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Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine Review

About Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Overview​

Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine is a 4-year DO-granting program that welcomed its first class in 1898. The College of Osteopathic Medicine has multiple unique aspects. Every student receives NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) training. Des Moines University provides a small college environment that values community, so students can know everyone on campus. There also is a program where second-year students tutor first-year students at no cost. There are numerous clubs, electives, and opportunities to pursue your individual interests at DMU-COM.

To improve lives in our global community by educating diverse groups of highly competent and compassionate health professionals.

“Des Moines University will:

Emerge as a national leader in healthcare education with vision and focus on training the health care leaders and workforce of the future
Be a cultivator of distinctive faculty and student researchers who discover and disseminate new knowledge
Provide high-quality patient care and educational experiences dedicated to improving health and wellness
Be a leader in community service and will convene key stakeholders, coalitions and partners on policy issues to support the well-being of our community”

  • Accountability
  • Collaboration
  • Honesty
  • Inclusiveness
  • Wellness

Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine Details

1898

First Class

220

Class Size

$51,358

In-State Tuition

$51,358

Out-Of State Tuition

dual degree programs

  • DO/MHA

  • DO/MPH

  • DO/MS

living

Campus: Des Moines

Cost of Living Index:

85.9*

Walkability Score:

45**

Climate:

  • - Annual High Temp: 60.3°F
  • - Annual Low Temp: 41.4°F
  • - Av. Annual Rainfall: 36.01 inch
  • - Av. Annual Snowfall: 35 inch

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