Beyond the Textbook
The DMU Anatomy Ambassadors program lets students hold science in their hands, inspiring curiosity about health sciences careers.
DMU Celebrates Student Leadership, Interprofessional Collaboration and Over 10,500 Hours of Community Service Â
DMU’s annual Student Leadership and Service Awards ceremony celebrates students who volunteer, lead and engage in interprofessional education.
DMU Student Named to AMA’s Council on Medical Education
Jordan Samuel, MSA’23, DO’27, was recently appointed as the medical student representative to the American Medical Association’s Council on Medical Education — a key body focused on policy and recommendations for medical education, accreditation and the physician workforce.Â
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DMU Students Recognized for Statewide Occupational Therapy Outreach
Students in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences recently won the Promote OT Challenge for the state of Iowa.Â
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Free Back-to-School Physicals July 22 at Des Moines University ClinicÂ
Des Moines University Clinic will provide free back-to-school physicals and backpacks for K-12 students on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. No insurance is needed. Interpreters and interpretation services will be available.
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DMU and Central College Announce Partnership to Expand Health Sciences Pathways Â
DMU and Central College in Pella, Iowa, have announced a partnership that expands pathways for Central students pursuing graduate health sciences programs while helping strengthen Iowa’s health care workforce.
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DMU Graduates First Class of Occupational Therapy Students
Des Moines University graduated its first class of occupational therapy students. DMU’s newest alumni will help address OT shortages in Iowa and nationwide.
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DMUÂ Graduates Over 430Â Health Care Professionals
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences awarded graduate degrees in medicine and health sciences to over 430 new health care professionals at its 126th Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 29, 2026.Â
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DMU Earns Carnegie Recognition for Growing Research Enterprise
DMU is now designated as a Research Colleges and Universities institution in addition to its longstanding Special Focus: Medical Schools and Centers classification. DMU is one of only 24 institutions in the country to hold both designations.
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DMU and the University of New England Announce Partnership to Expand Pathways to Podiatric Medicine
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and the University of New England, a private university in Maine, have entered into a new partnership that expands pathways for UNE students pursuing careers in health sciences.