For her capstone project required for DMU’s master of public health degree, Mandy Ivanov chose to focus on a “personal interest” and local health issue: the breastfeeding challenges faced by Hispanic mothers enrolled in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) […]
M.P.H. student receives “engaged research” scholarship Read More
Taunts and teasing did not deter students from dropping their deans into the dunk tank at the second annual DMU Palooza. One by one, the University’s three deans —Jodi Cahalan, Ph.D., M.P.H., M.S., PA-C, DFAAPA (College of Health Sciences) ; J.D. Polk, D.O.,
Students step right up to dunk their deans at DMU Palooza Read More
The University’s annual DMU Day at the Fair is the rare opportunity for the public to experience osteopathic manual medicine (OMM) within a horseshoe’s throw of corn dogs, country singers and miniature ponies. On the first Sunday of the Iowa State Fair, Des
DMU Day: a family af-Fair Read More
With their first year behind them, second-year podiatric medicine students reflected on their initial year of medical school and mined their experiences for words of wisdom to share with the fresh batch of students on campus. This post was adapted
DMU helped organize an event that gave central Iowa kids, many from uninsured and under-insured families, a healthy start to the school year and offered DMU students invaluable opportunities to apply their clinical skills and cultural competency training. The University
Giving kids a healthy start to the school year Read More
As a medical student, it is important to not only prioritize your education but also your wellbeing. At the Wellness Center, there are many opportunities and activities available to students throughout the day. Fitness classes, weights, a 200-meter indoor track,
Taking care of others starts with taking care of you! Read More
Welcome to medical school, where almost everyone has a Type A personality, graduated in the top of their undergraduate class and is intelligent! The most important thing I learned my first year was this: failure happens. Chances are good that
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again! Read More
Food is Medicine is back to work spreading a healthy message. The group will again staff a booth at Des Moines’ Downtown Farmers’ Market this fall, educating the public about the benefits of better nutrition. They also have some new activities
Food is Medicine returns for fall farmers’ markets Read More
Each year, graduate and undergraduate students from the local scientific community have the opportunity to apply to participate in an intensive Mentored Student Research Program (MSRP) at Des Moines University (DMU). Selected students are able to choose from more than
Students Seize Summer Research Opportunities at DMU Read More
Tanya Hioe, D.O.’17, has served in student clubs since grade school, typically in roles that allowed her to make contributions behind the scenes. That changed when she served as first-year liaison to DMU’s Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) chapter, which sparked her
D.O. student earns AOF award Read More