be flu-free this year Read More