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Located in West Des Moines, part of Iowa's capital metro, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences offers graduate-level professional degree programs in anatomy, biomedical sciences, health care administration, medical science, occupational therapy, osteopathic medicine, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, podiatric medicine and public health. Founded in 1898, the institution offers superior academics in a collaborative environment. DMU students' scores on national examinations, pass rates on board certifications and match rates for medical residency programs are consistently higher than national averages and rates at peer institutions.

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Located in West Des Moines, part of Iowa's capital metro, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences offers graduate-level professional degree programs in anatomy, biomedical sciences, health care administration, medical science, occupational therapy, osteopathic medicine, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, podiatric medicine and public health. Founded in 1898, the institution offers superior academics in a collaborative environment. DMU students' scores on national examinations, pass rates on board certifications and match rates for medical residency programs are consistently higher than national averages and rates at peer institutions.

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Students and faculty present at the 2026 Des Moines University Research Colloquium

Caroline VanSickle Presents at the 2026 Research Colloquium

Big ideas. Bold research. Bright futures. Caroline VanSickle, PhD, and over 50 students presented at the 2026 Research Colloquium at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences in April. DMU students and faculty took the stage to share their work, spark conversation and push their fields forward. The Research Colloquium reflects DMU's commitment to driving innovation, fostering collaboration and improving health care outcomes through cutting-edge research.
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Research / Grant - Apr 29

Students Present at Des Moines University 2026 Research Colloquium

Big ideas. Bold research. Bright futures. Over 50 students presented at the 2026 Research Colloquium at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences in April. DMU students took the stage to share their work, spark conversation and push their fields forward. The Research Colloquium reflects DMU's commitment to driving innovation, fostering collaboration and improving health care outcomes through cutting-edge research.
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Research / Grant - Apr 29
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