Join us virtually for mini medical school

Tuesdays, beginning February 1

This five-session series explores interesting, relevant topics in an accessible style appropriate for all audiences, aged middle school and up.

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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 10 different programs, all widely respected and highly competitive. We provide a hands-on learning environment that emphasizes competence, compassion, and community.

Areas of Study

Doctoral Programs

Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.)
Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)
Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.)
Biomedical Sciences (Ph.D.)

Master's Programs

Physician Assistant (M.S.)
Anatomy (M.S.)
Biomedical Sciences (M.S.)
Health Care Administration (M.H.A.)
Public Health (M.P.H.)

Other Offerings

Dual Degree Options
Non-Degree Courses
Certificate Options
Continuing Medical Education

Transforming health sciences from the ground up

For the last two years, DMU has been planning the medical and health sciences university of the future. The new campus, located on 88 acres in West Des Moines, will advance the educational transformation the University envisions.

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News & Updates

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Alumni

Alumni contribute to fight against COVID-19 behind the front lines of health care

Ryan Dow, M.P.H.’12, M.H.A.’12, led a team at a major Iowa-based agriscience company to implement a massive coronavirus testing program. Three states to the west, Braden Ainsworth, M.P.H.’12, pivoted his public health care role to join the pandemic response. In…
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Health Topics

What is high blood pressure and how can you manage it?

High blood pressure is one of the most common diseases in the world. It can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and other complications if left untreated. The best way to lower your health risk is to learn what blood pressure…
DMU Internal Medicine Club
Katie Sorensen

Alumni

2021 Preceptor of the Year always has a student by her side

Photo: Eisenmann Photography For Katie Sorensen, M.S.P.A.’10, PA-C, precepting students brings joy “to a whole new level” in her career. Sorensen has been a physician assistant (PA) in general surgery for 10 years, currently practicing at St. Luke’s Regional Health…
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We are #DMUProud

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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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#1 City

Des Moines is one of the most affordable places to live in the U.S.

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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Carlye Marshall, Des Moines University Physician Assistant

“DMU focuses on all eight aspects of wellness when you are a student here. From physical, to emotional, to social, I could tell that the faculty here really cared about me as a person and wanted me to succeed in all aspects of my life. I also love that DMU holds the 50 and Better Fair! I have a minor in gerontology and adore the fact that DMU cares about their older adult community around them.”

Carlye Marshall, P.A.'22

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