Some people make a positive difference in the world through their profession. Some do so by serving their country or supporting their alma mater. But Robert G. Smith, D.P.M.’99, M.Sc., R.Ph., gives all three ways. The podiatric physician and pharmacist
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Des Moines University announced today that Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield will be the Presenting Sponsor of DMU’s 2016 Glanton Dinner. Wellmark is a mutual insurance company based in Des Moines that provides health coverage to more than two million
Gregory Christiansen, D.O., M.Ed., FACOEP-D, chair and associate professor of emergency medicine at Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC, was named dean of the DMU College of Osteopathic Medicine. He will take office on Dec. 1. Christiansen serves as director
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For many student volunteers, Des Moines University’s free Back 2 School Physicals event is their first time applying skills learned in clinical medicine and practiced in SPAL to real patients, many of whom have barriers to accessing health care. It’s also an opportunity
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As they educate and mentor students, touch the lives of patients and work tirelessly in their professions and communities, the 2016 Des Moines University Alumni of the Year inspire others to aspire. Alumni of the Year honorees are selected by
Give ‘em a cheer: the DMU Alumni of the Year Read More
Each year, graduate and undergraduate students from the local scientific community have the opportunity to apply to participate in an intensive eight-week Mentored Student Research Program (MSRP) at Des Moines University. Selected students are able to choose from more than
Summer research soars to new heights Read More
The launch of health insurance marketplaces, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) and the broader shift in payment models from fee-for-service to value-based care have spurred provider health systems to explore a variety of risk models, including establishing
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Des Moines University has been named a “2016 Great College to Work For” by The Chronicle of Higher Education. The honor is based on responses of DMU employees to the Chronicle’s “Great Colleges to Work For®” survey, administered by ModernThink
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DMU is proud that its master’s degree program in public health (M.P.H.) provides outstanding education that prepares public health leaders. That pride was recently affirmed by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). On June 18, CEPH reaccredited DMU’s
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On Wednesday, June 22, the Development and Alumni Relations Department hosted its 6th annual event at Jasper Winery in Des Moines, Iowa. Over 100 alumni and community members came together to enjoy wine, camaraderie, and learn more about Des Moines
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