Build Community and Career Connections
Campus life at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences goes beyond academics. Our state-of-the-art campus in West Des Moines is a collaborative space where students can thrive both personally and professionally.
Customize Your Learning
Explore electives like the Healthy Cooking Elective, held in our cutting-edge teaching kitchen, or take part in enriching experiences through the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs.
Get Involved and Lead
As a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine student, you have a number of ways to get involved on campus.
- Podiatric Medicine students volunteer in the recovery tent at the annual IMT Des Moines Marathon.
- Get involved with national organizations like the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine Club or the Podiatric Medicine Advocacy group.
- DPM students are part of the DMU Student Government Association, which brings together representatives from every degree program to shape student life and advocate for meaningful change.
- Join Pi Delta (Iota Chapter), the national podiatric medicine honor society, recognizing academic achievement and leadership in the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.
- Align your career goals with a number of student clubs like Neurology Club, Geriatrics Club, Pediatrics Club, Homeless Community Outreach and more, many of which host specialized guest speakers and provide networking opportunities with students from other health professions.