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At DMU, we prepare you to thrive in the ever-evolving world of health sciences.

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And Start a Rewarding and Impactful Career in Medicine

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences 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 health science graduate programs — all of which feature well-respected faculty, small class sizes and hands-on clinical or 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.

DMU’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.

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DMU is making headlines every day as one of the best medical schools in the nation 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.  

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Heidi Kennedy awarded prestigious national PAEA award.

DMU PA Program Clerkship Coordinator Receives Prestigious National Award 

Heidi Kennedy, clerkship coordinator for the Master of Science Physician Assitant Studies program at DMU awarded 2024 PAEA Adminnistrative Suppot Staff of the Year Award.

Psychiatry for Non-Psychiatrists Conference 2024

Des Moines University Hosts Psychiatry for Non-Psychiatrists Conference

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences will host the Psychiatry for Non-Psychiatrists conference on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. The event is designed to equip non-psychiatric health care professionals with essential mental health care skills.

Des Moines University Receives $300,000 Award From American Heart Association to Study Exercise

Des Moines University Receives $300,000 Award From American Heart Association to Study Exercise 

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences received a $300,000 Transformational Project Award from the American Heart Association to study estrogen’s effects on exercise.

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Creating Opportunities for Iowa and Beyond
Des Moines University enhances our quality of life by educating outstanding health providers and leaders; providing expert, compassionate patient care; serving the community in diverse ways; and stimulating the central Iowa community.

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More Than Just a Top Medical University

The Des Moines University Clinic serves thousands of patients each year. Our clinicians are more than just health care and medical providers—they’re researchers, mentors, and thought leaders who are dedicated to providing expert care to patients and their families.

Students studying in our clinical programs train alongside health care leaders in the DMU Clinic. They also gain valuable, hands-on experiences in family medicine, pediatrics, physical therapy, radiology and much more to prepare for a variety of careers.

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Why Choose Des Moines University?

Lauren Hartwell, D.O.’24

“I chose DMU because of the welcoming environment on campus. I felt that as a student here, I wasn’t compared to my peers sitting next to me, but rather compared to my previous self, allowing for more personal growth instead of competition amongst students. I was looking for a collaborative environment that mirrors the future of medicine, favoring interpersonal medical teams working together to improve patient outcomes.”

Lauren Hartwell, D.O.’24

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