Vigilantly positioned on the sidelines of soccer fields, ski slopes and boxing rings, these DMU graduates get into the game by keeping athletes in play – and, when needed, taking them out. That’s no small feat when working with competitors who, as one physician noted, “aren’t looking out for their long-term health and safety.”
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Medical school is about more than studying anatomy, biology, pharmacology and other subjects. It is about learning interpersonal skills, compassion, ethics, leadership and how to care for patients as fellow human beings. Des Moines University is dedicated to teaching such
J.D. Polk, D.O., M.S., M.M.M., CPE, FACOEP, has been named dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Des Moines University after an extensive national search process. Dr. Polk will assume the role August 1. “We are thrilled with the
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Mali Schneiter, second-year osteopathic medical student, was selected to represent all osteopathic medical students as the Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents (COSGP) National Global Health Representative. COSGP is a council under the governance of the American Association of Colleges
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Des Moines University will grant 486 degrees at its 2013 Commencement Ceremony, the 113th in the university’s history, on Saturday, May 25, at 10 a.m. at Hy-Vee Hall in the Iowa Events Center, 730 Third Street, Des Moines. The dean
Des Moines University’s 113th commencement ceremony to award 486 degrees Read More
On Friday, May 17, Des Moines University will honor 62 people who donated their bodies to further medical education in the past year. This year’s service recognizes donors from across the state, as well as Illinois and Missouri. The family
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Tara Hughes, second-year osteopathic medical student, was elected National Chair of the Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents (COSGP) at a conference over the weekend. COSGP is a council under the governance of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic
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The College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery held the 20th Annual Recognition and Rite of Passage Ceremony on Saturday, April 13, in the Student Education Center. More than 200 people were in attendance to recognize the students, professional clubs and
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In conjunction with National Osteopathic Medicine Week, Des Moines University osteopathic medical students will host their annual OMM Community Night on April 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Student Education Center, 3300 Grand Avenue. Medical students will be
Learn about osteopathic medicine and receive free treatments at open house Read More
The Des Moines University Physical Therapy Club is teaming with physical therapy programs from across the state to aid the disabled around the world. On April 26 and 27, the club will be collecting manual wheelchairs, aluminum crutches and canes,
DMU club seeks donations of mobility devices Read More