Facilities, equipment and technology all are critical aspects of a medical and health sciences university, but people are what make DMU the collegial community it is. Here are two examples. For many, the height of the COVID-19 pandemic brought “lows” […]
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Des Moines University’s annual Mini Medical School series has returned for 2023 with four nights of fascinating topics relating to health and wellness: This FREE four-session, Tuesday evening series explores interesting, relevant topics in an accessible style appropriate for all
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The large crowd that attended Des Moines University’s 13th annual Research Symposium on Dec. 1 reflected diverse scientific interests and great excitement for an in-person opportunity to explore them. “It’s clear from the 79 posters and eight oral presentations planned
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This year’s Diwali Celebration at DMU featured live performances, games and history, trivia and prizes to educate attendees on this festival of lights. An important holiday to Hindu peoples, the event signifies the victory of good over evil, inner light
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Brooke Turek, D.O.’25, completed an eight-week virtual internship with Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) from May 23 to July 15, 2022. Brooke was selected to participate in this internship as part of the Department of Global Health’s Distinguished Global Health Internships program. These internships are selective
Lexis Wedell, D.O.’25, completed an eight-week virtual internship with United States Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) from May 23 to July 15, 2022. She was selected to participate in this internship as part of the DMU Department of Global Health’s Distinguished Global Health Internships program. These internships
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Christelle Eliacin, D.O.’25, M.P.H., completed an eight-week virtual internship with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from May 23 to July 15, 2022. She was selected to participate in this internship as part of the DMU Department of Global Health’s Distinguished Global Health
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The two newest members of the DMU Board of Trustees bring to their roles diverse experiences accumulated on land, in the sky, at sea and in service to their country. Anthony Coleman, D.H.A., M.H.A., president and chief executive officer of
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During two recent afternoons at Des Moines University, the Olsen Center was abuzz as DMU students and faculty helped local youth get a healthy start to the coming school year: This year, 10 faculty and 177 student volunteers in the
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On a recent evening at Heritage Elementary School in Ankeny, IA, some students twittered nervously, others hung back and yet others charged forward into the classroom where a group of DMU students stood ready to welcome them. It was STEAM
DMU Anatomy Ambassadors “open a door to the health sciences community” Read More