In 2007, Christine and Gery Sutton were excited about moving from Oklahoma to their hometown of Boone, IA. Gery, D.O., a physician/geriatrician and a 1976 graduate of DMU’s osteopathic medical program, planned to work at the clinic where his father […]
“Stop and Smell the Garbage”: Alzheimer’s from a caregiver and clinician perspective Read More
More than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, a number that could rise as high as 16 million by 2050. One in three seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. These diseases take a heavy toll on loved
Tackling the terror of dementia Read More
The DMU Research Symposium on Dec. 7 provided the opportunity to recognize the research and scholarly excellence of faculty and staff over the past year (Dec. 1, 2016 – Nov. 30, 2017). The awards focused on individuals who had an
DMU Research Symposium highlights faculty, staff research achievements Read More
Can tai chi benefit people with stiff knee gait after they’ve had total knee replacement? Do heat waves caused by climate change increase the incidence of diabetic foot ulcers? Would targeting specific enzymes that impact damage to heart muscle cells
Oh, the things you’ll learn at the DMU Research Symposium! Read More
Des Moines University (DMU) students and faculty presented posters at the 2017 Heartland Global Health Consortium conference held at Drake University on Oct. 13. A group of 10 Iowa colleges and universities co-hosted the day-long series of talks on topics
DMU students, faculty participate in Heartland Global Health Conference Read More
Earlier this year, the Continuing Medical Education (CME) department submitted its reaccreditation paperwork to the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The AOA Council on CME reviewed the information and re-approved Des Moines University with 5-year Accreditation with Commendation as a Category 1
CME Receives Accreditation with Commendation from the AOA Read More
“Research is no longer a solo activity. You must work with others to do meaningful work.” That was the message given by DMU Mentored Student Research Closing Program speaker Alexandra J. Greenberg, Ph.D., M.P.H., on July 21, 2017. Dr. Greenberg
Researchers take team approach to expand research impact Read More
The Des Moines University online medical terminology course is a fast and easy way to learn medical words and meanings. This continuing education course has been taken by individuals throughout the world, including all of the United States and more
Where in the world is the DMU medical terminology course? Read More
Des Moines Register columnist Daniel Finney recently addressed DMU students candidly about his lifetime battle with obesity, chronic depression and acute anxiety and the turnaround journey he is pursuing. He purposely chose a natural weight loss process versus gastric bypass
Daniel Finney addresses DMU Grand Rounds Read More
2016 was an exciting year for Des Moines University (DMU) Continuing Medical Education (CME). The below graphic summarizes our 2016 annual report. DMU provided 387 educational opportunities throughout the entire United States and Worldwide in more than 25 countries. The
Another successful year for CME Read More