Reaffirmation of DMU's Mission
Given the recent decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court, DMU reaffirms our commitment to our mission to improve lives in our global community by educating diverse groups of highly competent and compassionate health professionals. We will continue to provide a comprehensive, evidence-based curriculum, which is governed by the prevailing standards of accreditation.
DMU is committed to the principles of equity, wellness and justice based on our belief in having equitable access to health care that serves the needs of all patients. Fulfilling these principles requires public policy that protects the patient-provider relationship and gives health professionals the knowledge and skills necessary to provide the best possible care patients deserve.
We also support the value for members of the DMU community to engage in civil discourse on a variety of health, social, political and other challenging issues.
One of the Best Medical Schools in the Midwest
Gain the expertise at a top medical university to start a rewarding and impactful career in medicine
Des Moines University is among the nation’s best medical schools and health science universities. We’re committed to helping aspiring medical and health care professionals make a difference in our world. Our three health science colleges offer 10 accredited health science graduate programs—all of which feature well-respected faculty, small class sizes and hands-on clinical and research opportunities. No matter which health science college or degree you choose, you will gain the skills to lead in a rewarding health care or medical career.
Learn more and discover why Des Moines University is the best medical school for you.
Des Moines University’s Health Sciences Graduate Programs
DMU is a top medical university, and educating the next generation of health science and medical professionals is what we do. That’s why you can expect to gain the knowledge and skills you need to pursue and succeed in a future career in health care or medicine. We are proud to produce leaders in medicine and health care through our 10 health sciences graduate programs, dual degree options, graduate certificates, continuing medical education courses and more.
Doctoral Programs
Master's Programs
Other Offerings
DMU is making headlines every day as one of the best medical schools in the Midwest and a top medical university in the United States. Discover what we’re doing within our health sciences graduate programs or in the community to help our world live happy and healthy lives.
Some of the reasons we're #DMUProud
1898
is when DMU was founded, which means as the second-oldest osteopathic school of medicine in the United States, we have a long history of producing leading medical professionals
$7 million
in scholarship support to students in our health sciences graduate programs each year
14,000+
alumni in all 50 states
13th
best place to live, according to U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Des Moines
“Des Moines University focuses on all eight aspects of wellness when you are a student — from physical to emotional to social. I could tell that the faculty care about me as a person and want me to succeed in all aspects of my life.”
Carlye Marshall, P.A.'22