I’m Andrew, a second year DO student at DMU. I’m on the HPSP scholarship and will be a Navy doctor when I graduate. I grew up in Taiwan but went to San Diego for college. Now I’m here in Des
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The transition to medical school is tough. An overwhelming amount of new, complex information is coming at you every day and you quickly realize you’re not in undergrad anymore. You’re studying non-stop, just trying to make it through the next exam. Before
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Des Moines University has partnered with the Waukee Community School District to provide high school students the opportunity to explore health professions through the Waukee Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS). The first program of its kind in Iowa, Waukee
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Join us on campus for an interactive exploration of Des Moines University’s graduate programs. Those encouraged to attend include prospective students & applicants, advisors, friends/family! We look forward to seeing on November 5 for Discover DMU! Here is the schedule for
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Dr. Schirner retired from civil service with the U.S. Army on Sept. 20, 2014. He served the Army for 35 years, 25 on active duty and 10 as a civilian. He was the director of medical education at the Carl
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Back, hip or neck pain?  Get a FREE osteopathic manual treatment at DMU during our annual OMM Community Night! Learn how osteopathic manual medicine (OMM) is used to evaluate and treat the whole body, from the feet through the pelvis,
Most people live a sedentary lifestyle, taking fewer than 5,000 steps a day. It only takes 10,000 steps a day to maintain good health. Take the first steps toward improving your health by taking the stairs! Health benefits of stair
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I can hardly believe that it is already October and with it comes all sorts of festive fall fun! Cooler temps and leaves falling make this weekend perfect for a trip to the local pumpkin patch. Pumpkinville – Cornmaze, farm animals, straw jump,
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