On a recent wintry Wednesday, 10 DMU students rose early not to study, work out or head to class, but instead to advocate for health care, share their stories and answer questions from Iowa state legislators at the University’s annual […]
Students meet state legislators to advocate for health care Read More
On a recent freezing day in Des Moines, the DMU wellness teaching kitchen was the right place to be: Four kettles of soup, homemade bread and a green salad awaited a noon-hour group who were there for a lunch-and-learn on
Soup’s on – and making it is a snap Read More
Members of Des Moines University’s Student National Medical Association (SNMA) are working to change the world of health care, one interaction at a time: In addition to their on-campus activities, they are engaging with minority grade school, middle school and
DMU SNMA members mentor youth to change health care for the better Read More
Vacations are meant to be relaxing and restorative—not spent worrying about how to prepare for and stay healthy during your travels. Read through a few of our healthy travel tips to help make your next trip a breeze. Staying healthy
Travel tips: Staying healthy on the go Read More
In 2018, Des Moines University became the nation’s first medical school to partner with the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), the nation’s leading advocacy group for mental illness, to offer its provider education program to third-year osteopathic medical students. All medical schools train
DMU is nation’s first medical school to require mental health course Read More
The winter weather forecast for Iowa is here, and along with it snow and ice. Parking lots, sidewalks and driveways can be slippery no matter how well snow and ice are removed, so make sure you “walk like a penguin”
Prevent falls on snow and ice: Walk like a penguin Read More
Winter weather is here, and it’s never too early to prepare for the freezing temperatures, ice and snow. Take the time to make sure you’re safe on slick, icy surfaces to make the most of the wintery months ahead. The
Safe Shoveling: Ergonomics to help prevent snow shoveling injuries Read More
In her former work as a physical therapist in an intensive care unit, Julie Ronnebaum, P.T., D.P.T., Ph.D., quickly learned how important teamwork is in health care. That’s why she pursued her doctoral degree in interprofessional health care studies and
All together now: DMU faculty member is a force for interprofessional health care teams Read More
Experience the Des Moines University campus and expand your medical knowledge – without taking the MCAT. Attend Mini Medical School, a program that offers the public non-credit education on popular topics in health and medicine. The five-week Mini Med School
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Christopher Brady and Nikolas Pappas share an excitement for the managerial and administrative aspects of health care. The two 2019 graduates of DMU’s master of health care administration (M.H.A.) program are now observing and experiencing a wide spectrum of these
DMU M.H.A. grads land competitive fellowships Read More