“I like to compete. I was looking for something that challenges me physically, mentally, and feels like sport. The anticipation of the start of the WOD (workout of the day) and the commitment of 10-15 people around you, inspires us […]
Spotlight: Robert Yoho, D.P.M., FACFAS Read More
DMU’s podiatric graduates again have demonstrated why our College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (CPMS) is tops in the nation: The first-time pass rate for CPMS graduates on Part III of the American Podiatric Medical Licensure Exam (APMLE) was 100
DMU’s podiatric grads perfect on national board exam Read More
Every summer Des Moines University hosts the Health Professions Advanced Summer Scholars (Health P.A.S.S.) program. Aimed at rising juniors and seniors from unrepresented populations in medicine and health care, including underrepresented minority, low-income and/or first generation college students, the program
Get a leg up on the competition with Health P.A.S.S. Read More
“It’s easy to get caught up taking exam after exam. Throughout this semester, it has become a reality that I will be using this knowledge to take care of my patients in a mere 18 months. It brings new motivation
Spotlight: Erin Dohlman, PA’19 Read More
In November, I visited our newest international rotation and internship site in Kunming, China. Kunming is the capital and largest city in the Yunnan Province in Southwest China. This rotation site is in the Sanford Pediatric Clinic, an outpatient clinic
DMU gains new rotation and internship site in China Read More
Marcus Voss and Pooja Gottumukkala wouldn’t have wished it upon their worst enemy. But if someone had to get kicked in the head by a deer, they were glad they were there. The two were among the 12 DMU students
When deer hits man, DMU students respond Read More
The DMU Research Symposium on Dec. 7 provided the opportunity to recognize the research and scholarly excellence of faculty and staff over the past year (Dec. 1, 2016 – Nov. 30, 2017). The awards focused on individuals who had an
DMU Research Symposium highlights faculty, staff research achievements Read More
Howard Graney, D.O.’33, was a giant in osteopathic medicine: A widely respected surgeon and hospital leader, he also was a professor of surgery and a Fellow, president and honored member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (ACOS). But those
A well-lived life inspires a legacy Read More
When Des Moines University announced a bold proposal this fall to address the shortage of mental health professionals in Iowa through a partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), mental health advocates took note. Des Moines Register columnist
Mid-Iowa Health Foundation commits $50K to DMU Mental Health Project Read More
Des Moines University hosted back-to-back events Dec. 9 to honor and thank individuals who’ve had an especially important impact on the University: past Alumni of the Year (AOTY) and leadership donors. The reception honoring AOTY was a new event hosted
DMU honors alumni, donors with special events Read More