On March 14, 2014, 31 Des Moines University students embarked on a weeklong journey to provide health care, education and supplies to hundreds of underserved individuals in Honduras. But did our adventure really begin when we boarded a bus to
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Philip Blumberg, clinic operations manager at Des Moines University Clinic, was named to the Business Record’s 2014 list of Forty Under 40 honorees. The award recognizes local business leaders who have demonstrated impressive career achievements and unparalleled community involvement. Blumberg
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Temps are warming up, spring is right around the corner and so is planning for this year’s commencement. Get up-to-date news, schedules and so much more online! And don’t forget, to share the moment this year. #dmugrad14 is the official hashtag of
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Gary Hoff, D.O., associate professor of behavioral medicine at DMU, was selected as the 2014 George W. Northup Educator of the Year Award by the national Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) House of Delegates during its spring convention in Washington,
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Our admission team is hitting the road this spring and coming to a town near you! They will be visiting undergraduate institutions and participating in graduate/professional school fairs, health professions fairs, and other events around the country. Check out this
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What do 26 percent of homeless adults, 20 percent of state prisoners, 70 percent of youth in juvenile justice systems and one in four American adults have in common? They all are affected by mental illness. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI),
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Mary Johnson, Ph.D., associate dean for academic affairs and professor in the College of Osteopathic Medicine, was named a 2014-2019 Fellow for the National Academy of Osteopathic Medical Educators (NAOME) of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM).
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In a world where so many people have too many needs, it’s well worth celebrating the individuals and organizations that work to help others without expectation of personal reward. A great example is DMU’s upcoming health service trip to Honduras:
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While demand is rising for many types of health care professionals, some of the hottest demand anticipated in coming years is for physician assistants (PAs). For a recent article posted on HealthLeaders Media, reporter John Commins talked with a number
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