Demonstrating our DMU pride This Honor Roll expresses DMU’s deep gratitude toward the people and organizations that contributed financially during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014. These donors help maintain the University as one […]
2013-2014 Honor Roll of Donors Read More
Des Moines University in December announced the four students who have been selected to participate in prestigious summer internships as part of its Global Health Pathways of Distinction program. Kelsey Millonig, a second-year podiatric medical student in DMU’s College of
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While he was growing up, Charles Loponi’s mother and grandmother were traditional birth attendants, and his maternal grandfather was a local healer and herbalist. “I came from that lineage of people helping others,” he says. Lydia Mbatidde is the first in her family to
Ugandan students experience health care and life, Iowa-style Read More
Wouldn’t it be amazing to have a manual for maneuvering one’s first year of medical school? Imagine possessing a magical tome of wise tips on what to study and how, insights on first-year courses, ways to get involved on campus, how to
Podiatric students serve “Recipes for Success” Read More
While he was an undergraduate at Creighton University, John Miller worked as a paramedic and became fascinated by diabetes and its complications. Later, as a first-year student in DMU’s College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (CPMS), he noticed a name repeatedly appearing in assigned readings: David
Exploring tomorrow’s medicine today Read More
When Julie Meachen and Rachel Dunn went digging, so did media outlets around the globe: Both assistant anatomy professors spent part of the summer in Wyoming’s Big Horn Mountains, foraging for fossils as part of major research expeditions. Meachen was featured in stories and
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It isn’t every day that DMU students get to dunk their deans. Maybe that’s why they lined up for the opportunity on Aug. 18 during DMU Palooza, a back-to-school meet-and-greet for all students, their significant others and children. Sponsored by the student life
Dunkin’ deans and party fare at DMU Palooza Read More
The “50 and Better” Senior Health Fair transforms the DMU Student Education Center from study space to a one-stop-shop open to anyone interested in information and resources for staying healthy later in life. The 2014 Senior Health Fair boasted a record number of booths, and
Senior Health Fair puts a social spin on screenings Read More
Given the intense curriculum and non-stop schedule of students in DMU’s physician assistant program, they could be rightfully expected to hoard any spare moments of down time for zoned-out sleep. Not so: Despite the high rigor and relentless pace of their academic pursuits, last year members of the PA Class of 2015 set
PA students go big, take prize in volunteering Read More
Kelsey Millonig is a dual degree DMU student in podiatric medicine and surgery and public health, which fuels her passion for global health efforts. She was among an interdisciplinary group of students and clinicians who participated in a five-day health services trip in rural Honduran villages over the 2014 spring break. She
Seeking a safe haven Read More