Give Today, Transform Tomorrow

Fuel the Future of Medicine and Health Sciences by Supporting DMU.

Supporting Health Care Heroes of Tomorrow

When you make a gift to Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, you directly impact the future of health care. Thanks to your generous support, DMU continues to prepare future providers for all situations in an ever-evolving field. From supporting faculty initiatives to sponsoring students’ first white coats, you make a difference in the DMU community and beyond.

Discover the many ways to give to DMU, explore opportunities to support key initiatives and learn how we recognize our donors, or contact us for more help.

Ways to Support

Support DMU by preparing future health care leaders while achieving your charitable and financial goals. Explore a variety of giving options, including outright gifts for immediate impact and deferred gifts for long-term support.

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Areas to Support

Be a part of something bigger when you give to DMU. Supporting our university means investing in growth and excellence. Your generosity helps provide resources and opportunities to empower our students and faculty to help shape the future of health care and make a lasting impact in their communities.

Recognizing Our Donors

Because of your investment, DMU continues to remain at the forefront of medical education. We are grateful for the generous support of our alumni, faculty, staff, friends and partners who contribute to the success of the university and our students.

We are proud to recognize alumni and friends who have chosen to make their first gift to DMU.

DMU students pose with "Thank You" signs in front of a colorful pink and purple mural that reads, "Dream BIG."

We’re Here to Help

If you have questions, please reach out to the Development and Alumni Relations team at donations@dmu.edu or 515-271-1454.

Latest News and Donor Stories

Two DMU alumni from the class of 1976 pose for a photo at the 2026 Grand Celebration event.

Grand Celebration Brings DMU Alumni, Donors and Friends Together

DMU alumni, friends and donors gathered for the 2026 Grand Celebration, honoring award recipients and supporters who help drive DMU’s mission.

Parag Patel, DO’92, stands with a Global FICCS volunteer, holding hands in front of a Global FICCS display at an event focused on health care education and training.

The Life of a Philanthropist: How to Save a Life

A visit to Kenya during medical school sparked Parag Patel’s mission to expand access to care and improve global health.

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DMU Student Receives 2026 CVS Caring Heart Scholarship 

A student in Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences’ Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program has been awarded a $10,000 Caring Hearts Scholarship from the CVS Health Foundation.  

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