Des Moines University

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Phone: 1-515-271-1364

Description:
Our Master of Healthcare Administration program prepares students to lead in a complex health services environment. Students may choose to focus on Long Term Care and upon completion of the program, be prepared to sit for the certification exam.

Accreditation Description:
Des Moines University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Degree(s):
M.S. - Health Care Administration
 

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Phone: 1-515-271-1364
Fax: 1-515-271-7162
 

Description:
The Master of Public Health program at Des Moines University recognizes the importance of remaining responsive to the needs of individuals, communities, and the ever-changing health care delivery system. We focus on preparing students for leadership roles in safeguarding the health of various populations throughout the country. An advantage of the program is that you can remain employed while earning a degree; classes are offered evenings, weekends, and on line.

Accreditation Description:
The MPH program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. Des Moines University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Degree(s):
M.S. - Public Health
 

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Phone: 1-515-271-7864

Description:
At Des Moines University, our DPT program emphasizes hands-on manual treatment coupled with strong clinical training. Students here enjoy a cooperative campus environment, developing lifelong skills to stay abreast of changes in physical therapy and health care delivery. Clinical skills training begins early in the program and is interspersed throughout the curriculum. The DPT program features innovative teaching tools, including the Human Performance Lab, which combines diagnostics and biotechnology to evaluate and treat movement deficits and physical conditions. Applications for the DPT program will begin in August 2008 for the program that starts in August 2009. Averages for students enrolling in 2007: Overall GPA 3.5; prerequisite GPA 3.51; average age 24. Class size is 50. Faculty: student ratio is 1:13.

Accreditation Description:
DMU's professional DPT program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association. Des Moines University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Degree(s):
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT); Post-professional Doctor of Physical Therapy
 

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Phone: 1-515-271-7875

Description:
As a student in the Physician Assistant program at Des Moines University, you are part of a professional academic environment. We offer only graduate educational programs in medicine and the health sciences, so students across campus have a common orientation toward patient care. Students spend the first 12 months in dicactic education, followed by 12 months of clinical education and one month for their master's projects. Technology is interwoven throughout the curriculum, with innovative teaching tools like "Harvey" the life-like cardiac simulator; human simulation lab with adult, O.B., and pediatric simulation models, and the Standardized Performance Assessment Lab (SPAL) that simulates the PA/patient relationship. Averages for students matriculating in 2007: Overall GPA 3.49; science GPA 3.37; GRE score 1040; healthcare experience 28 months. Average age is 25. Class size is 48-50. Faculty:student ratio is 1:7. Graduates of the PA program can practice in a wide variety of settings and specialties, such as rural family medicine, pediatrics, OB/Gyn, cardiology, and many more.

Accreditation Description:
DMU's Physician Assistant program is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant. Graduates of approved programs are eligible to take the certification examination given by the national Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Des Moines University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Degree(s):
M.S. - Physician Assistant Studies
 

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Phone: 1-515-271-1499

Description:
The MS in Biomedical Sciences program is a 40 credit hour program designed to equip students for professional careers as biomedical scientists prepared to enter medical research, academic medicine, or industrial and government laboratories that address problems of human health. This is a two year program, with 25 credit hours of classroom work and 15 credit hours of bench research, plus defense of a thesis. Students will select a laboratory in their first year while completing the majority of their classwork. The second year will focus primarily on research.

Accreditation Description:
Des Moines University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Degree(s):
M.S.-Biomedical Sciences
 

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Phone: 1-515-271-1499

Description:
The M.S. in Anatomy program at DMU is a 40.5 credit program of study, consisting of 34.5 hours of required coursework and six hours of electives. The program provides advanced training in anatomy and is designed to prepare students for a professional career in academic teaching. Educators and scientists who wish to further enhance their careers as teachers of the anatomical discipline will also benefit from this program.

Accreditation Description:
Des Moines University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Degree(s):
M.S.-Anatomy
 

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Phone: 1-515-271-1499
Fax: 1-515-271-7085
 

Description:
The College of Osteopathic Medicine provides educational excellence through its innovative curriculum based on the systems approach to medical education. Students learn in a welcoming and friendly environment that offers extensive practical experience in the clinical setting, one-on-one interaction with experienced educators and clinicians, and the opportunity to work together with classmates to realize individual goals. Averages for students entering in 2007: Overall and science GPA 3.6; MCAT score 26 with writing sample "O." Average age 24; range from early 20s to early 40s. Class size 215. Students come from all over the U.S. and several foreign countries. The College awards over $1.6 million in scholarships each year. The Global Health initiative offers international experience through medical missions and international rotations.

Accreditation Description:
The College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association. Des Moines University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Degree(s):
Osteopathic Medicine - D.O.
 

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Phone: 1-515-271-7497
Fax: 1-515-271-7075
 

Description:
As a student at Des Moines University's College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, you will spend the first year studying the basic medical sciences alongside students in the osteopathic medicine program, followed by specialization in the foot and ankle during the second year. In this way, you are trained as a physician first, then as a foot and ankle specialist. Graduates enjoy opportunities to enter highly renowned residency programs in prestigious hospitals and clinics throughout the U.S. Averages for 2007 incoming students: Overall GPA 3.39; science GPA 3.25. MCAT score 23. Class size 62. First year student:faculty ratio is 7:1.

Accreditation Description:
The College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery is accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education of the American Podiatric Medical Association. Des Moines University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Degree(s):
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine - D.P.M.