Accreditation Status
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. See University Accreditation for more information.
DMU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association.
For information related to COCA Standards and Elements, see COM Policies and Procedures.
Program Objectives
Program objectives guide teaching, learning and assessment within the DO program. These objectives emanate from (and link back to) the DMU Learning Goals and AOA/AACOM Core Competencies.
Students will demonstrate:
Patient-Centered Care
Commitment to the Highest Standards
Breadth of Knowledge
Respectful Communications and Interactions
Optimal Health Care to Patients and Communities
Program Outcomes
See Program Outcomes for DO program data, including graduation and retention, GME placement, board pass rates and more.