It’s a quintessential art opening: cubed cheese and refreshments, with an audience abuzz as a new piece in the Des Moines University art collection is unveiled. But the story behind the art is almost important as the piece itself. The […]
Formerly homeless artist donates piece to DMU Read More
How do educators know that their students are learning what they’re trying to teach? It’s a simple question at the heart of assessment – from preschool through graduate medical education. But as the technological tools for teaching and learning evolve
An appetite for assessment Read More
When Des Moines University announced a bold proposal this fall to address the shortage of mental health professionals in Iowa through a partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), mental health advocates took note. Des Moines Register columnist
Mid-Iowa Health Foundation commits $50K to DMU Mental Health Project Read More
Jillissa Molnari, M.S.B.S.’15, knew since she was a teenager that she wanted to work in forensics. A visit to the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation Crime Lab as a freshman at Drake University solidified her goal. Now, the Des Moines
MSBS alumni share career insights Read More
Experience the Des Moines University campus and expand your medical knowledge – without taking the MCAT. Attend Mini Medical School, a program that offers the public non-credit education on popular topics in health and medicine. The five-week Mini Med School
DMU announces Mini Medical School 2018 lineup Read More
Patients who seek services from Free Clinics of Iowa (FCI) often struggle with access to a variety of resources in addition to health care, including limitations in food security, clothing, housing, transportation, insurance assistance and technology access points, among others.
MHA student contributes to Free Clinics of Iowa project on Social Determinants of Health Read More
Des Moines University will welcome candidates for Iowa governor for a conversation on how to fill the gaps in the state’s mental health care system on December 5 at an event coordinated in partnership with the Des Moines Register. DMU
DMU to co-host Mental Health Forum with Iowa’s Gubernatorial Candidates Read More
Just a half hour south of the city near rural St. Charles, Iowa, Wildwood Hills Ranch feels a world away for the at-risk youth who spend summer weeks horseback riding, taking high-ropes course challenges and enjoying water sports at the
Student’s summer camp service spurs life lessons Read More
Des Moines University’s Stroke Camp, an annual elective that brings together local stroke survivors and physical therapy students, received a $5,000 2017 Prairie Meadows Community Betterment Grant, which will help sustain the program. The camp is coordinated by Kathy Mercuris, P.T.,
DMU receives Prairie Meadows grant to support stroke camp Read More
The Des Moines University legislative breakfast, held Jan. 24, 2017, brought together students and lawmakers at the Iowa State Capitol in an effort to raise the profile of issues vital to osteopathic medical education and to provide future health care professionals with
DMU Legislative Breakfast a chance to practice advocacy skills Read More
