Although educators face countless barriers created by the COVID-19 pandemic, innovative thinking has resulted in the offering of high-quality, interactive online learning. In this social distancing era, isolation is a real threat, especially for the geriatric population. The impacts of
This fall, in a letter to all students, DMU President Angela L. Walker Franklin, Ph.D., welcomed new students and those returning (either on campus, or in a clinical setting). She stated, “Beginning this new academic year has been uniquely challenging
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For DMU students and employees who over-indulged in buying Halloween candy, have leftovers and want to get rid of the temptation, members of the University’s chapter of the Student Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (SAMOPS) have a great
SAMOPS members collect candy for “Operation Gratitude” Read More
At DMU’s 17th annual Glanton fundraising event on Oct. 8, President and CEO Angela Walker Franklin, Ph.D., said it looked “different” from previous years, and not just because it was held virtually. “This year, we possess an even greater sense
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For DMU’s osteopathic medical and podiatric medical students who see the residency application process on their near horizons, the week of September 21 was just what the doctor ordered: 16 alumni, ranging from the Class of 2020 to the Class
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many in-person educational opportunities have been canceled or postponed. However, health care providers still need to maintain their professional knowledge and pursuit of life-long learning. This has resulted in innovative thinking with activities that
Emergency medicine ultrasound workshop prevails amid COVID-19 restrictions Read More
During six ceremonies on Aug. 20 and 21, students in DMU’s osteopathic medicine, podiatric medicine and surgery, physical therapy and physician assistant studies programs donned health care’s equivalent of superhero capes: their white coats. While the event looked different from
DMU students mark rite of passage by donning white coats Read More
The Glanton Fund represents Des Moines University’s response to persistent poor health outcomes related to race. Established in 2004, the fund generates scholarships for minority students, who are under-represented in the health care professions, and supports programs that foster the
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When it comes to promoting the health and wellness of its employees, Des Moines University puts its money where its mouth is with its Wellness Pays program. Employees earn financial incentives by practicing and tracking their wellness activities, including exercise,
DMU’s wellness program shows why it’s platinum Read More
The sweet smell of hay wafted on the breeze and birdsong filled the air on a recent partly cloudy morning in West Des Moines. On an 88-acre site that was mostly spent cornfields, a pheasant was startled into flight by
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