Angela Walker Franklin, Ph.D., is the first African American woman to serve as a president of a medical/health sciences university. She has devoted her career to enhancing education and opening doors for all students. She led DMU in affirming its commitment […]
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J.D. Polk, D.O., M.S., M.M.M., CPE, FACOEP, has been named dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Des Moines University after an extensive national search process. Dr. Polk will assume the role August 1. “We are thrilled with the
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Des Moines University will grant 486 degrees at its 2013 Commencement Ceremony, the 113th in the university’s history, on Saturday, May 25, at 10 a.m. at Hy-Vee Hall in the Iowa Events Center, 730 Third Street, Des Moines. The dean
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After Brett Henderson, D.O.’15, received the names of alumni to contact from DMU alumni director Ronnette Vondrak, he applied his scientific background and research experience in utilizing those alumni as mentors. First, he gave careful thought to his questions. “I’d
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Des Moines University was recognized with its second platinum level Well Workplace Award, the highest distinction achievable from the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA). DMU earned its first award in 2009 and is still the only educational institution to receive
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Des Moines University awarded 16 degrees at a summer commencement ceremony held on August 17 at 3 p.m. in the Medical Education Center, 3200 Grand Avenue, Des Moines. The dean from two of the three DMU colleges presented their classes
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La Clinica de la Esperanza is coming to the DMU Clinic late this summer. A partnership between DMU and Iowa Health System (IHS), the clinic was created in 1995 to provide primary care to Latino immigrants in Polk County from
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Des Moines University will award 529 degrees at its 2012 Commencement Ceremony May 26 at 10 a.m. at Hy-Vee Hall in the Iowa Events Center, 730 Third Street, Des Moines. The dean from each of the three DMU colleges will
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This year the theme for National Public Health Week, April 2-8, is A healthier America begins today: join the movement! The focus is on prevention and wellness as ways to combat chronic diseases that many Americans suffer from every day.
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As I reflect on the past year, my first year as president of Des Moines University, I have come to appreciate the strong relationships the University has developed over the years with our alumni. I have thoroughly enjoyed all of
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