Surgery by cell phone light still inspires
DMU alumnus Karl Disque shares his experiences treating patients in Ethiopia with tireless colleagues, a lot of creativity and never a dull moment.
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Serving patients with great need and even greater gratitude
Joel Post says a service trip he took as a DMU student to Mali, Africa, changed his outlook on medicine. Now a graduate, he recently rekindled the experience with a DMU group in Honduras.
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The DMU family reunites for fun
The DMU Reunion June 17-18 brought together friends old and new. They met DMU’s new president, shared fond memories, explored campus and even delivered a “baby.”
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2011 Alumni of the Year
They treat patients, teach, mentor DMU students and colleagues, and in general make our world better: Meet the 2011 DMU Alumni of the Year.
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Gray tsunami: challenges and solutions of global aging
We are aging – not just as individuals or communities but also as a world. This “gray tsunami”is both a medical and public health success story and a certain source of numerous challenges for our planet.
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A soldier for the Union and for osteopathy
As the United States begins to mark the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, DMU notes one of its connections to the epic conflict.
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Good Grief
The profound blessing of modern medicine’s ability to prolong life can be a curse when a seriously ill person’s quality of life and wishes regarding end of life are on the line. How can providers help beyond giving physical care?
Goin’ for the Gold
Back in the 1990s, when medical educators and residency program directors expressed the need to recognize internship and residency applicants with both outstanding clinical and interpersonal skills, the Arnold P. Gold Foundation listened. That led to the creation of the
“Lead, inspire, serve and dream big”
With May’s commencement ceremonies, DMU’s alumni community welcomed nearly 500 new members who were charged by University President Angela Walker Franklin to “relentlessly pursue knowledge, seek wisdom, give service and demand excellence.”
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A colleague of many colors
The long-time professor of biochemistry – now emerita – and associate dean for academic affairs in the College of Osteopathic Medicine loves to improve processes, to teach the often-esoteric aspects of biochemistry and to dig in the dirt. Diane Churchill Hills has helped cultivate DMU’s high quality like the blooms in her garden.
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