Welcome to Des Moines University COM* Local LGBTPM Chapter Mission To promote the health of LGBT physicians via the education of health care students and health care professionals and to promote the acceptance of LGBT health care students, physicians, and other health care professionals by increasing awareness among medical and lay communities of our presence and by supporting anti-discrimination measures which will enable LGBT physicians to practice medicine for the benefit of society. In addition, we seek to provide support to LGBT health care students, physicians, and other health care professionals by offering a safe atmosphere for socialization and by respecting the needs of many LGBT professionals for privacy and confidentiality. Premed Applicant Information No applicant information at this time LGBT Events Speaker, Dave Pallone presents "Whose Really On First" - Sept. 20th & 21st, 2007 Dave Pallone worked 18 years as a professional umpire; 10 of those years with the National Baseball League. As the third youngest umpire in baseball history, he demonstrated courage, professionalism and the ability to withstand adversity through many of baseball's high profile controversial events. LGBT Resources Des Moines LGBT Resources This website is full of LGBT friendly establishments in Des Moines along with the surrounding area. Gay 101 - LGBT/Plus One Curriculum Not available at this time Non-Discrimination Policy Statement Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, marital status, creed, color, national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Contact Information Student Contact: Michelle Taylor President School's Website: http://www.dmu.edu/com/ School Advisor: Dr. Mortensen LGBT Organization: DMU-COM Gay Straight Alliance Last Updated: 08/24/07