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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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Representation of the achievement named 'Des Moines University 2025-26 Service Awards'.

Des Moines University 2025-26 Service Awards

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences champions community service, as evidenced by over 10,500 hours of volunteerism given by its students this academic year.
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Community Service - Aug 13

Grace Jedidiah of Rockaway, NJ, Earns DMU Service Award

Grace Jedidiah of Rockaway, NJ, was among 146 students honored in May by Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences for volunteering more than 50 hours during the 2023-2024 academic year. Jedidiah is enrolled in DMU's Doctor of Podiatric Medicine program. Grace Jedediah of Des Moines, IA, was among 146 students honored in May by Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences for volunteering more than 50 hours during the 2023-2024 academic year. Jedediah is enrolled in DMU's Doctor of Podiatric Medicine program. In its seventh year, the DMU Student Awards program recognizes those who commit to representing DMU with integrity and upholding its institutional values of accountability, collaboration, honesty, inclusiveness and wellness while volunteering, reporting and reflecting on their experiences.
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Community Service - 2024 May 15

Des Moines University Students Honored for Service

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences in May honored 146 students in its 10 graduate degree programs who demonstrate efforts to improve lives in our global community through volunteerism. Each student volunteered more than 50 hours during the 2023-2024 academic year. In its seventh year, the DMU Student Awards program recognizes those who commit to representing DMU with integrity and upholding its institutional values of accountability, collaboration, honesty, inclusiveness and wellness while volunteering, reporting and reflecting on their experiences.
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Community Service - 2024 May 14
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