And so it begins….
I started my first official day of clinical rotations yesterday. I had been told all sorts of stories of how other people’s first days had went and so was not sure what to expect. Nerves were running high as I […]
Alumni spotlight: Sarah M. Pavelka, M.H.A.’01
I have more than 11 years experience teaching and coaching in organizational performance and 13 years as an occupational therapist. My background includes speaking and facilitation engagements in business, industry, education and healthcare. My previous employment experiences include service as a quality management director for the Iowa Foundation for Medical Care […]
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Another awesome survey
We know many of our students don’t choose a school alone and we know they have to find a place that’s right for their spouse and kids too. So great news: Forbes magazine picked the best places to raise a
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DMU invites you for a hands-on exploration of campus
If you’ve wished you could step into a lab to see current students in action and actually witness students’ skills before picking your graduate school, you can’t miss Discover DMU Day. On June 30, from 2 to 5 p.m., Des
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Pet-friendly apartments
We know you love your furry friends, but if you live in an apartment, sometimes it can be a challenge to find a place that loves your pets as much as you do. Here’s a list of pet-friendly apartments in
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DMU Library exhibits document early contributions of African American surgeons, global health successes
(Des Moines, IA) – The public is invited to the Des Moines University (DMU) library for two great exhibits this summer. The “Opening doors: contemporary African American academic surgeons” display arrived June 1 and “Against the odds: making a difference
Fun, free stuff in Ankeny
Now that our glorious sunshine-y summer is here, catch some free flicks under the stars at the Ankeny bandshell! That’s better than a drive-in! Beginning this Friday, June 4, they’ll show a movie at dusk. This week it’s “Monsters vs.
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Welcome PA students!
Today marks the first day of orientation for our new class of physician assistant students! We are excited to welcome the PA Class of 2012 to campus. This group of 50 students comes from eleven different states and a variety
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Anatomy word of the month: uvula
The little fleshy appendage hanging from the back of your soft palate is called the “little grape” in Latin. As part of the palate the uvula helps seal off your nasal cavity from your throat cavity during swallowing. This works
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Health & medical book sale
Get thee to the State Library on Thursday or Friday (June 3-4)! The state medical library closed in March and they’re selling medical books and journals! The state library is in the Miller Building, 1112 E. Grand Ave., and is
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