On May 18, DMU recognized 154 students with its Service Award for another record-breaking year of service to the community. That number tops last year’s 152 award recipients, which also set a record. Speaking at the awards ceremony, Kevin Smith, …
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Biases in surgical education may, in part, be skin-deep. That summarizes recent research by five second-year students in Des Moines University’s doctor of osteopathic medicine program. The students were invited to present their findings in a paper, titled “Visual misrepresentation: …
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On a recent Friday in Des Moines, members of Des Moines University’s American Muslim Medical Student Association visited a local mosque, Masjid an-Noor, for daily prayers, fellowship and health screenings provided by DMU students. The event was organized by first-year …
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The Distinguished Global Health Internships offered by DMU’s Department of Global Health are highly selective virtual research opportunities that enable students to explore global health research topics at various organizations. Students can work with researchers on projects such as conducting systematic reviews to create …
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A record number of donors and dollars, a spelling bee and lots of purple-clad employees were part of Des Moines University’s best-ever One Day for DMU. This fifth consecutive annual event occurred this year from noon to noon April 19-20. …
Telling girls they can be doctors and scientists is important, but empowering them to do science has an even greater impact. That’s what 115 Des Moines University students, faculty and staff did on a recent Saturday during the university’s annual …
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All 49 members of Des Moines University’s College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Class of 2023 achieved residency placement during its Match Day celebration via Zoom March 17. This marks the 21st consecutive year students of the college have achieved …
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The Zoom screens featured all smiles during the virtual Match Day celebration on March 17 for Des Moines University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2023. And for a good reason: All 204 members of the class successfully matched, with …
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On a recent Saturday at Des Moines University, approximately 120 students gathered to learn about osteopathic manual medicine, anatomy, surgical scrubbing-in procedures and more – even though the students have yet to enter high school. They were attending DMU’s Boys …
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