Category: College of Health Sciences
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Des Moines University Adds 400-Plus Grads to the Health Care Workforce
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in Alumni, College of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, DMU Magazine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Event Recap, Events at DMU, Master of Health Care Administration, Master of Public Health, Master of Science in Anatomy, Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, People of DMU, Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, StudentsDes Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences awarded graduate degrees in medicine and the health sciences to more than 400 new health professionals at its 124th annual Commencement ceremony.
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Alternative Therapies
Several alumni are applying their health care and public health expertise beyond traditional boundaries, promoting lifestyle medicine, healthy nutrition and a love for all earth’s creatures.
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DMU’s Top 2023 News Stories: What a Wonderful Year!
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in Admissions, Alumni, Behavioral Health, Clinic, College of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Community Relations, Department News, Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Events at DMU, Faculty, Family Medicine, Featured, Foot and Ankle, General, Global Health, Master of Health Care Administration, Master of Public Health, Master of Science in Anatomy, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, New Campus, People of DMU, Physical Therapy, Physiology and Pharmacology, Research, Simulation Center, StudentsHere’s a look back at Des Moines University’s top news events of 2023. It was a remarkable year in DMU’s history!
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DMU Dean and Physician Assistant Awarded Distinguished Fellow Honors
Wallace Boeve, Ed.D., PA-C, has been recognized as a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Physician Associates, the national membership organization for PAs. Boeve has been dean of the College of Health Sciences at Des Moines University since 2020. He earned this national recognition due to his outstanding contributions to patient care and the…
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Breathe.
Molly Lechtenberg, D.P.T.’08, CMTPT, and Libby Trausch, D.P.T.’08, combined their training and expertise, passion for patient care and personal experiences to establish Breathe. Physical Therapy and Wellness in Des Moines’ Beaverdale neighborhood in 2016. Now with three locations, a fourth in the works and a team of physical therapists, including several DMU graduates, the two…
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DMU announces the 2022 alumni honorees
Des Moines University’s 2022 alumni honorees represent some of the best qualities of DMU graduates: highly competent and compassionate patient care, professional leadership, community service, active support of their future fellow practitioners and even some “star power.” “DMU alumni contribute to our quality of life in their work, service and professional advocacy in so many…
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Best. (One) Day (for DMU). EVER
When Des Moines University asked its alumni, employees and friends to make gifts in celebration of One Day for DMU, they responded in a big way. During the annual 24-hour event, from noon to noon April 20-21, 293 donors contributed a record $288,144, making it the best One Day for DMU to date. “The generous…
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Doing her part to help feed the world – safely
Some people may look at a drift of pigs and see pork chops and bacon. Lisa Rochette, D.V.M., M.P.H.’15, sees creatures that help feed the world and bolster the economy. “They produce a fair amount of meat compared to what you feed them,” she says. “The world’s population and food needs are going to need…
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2021 Preceptor of the Year always has a student by her side
For Katie Sorensen, M.S.P.A.’10, PA-C, precepting students brings joy “to a whole new level” in her career. Sorensen has been a physician assistant (PA) in general surgery for 10 years, currently practicing at St. Luke’s Regional Health System in Duluth, MN. There, Sorensen precepts an average of seven to eight students per year for four-…
