Des Moines University Continuing Medical Education has implemented an online reporting system for physicians who precept osteopathic medical students. The new system, which launched January 1, replaces the previous method of submitting preceptor hours through student evaluations. The online system
CME introduces enhanced reporting system for preceptors Read More
The framed photograph hanging above the DMU marketing office coffeemaker mystifies: Who was this motley crew of apparently musical clowns? How were they connected to Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy, now DMU? And why did the group include a
They sent in the clowns Read More
While many factors affect health care equity, disparities based on race that target communities of color are consistently reported in the management of many diseases. For example, blacks receive a lower standard of care than whites when being treated for
Racism and health inequity: What can we do about it? Read More
They’re young, energetic and determined to make a positive difference: The Chronicle of Philanthropy identified 40 individuals under 40 who are “trailblazers crafting innovative new approaches to entrenched problems.” One of them is Stephanie Greiner, DMU’s chief development officer. She’s
DMU staffer named on “40 under 40” philanthropy list Read More
Noreen O’Shea, D.O.’84, FAAFP, readily admits she was “scared” about joining the DMU family medicine program in March 2014, but in the time since she’s aptly applied the wisdom of Lucille Ball to “face your fear and it will disappear.”
Walking the path with patients, students Read More
Through his life and leadership, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. demonstrated a deep commitment to helping others, an appreciation of diversity and active community participation. DMU President Angela L. Walker Franklin, Ph.D., has worked to follow his example
DMU President Franklin honored with MLK Jr. Award Read More
LAST YEAR Kevin Klisares was on a turkey-hunting trip near Lake Rathbun in south central Iowa when he began to feel strange. Because he and his companions didn’t recognize the signs of what was happening to him, he didn’t go to
A gift of gratitude for Stroke Camp Read More
By Steve Lindsley, The Umpqua Post Much has been made of a recent addition to the Lower Umpqua Hospital District staff in Reedsport, OR. It turns out Stephanie Casey, D.O.’12, also has a connection with the Olympics. Casey was a
The doctor of race walking Read More
Working as a paramedic and volunteer firefighter in the Washington, DC, area gave Tommy Eales a passion for emergency medicine. “I saw a fair share of different medical calls. It was really fun working with the physicians,” says the third-year
Promoting the positives of emergency medicine Read More
It’s no surprise that weight loss is the number one New Year’s resolution. After weeks of filling up on holiday treats and family feasts, we all feel like we need to make healthier choices. But there are a limited number
Stick to your New Year’s resolutions by monitoring your body composition Read More
