About Des Moines University

Des Moines University Founded in 1898, Des Moines University comprises three colleges offering nine graduate degrees. A health sciences university since adding the colleges of health sciences and pediatric medicine and surgery in 1981, the programs share a collective strength a collaborative campus community where students and faculty come together in the pursuit of knowledge.

Des Moines University offers degree programs in medicine and the health sciences. We share a singular mission to develop distinctive health professionals committed to health promotion, the discovery of knowledge and service to the community.

# Total enrollment of over 1850. Des Moines University is large enough to offer every educational amenity but small enough to focus on excellence.

# DMU is a state-of-the-art campus. All students in clinical programs receive a laptop and handheld computer and the campus has wireless internet access

# Des Moines University awarded more than $3.3 million in scholarships in the '09-'10 academic year.

Schools and Colleges:

College of Osteopathic Medicine:Welcome to the College of Osteopathic Medicine atDes Moines University. Founded in 1898, it is the second oldest osteopathic medical school in the United States. The College is extremely proud to have prepared more than 8,800 alumni to care for the citizens of this country.

College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery:The College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery is America's center of excellence for podiatric medical education, research, and service. As one of eight accredited podiatric medical schools in the nation, the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery is the recognized leader in curricular innovation.