Beyond the Classroom — DO

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Students at DMU’s annual Club Day staffing a table for the Student Osteopathic Orthopedic Association, smiling and holding bone models alongside a skeleton display and “Join the DMU Ortho Club” sign.

Shape Your Experience at DMU

As a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine student at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, your education goes beyond the classroom. You’ll have the freedom to tailor your journey to match your passions and career goals, whether that means diving into unique electives or getting involved in student organizations that inspire you.

Explore Campus Life at DMU

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

DMU offers a vibrant community of student organizations where you can build leadership skills and explore specialties.

  • Get involved with national organizations like American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians.
  • DO 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.
  • 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.
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