One evening, they found themselves surrounded by jewels from Tiffany’s. On another, they were constructing shelters out of cardboard and duct tape. In these and many other activities, members of Des Moines University’s Homeless Community Outreach (HCO) work to […]
DMU’s Homeless Community Outreach lives up to its name Read More
Since its founding, Des Moines University has prepared students to provide excellent, holistic health care. That’s great training for our osteopathic medical students to enter all medical specialties. It’s particularly effective preparation for well-rounded primary/family care physicians who take care
DMU is nation’s top producer of primary care physicians Read More
My husband, Thaddeus, and I are traveling and as we typically do….if we have time, we will grab local transit to go explore an area. We were waiting for a trolley and he sits down on the bench to wait.
According to its website, Iowa Women Lead Change (IWLC) is the state’s premier leadership organization for women, offering comprehensive leadership resources including events featuring prominent speakers, frequent networking opportunities, and other important services to advance women’s leadership in all aspects
DMU President Franklin to speak at leadership conference Read More
Donors to DMU’s Glanton Fund benefit students and society by increasing diversity in health professions. Adrian Simien’s life is an extraordinary tale of seemingly insurmountable odds, sheer determination and the importance of the support of others at critical times. The
Glanton Dinner brings people together to celebrate diversity Read More
National Physician Assistant Week takes place each year Oct. 6–12 to celebrate the physician assistant profession and its contributions to the nation’s health. This year is particularly special, as it marks the beginning of the profession’s 50th anniversary! Oct. 6 is
Happy National Physician Assistant Week! Read More
I am a strong proponent of clear, authentic communications. One of the great challenges of leadership, however, is making sure messages are conveyed and received clearly. Unfortunately, there is a tendency sometimes for communications to be misconstrued and misinterpreted. So
Clear Communications Read More
(NOTE: This article was excerpted with permission from an article by Denise Parrish, senior media relations coordinator at Augustana University.) Just who is the “ultimate guy” for 2016? Well, it could be Jedidiah Ballard, D.O.’10, according to Men’s Health
Could DMU grad be the “Ultimate Guy”? Read More
As a longtime osteopathic physician, faculty member and now the 120th president of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), Boyd Buser, D.O.’81, FACOFP dist., had much to share with DMU students when he visited campus on Sept. 28. Perhaps his most
AOA President Buser boosts DMU students Read More
Understanding the impact of psychological trauma is critical for future health care providers, as we inevitably will treat patients with psychologically traumatic backgrounds. To effectively treat patients, providers need to understand the life situations that may be contributing to the
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