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.
history
1898
Date Founded
PRIVATE
Type of Institution
SUBURBAN
Campus setting
60
Annual Class Size
NO
Housing
MCAT RESULTS
475 - 513
Range
493
Average
APPLICATION PROCESS

Supplemental Application Required: NO

 

Recommendation Letters: YES

 

Send Letters of Recommendation by:

LETTERS BY LIAISON: YES
Interfolio: NO
Paper: NO

 

Mandatory Interview: YES

SPECIAL PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Pre-Podiatry:

WWW.DMU.EDU/ADMISSION/EVENTS/

  • DMUPrep – Group Advising
  • Foot & Ankle Surgery Case Series

WWW.DMU.EDU/HEALTHPASS/

  • 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

Unique facts
  • 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.
Entering class demographics DMUCPMS Demo 26 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

Web and Social GPA RESULTS
2.50 - 3.91
SCIENCE RANGE
3.35
AVERAGE
2.75 - 3.95
OVERALL RANGE
3.49
AVERAGE
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TUITION
$47,578
FIRST YEAR RESIDENT & NON-RESIDENT TUITION
$135
FEES
$3,173
BOOKS/SUPPLIES/INSTRUMENTS
$29,059
ESTIMATED LIVING EXPENSES

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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