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Last Chance to Register for DMU's Mini Medical School
High school and college students interested in exploring careers in health care are encouraged to register for Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences' Mini Medical School before the Jan. 31 deadline. This free program, held every Tuesday ...
Jan 15, 2025, 9:00am EST
Des Moines University Simulation Center Earns SSH Accreditation, Solidifying Leadership in Health Care Education
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences' state-of-the-art Simulation Center has achieved full accreditation in core and teaching/education areas from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. This prestigious distinction places DMU among an ...
Jan 9, 2025, 9:00am EST
DMU Expands Partnership With Drake Offering More Access to Medical Education in Iowa
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and Drake University have expanded their partnership to offer more students in the Des Moines metro access to medical and health sciences education. Previously, the partnership included opportunities t...
Jan 8, 2025, 12:02pm EST
DMU Forms Partnership With Bryan College of Health Sciences
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and Bryan College of Health Sciences have formed a partnership to enhance access to medical education and foster greater opportunities for aspiring health care professionals. This alliance between Brya...
Jan 6, 2025, 9:00am EST
DMU's Top 2024 News Stories: Making Lasting Impacts at DMU and Beyond
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences enjoyed a grand year of celebrations and achievements for students, faculty and staff. Let's take a look back at the last 12 months at some of the greatness that happened on and off campus. Purple and...
Jan 2, 2025, 9:00am EST
Exceptional Student Achievements Highlighted at DMU Research Symposium
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences celebrated the exceptional achievements of its student researchers at the 2024 Research Symposium, highlighting innovative work across a range of health care and scientific disciplines. The event showc...
Dec 18, 2024, 4:08pm EST
Exceptional Student Achievements Highlighted at DMU Research Symposium
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences celebrated the exceptional achievements of its student researchers at the 2024 Research Symposium, highlighting innovative work across a range of health care and scientific disciplines. The event showc...
Dec 18, 2024, 3:50pm EST
DMU Faculty Wins Award for Commitment to Advancing Curriculum
Leslie Wimsatt, Ph.D., FNAOME, associate dean for academic assessment, quality and development in the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, has been awarded the Curriculum Leader Award through the Associ...
Dec 18, 2024, 9:00am EST
DMU Research Uncovers Rise in HPV-Associated Cancer in Rural America
Rural communities in America are facing a growing and preventable health crisis as HPV-associated cancers are increasing at an alarming rate compared to urban areas. Recent research by Jason Semprini, Ph.D., MPP, assistant professor in the Departmen...
Dec 16, 2024, 9:00am EST
Save the Date: DMU Mini Medical School Registration Now Open
High school and college students interested in health care careers are invited to Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences' Mini Medical School, a free four-week program designed to provide hands-on insights into the medical field. Held every...
Dec 4, 2024, 9:00am EST