Des Moines
University
College of
Osteopathic Medicine
Office of Admission
3200 Grand Avenue
Des Moines,
IA
50312
Toll Free:
(800) 240-2767, ext.
1499
Phone:
(515) 271-1499
Fax:
(515) 271-7163
E-mail:
DOadmit@dmu.edu
Description
At
Des Moines University,
students learn in a supportive community where classroom learn-ing is
enhanced by numerous simulated patient encounters, the use of highly
lifelike medical man-nequins, a unique basic surgical skills laboratory and
a first-rate program in osteopathic manual medicine. A DMU medical education
can be en-riched and individualized through involvement in a Rural Medicine
Educational Pathway, expanding opportunities in global medicine, basic
science and clinical research experiences, opportunities to develop teaching
skills while helping fellow students learn, as well as enrollment in a wide
array of elective courses and dual-degree master’s programs.
Mission
Statement
To educate tomorrow’s
osteopathic physicians, health educators and scientists in a collaborative
environment where the principles of health, well-ness and research foster
effective, professional and empathic care of individuals and populations.
Setting:
Des Moines,
Iowa’s
capital, offering
affordable
metropolitan living
Date
Founded: 1898; private
Accreditation
Des Moines University
is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA)
and by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of
Colleges and Schools.
Institutional Affiliation
Des Moines University
2008-2009 Enrollment
Total medical school enrollment:
876
Total male: 457
Total female: 419
First-year enrollment:
222
First-year male:
112
First-year female:
110
Total enrollment
affiliate institutions: 1,783
Curricular Offerings
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State-of-the-art human
simulation laboratory where students hone their clinical skills.
•
Standardized Performance
Assessment Laboratory where students practice their physical diagnosis
skills on individuals trained to play the role of actual patients.
•
Extensive training in
osteopathic manual medicine.
•
State-of-the-art basic
surgical skills training providing a strong foundation in clinical/sur-gical
skills prior to rotations.
•
Iowa Rural Medicine
Educational Pathway curriculum, with opportunity for a full-tuition
scholarship for select students.
•
Wide range of elective
offerings to individual-ize each student’s medical education.
•
Global health
opportunities ranging from short service trips to extended-length
interna-tional clerkships.
•
Lecture and laboratory
encounters coupled with experiences in teaching hospitals, clinics and
community service agencies.
•
Courses in preventive
medicine and evidence-based medicine, geriatrics and chronic care.
•
Integration of medical
humanities and bio ethics throughout the curriculum.
•
Technical support for
students’ laptop and handheld devices (included in tuition).
Combined Degree Programs
Baccalaureate/DO:
No
DO/MA: No
DO/MS:
Yes
Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences:
Program
is designed to
enable students to further develop their careers in medical and scientific
research and academic medicine, with the goal of improv-ing human health.
http://www.dmu.edu/com/
bioscience
Master of Science in Anatomy:
Provides advanced
training in
anatomy and is designed to prepare students for a professional career in
academic teaching or research. Educators and scientists who wish to further
enhance their careers as teachers of the anatomical discipline will also
benefit from this
program.
http://www.dmu.edu/com/anatomy
DO/MPH:
Yes
The
Master
of Public Health program at
Des
Moines
University is designed to
support professionals
working in public health.
Courses provide an opportunity for health professionals and health
profession students to further develop their skills
to lead community efforts in improving the
health
of populations.
http://www.dmu.edu/chs/mph
DO/MBA:
No
DO/MHA: Yes
DO/JD: No
DO/PhD: No
Master of Health Care Administration:
Hospitals,
health care
systems and health care providers to-day have tremendous need for
high-performing, high-achieving leaders. The program provides students with
the knowledge, skills and under-standing for this vital role.
http://www.dmu.edu/ chs/mha
Special Programs
•
Extensive research
opportunities. http://www.dmu.edu/research
•
Early acceptance and early
enrollment (3+4) programs for qualified candidates.
•
International medicine programs:
Opportunities
range from
short service trips to extended-length international clerkships for credit
in the third and fourth years. Travel reimburse-ment is available. Numerous
electives offered at DMU support a track or emphasis in global health.
Des Moines University
also hosts several student clubs that focus on global health issues. To
learn more about where our students have served, visit our website.
http://www.dmu.edu/globalhealth
•
Pathways of Distinction program
offers tuition
support to
select students, integrates clinical and basic science research and gives
partici-pants rich experiences in teaching, presenting and publishing.
Preparatory Programs
Post baccalaureate program:
No
Summer program(s):
Yes
DMU Health Professions
Advanced Summer Scholars Program, or
Health P.A.S.S., is a free,
three-week immersion for promising college sophomores and juniors to prepare
for and enhance their chances of getting into medical school and other
health professions programs. Participants experience presentations, hands-on
learning and shadowing of health care providers, and gain insights on
planning and applying for medical school. DMU provides a travel stipend,
meals and accommodations. http://www.dmu. edu/healthpass
Facilities
•
Located on a safe, 25-acre
metropolitan cam-pus near the
Des Moines Art Center,
the gover-nor’s mansion and downtown
Des Moines.
•
143,000 square-foot
student education center houses classrooms, student commons, library,
wellness center and coffee bar/café.
•
On-campus medical clinic
complete with osteopathic manual medicine facilities.
•
Campus-wide wireless
Internet access.
Application Information
Primary application
service: AACOMAS
Earliest filing date:
Opening date of AACOMAS
Latest filing date:*
2-1-2011
*For best consideration,
applicants should sub-mit their AACOMAS application at least 8 weeks prior
to this school’s latest filing date.
Academic year/orientation for first-year students start date:
First full week in August
International students (non-US citizens or temporary residents) eligible:
Yes
Des Moines University’s
policy for non-US citizens, permanent residents, and Canadian citizens can
be found at http://www.dmu.edu/ prospective_students/international_students
Supplemental Application
Supplemental
application required: Yes
Sent to:
Screened applicants
Supplemental Application Fee:
$50
Fee waiver available:
Yes
Waiver conditions, if offered:
AACOMAS waiver
Supplemental app. earliest filing date:
7-1-2010
Supplemental app. latest filing date:
3-1-2011
Supplemental Application Requirements
Minimum recommended
science and cumula-tive GPA of 3.0. Completed online supplemental
application. MCAT is required. Scores older than three years are not
accepted. Medical exposure letter written by a physician, DO or MD,
describ-ing patient exposure experiences. Academic letter(s): Two letters of
recommendation from hard science faculty members who have taught you in
class OR one pre-medical committee rec-ommendation including the names of
the com-mittee members. Criminal background check.
MCAT
Oldest MCAT
considered: 2008
Accept September 2010 MCAT Scores:
Yes
Accept January 2011 MCAT scores:
Considered
Additional Comments:
January 2011 scores
considered on a
case-by-case basis.
Send
Letters of Recommendation by:
Virtual Evals: Yes
Interfolio: Yes
Paper: Yes
Regular Acceptance Notice
Applicants will be requested to submit
necessary
matriculation documents, including a deposit,
according to the following
AACOMAS traffic guideline
schedule:
•
Those
accepted prior to November 15
will have
until December
14.
•
Those
accepted between November 15 and January 14
will have 30 days.
•
Those
accepted between January 15 and May 14
will have 14 days.
•
Those
accepted after May 15
may be asked for
an immediate
deposit.
•
Earliest acceptance date:
9-1-2010
•
Latest acceptance date:
Until class is filled
•
Maximum time for
applicant to accept offer:
90 days
•
Requests for deferred
entrance considered: Yes
Early
Decision Program (EDP)
DMU-COM does not have EDP
for notifying candidates on early admission.
COM
Interview Format
One 30-45 minute, open
file interview with a three-person (faculty, clinician and current student)
panel.
First-Year Class Matriculants’ Selection Factors
DMU seeks to enroll
candidates who demonstrate the greatest potential for success in our
rigor-ous medical education curriculum. Candidates should have successfully
completed or be work-ing toward successful completion of a bachelor’s degree
(any major is acceptable) as well as all required coursework. The MCAT
should be
taken for the first time
no later than September; however, it is advisable to take prior to the start
of the application cycle (spring). Successful applicants will have extensive
exposure to the medical field in a role that involves direct patient
contact. An on-campus interview will explore
the applicant’s personal
characteristics (integrity, professionalism, compassion, work ethic, etc.)
as well as the motivation required to pursue a career in medicine. DMU-COM
operates under a rolling admission policy; thus, timely submission of the
AACOMAS application and supporting materi-als is to the candidate’s
advantage. DMU-COM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
gender, creed, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation or
disability.
First-Year Class Matriculants’
Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity:
Percentages are based on self-reported data
and
therefore may not equal
100%.
American Indian or
Alaska
Native: 1%
Asian: 8%
Black or African American:
1%
Hispanic/Latino:
2%
White:
79%
Pacific Islander:
0%
First-Year Class Matriculants with:
Science Majors:
79%
Non-Science Majors:
21%
Baccalaureate degree:
100%
Graduate degree(s):
7%
Premedical Coursework
Science
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Course
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Req.
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Rec.
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Lab
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Sem. Hrs
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Biology/Zoology
|
X
|
|
X
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8
|
Biochemistry
|
X
|
|
X
|
3
|
Molecular
|
|
|
|
|
Biology
|
|
X
|
|
3
|
Genetics
|
|
X
|
|
3
|
Inorganic
|
|
|
|
|
Chemistry
|
X
|
|
X
|
8
|
Organic
|
|
|
|
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Chemistry
|
X
|
|
X
|
4
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Physics
|
X
|
|
X
|
8*
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Non-Science
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