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Preparing tomorrow's health care leaders

At DMU, we enable our students to make a tangible difference in the world. Our three health sciences colleges house eight different programs, all widely respected and highly competitive. We provide a hands-on learning environment that emphasizes competence, compassion, and community.

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OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

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PODIATRIC MEDICINE

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Campus News & Updates

Des Moines University Clinic, Physical Therapy and Menopause

Health Topics

What is Osteoporosis? Bone Density and Aging–It’s NOT Just a Geriatric Disease

Laura Covill, Des Moines University Doctor of Physical Therapy ProgramLaura Covill, D.P.T., OCS, COMT
Osteoporosis is a loss of bone mass, bone quality and bone strength, resulting in an increased risk for fractures. It can be classified as primary and secondary; primary is common and occurs in both genders, while secondary is less common…

Research

The body in the barrel and other mysteries: new book shows forensic anthropology in action

Des Moines University Clinic, Physical Therapy and Menopause

Health Topics

To Pee or Not to Pee (In Your Pants)–Is That the Question?

Research

DMU grad leads study showing music may decrease delirium in critically ill patients

Des Moines University Clinic, Physical Therapy and Menopause

Health Topics

Menopause and Sex: A Physical Therapist’s Perspective

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1898

year DMU was founded, making us the second oldest osteopathic university

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$7 million

received by students in scholarships each year

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Improving Lives

in our global community is part of our core mission

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The DMU Clinic

Our multi-specialty clinic is conveniently located on the DMU campus. Our clinicians are more than providers; they’re researchers, mentors, and faculty dedicated to bringing expert, specialty health care to you and your family. Students attending DMU train alongside these leading physicians throughout their programs, gaining valuable, first-hand experience.

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Neel Patel

“During our pre-clinical years, we are immersed in a curriculum that balances innovation and technology with lectures from renowned professors. We are given the tools, resources and opportunities to become compassionate, empathetic and competent clinicians to serve on local, national and even global levels.”

Neel Patel, D.O.'20

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