Grethel Perez hadn’t even finished elementary school when her parents began talking with her about careers she might explore. “We emigrated from Cuba when I was five. My parents were immigrants and moved to the United States so I could […]
Welcome to my rotation: psychiatry Read More
“I woke up at three in the morning to get here,” a high school student told Adam Schweitzer, a first-year student in DMU’s doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.) program. That began one of dozens of conversations Adam and fellow members
DMU students share “life tips” with high-schoolers Read More
The Distinguished Global Health Internships offered by DMU’s Department of Global Health are highly selective research opportunities that enable students to explore global health research topics at various organizations. Students have opportunities to work with researchers on projects such as conducting systematic
DMU students selected for summer 2022 Distinguished Global Health Internships Read More
Author’s note: A group of DMU students recently participated in a global health service trip, organized by the University’s Global Health Department, in Eastern Kentucky’s Breathitt, Lee and Wolf counties. Below, one of those students, Pruthvi Kilaru, a student in
A call to action: stop forgetting about rural America Read More
Author’s note: A group of DMU students recently participated in a global health service trip, organized by the University’s Global Health Department, in Eastern Kentucky. Below, one of those students, Naima Yusuf, a second-year student in DMU’s College of Podiatric
From Iowa to Kentucky: learning and giving back Read More
When you enjoy a cold drink of water from your faucet, put on your seat belt, breathe air free of cigarette smoke, learn where COVID-19 surges are occurring or do any number of other daily tasks, you are benefitting from
National Public Health Week celebrates vital leaders in our wellbeing Read More
During recent online discussions with DMU osteopathic medicine students, several alumni shared insights, offered advice and answered questions about all things specialty-related. What is your biggest challenge? What’s the difference between practicing at a community hospital versus an academic hospital?
ASK members reveal the real deal on specialties Read More
A truly engaged group of 70 second-year and 10 first-year DMU D.O. students recently volunteered to participate in a four-session medical leadership program introduced to DMU this year. The Professionalism and Leadership in the Medical Setting program, or PaLMS, was
COM Dean Steven Halm expands professionalism and leadership training at DMU Read More
Members of the DMU College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (CPMS) Class of 2022 had a student experience unlike any other CPMS class due to the pandemic, but one thing remained the same: This spring they continued the college’s 20-plus
DMU’s podiatric students continue 100% residency placement tradition Read More
It seems logical that March Madness coincides with Match Day, the momentous occasion for medical students when they learn whether and which medical residency programs they’ve been matched into for the next three to seven years. The nail-biting “madness” of
COM D.O. Class of 2022 achieves 100 percent residency placement Read More