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Des Moines University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine will: Be a leader in innovative medical education by meeting the highest standards of achievement and integrity. Encourage community engagement and foster the development of students into professionals committed to excellence, lifelong learning and service to others in our local, national and global communities.
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Founded in 1898, Des Moines University is the second oldest osteopathic medical school [3] [4] and the fifteenth largest medical school in the United States. DMU's three colleges—the College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, and College of Health Sciences—offer nine academic degrees, including master's and doctorate degrees.
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To be considered for admission, applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university from within the United States prior to the start of orientation. Applicants must submit entrance exam (e.g., MCAT) scores during the application process; MCAT scores must be within three years of matriculation. Required course...
Application to the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program is accepted through the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service (AACOMAS), which is a centralized application service. Detailed information regarding the process can be found on the DO program admissions website. Students wishing to be considered for tran...
The curriculum for the DO degree is a four-year program that provides comprehensive preparation for graduate medical education in any specialty. The four years of study are divided into pre-clinical and clinical phases. The curriculum combines lectures, case-based and small-group discussions, simulation and laboratory exercises. Students also have ...
Program objectives guide teaching, learning and assessment within the educational program. These objectives emanate from and link back to the DMU Learning Goalsand AOA/AACOM Core Competencies. Students will demonstrate: 1) Patient-centered care that is compassionate and appropriate for the effective treatment of illness and promotion of health that...
The COM curriculum is based upon core competencies for medical students as identified by the American Osteopathic Association and the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine: 1. Osteopathic Principles and Practices 2. Medical Knowledge 3. Patient Care 4. Interpersonal and Communication Skills 5. Professionalism 6. Practice-Based Le...
The COM is committed to delivering high-quality academic programming to ensure the academic and professional success of its students. Assessment and evaluation are crucial steps in the educational process that are carefully aligned with student learning objectives and instructional activities. Formative and summative assessment methods vary in form...
The Extended Pathways to Success Program of the College of Osteopathic Medicine allows students experiencing academic difficulties or personal challenges the opportunity to reduce their course load. This strategy provides more time for study and academic counseling and the opportunity to develop improved study skills. Students in this alternative c...
To review the college’s outcome statistics (e.g., board exam pass rates, graduation rates, residency/internship match rates, etc.) and how they compare to national averages, please visit the program’s outcomes webpage.
Osteopathic physicians are required to be licensed by the states in which they practice. Each state has its own individual requirements for granting licensure. Generally, a license can be obtained by successful completion of all three parts of the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Exam (COMLEX) administered by the National Board of Osteop...
The College of Osteopathic Medicine at Des Moines University is the second oldest osteopathic medical school in the United States. The College emphasizes preparing students to be primary care physicians many student also choose to practice in specialty areas, such as surgery, obstetrics gynecology, cardiology, psychiatry, emergency medicine and others.
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Jan 18, 2023 · 7 Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Suwanee, GA USA. 8 Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA USA. 9 Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX USA. 10 Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA USA. 11 Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, MI USA. 12 College of Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, MA USA. 13 ...
