With their first year behind them, second-year podiatric medicine students reflected on their initial year of medical school and mined their experiences for words of wisdom to share with the fresh batch of students on campus. This post was adapted […]
As a medical student, it is important to not only prioritize your education but also your wellbeing. At the Wellness Center, there are many opportunities and activities available to students throughout the day. Fitness classes, weights, a 200-meter indoor track,
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Welcome to medical school, where almost everyone has a Type A personality, graduated in the top of their undergraduate class and is intelligent! The most important thing I learned my first year was this: failure happens. Chances are good that
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Being a Des Moines University student definitely has its perks. Here are a few that you may not be aware of: Free bus pass – You can use your DMU ID badge as a bus pass to ride the DART
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There are many different places to study on campus, but when there’s a big test or it’s finals, study space can be hard to come by. When every nook and cranny of campus is full and you need a quiet place
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The one thing I was most worried about before starting at DMU was how my spouse was going to transition to our new life, especially not knowing anyone. This was never even an issue. She soon made friends with other
Winter break goes by way too fast. Just as you finally find some time to relax and recuperate from a grueling round of finals, the new year hits and it’s time to get back to work. Before you get back
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There was a quote that I saw on Pinterest that I liked a lot. It stated, “You can always redo a course, but you can never redo a life.” Now don’t think I’m saying to go off, have a ton
Wouldn’t it be amazing to have a manual for maneuvering one’s first year of medical school? Imagine possessing a magical tome of wise tips on what to study and how, insights on first-year courses, ways to get involved on campus, how to
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In case you were wondering, it is possible to be married and in school, but also possible to get married while in school! So how do you manage the married life and medical school? Some of the best advice I
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