To improve lives in our global community by educating diverse groups of highly competent and compassionate health professionals.
Des Moines University will:
- Serve as a national leader in health professions education with a vision and focus on training the health care leaders and workforce of the future.
- Shape forward-thinking scholars who collaboratively discover, develop and implement new insights, driving groundbreaking research and transformative education.
- Deliver and advocate for high-quality patient care and innovative educational experiences that improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve.
- Champion community service and collaborate with key stakeholders on policy issues to support the well-being of our community.
- Expand its role as a national leader in supporting and educating students, faculty and staff to build competencies in diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Be an innovation hub, providing a vibrant environment for learning, working and discovery.
Supplemental Application Required: NO
Recommendation Letters: YES
Send Letters of Recommendation by:
LETTERS BY LIAISON: YES
Interfolio: NO
Paper: NO
Mandatory Interview: YES
Pre-Podiatry:
- DMUPrep – Group Advising
- Foot & Ankle Surgery Case Series
- Health Professions Advanced Summer Scholars Programs (HEALTH P.A.S.s.)
Current Student Services:
- Global Health – medical missions, international rotations, electives, internships
- Multicultural Affairs – Diversity Health certificate
- Educational support services – counseling, tutoring
- Research – elective and summer opportunities
Active Student Organizations:
Over 50+ active student clubs and organizations
- CPMS students are trained as physicians first and specialists second, an approach that creates the greatest competence, ability, and career opportunities.
- CPMS students lead the nation in board exam pass rates, along with high place- ment rates among students in residency programs at many of the top-recognized medical centers in the country.
CONTACT INFORMATION
OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
Molly Moeller
Senior Director of Admissions and Recruitment
8025 Grand Ave
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515-271-1499
DMUAdmit@dmu.edu
Students can plan for a rate of increase of 5% per year. Each podiatric medical college makes every effort to provide accurate, current information. Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. For the most up to date information, please visit the college’s financial aid website. All data is provided by the college.
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