Discover Your Future
Des Moines University’s Student Pathways program is open to high school and college students interested in pursuing medicine and health science careers. This program prepares and inspires students to prepare for the road ahead.
From personalized assessments to immersive experiences, DMU offers several opportunities to help you explore and prepare for your future in health care. Start with an assessment through YouScience to help identify your unique aptitudes and strengths. Then take your journey further by registering for our High School Pre-Health Summit, Mini Medical School or Health P.A.S.S. events, where you’ll dive deeper into the world of health sciences.
The DMU admissions team is here to support you! Get in touch so we can partner together on your path to a rewarding future in medicine and health science!
Tools to Help Every Student With Their Career Pathway
DMU is partnering with YouScience to empower individual success for students. YouScience’s aptitude-based guidance platform helps students determine educational and career pathways that match their individual strengths. YouScience uses a series of brain games to identify a student’s unique aptitude and interests. Students can use these results to guide their educational journey and plan for the future.
Contact DMUAdmit@dmu.edu for additional information and to receive a login to use this tool.
High School Pre-Health Summit
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025
DMU’s High School Pre-Health Summit is designed to help you explore the opportunities we have to offer in the health sciences. The event is run by current DMU students who were in your shoes not too long ago! Through this virtual event, you can interact with our students while also learning more about your path to a career in health science.
Mini Medical School
Tuesdays in February
Whether you’re just starting to explore medical careers or you’re looking to deepen your understanding of medical sciences, our Mini Medical School event offers high school and college students hands-on insight into the world of health care.
You’ll work alongside DMU faculty and students to explore how doctors evaluate symptoms and understand the causes, management and prevention of various conditions.
Health P.A.S.S.
Jump Start Your Future in Health Care
Thinking about medical or health professions school? DMU’s Health P.A.S.S. gives you a competitive edge. Designed for undergraduate students, this free, three-week summer program helps you explore careers in medicine, health care and science while building skills that set future health professionals apart.
Get in Touch to Get Started
The DMU admissions team is here to support you! Get in touch so we can partner together on your path to a rewarding future in medicine and the health sciences.
Note to high school teachers, counselors and principals: Email us at dmuadmit@dmu.edu to discuss opportunities for your students in greater detail.
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