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Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center, commonly known as Des Moines University - College of Osteopathic Medicine or DMU - College of Osteopathic Medicine, was established in 1898. The university, initially established as Dr. S.S. Still College of Osteopathy, became the Still College in 1905, and was known as the Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy and Surgery in the 1940s. In the following years, the name was changed a number of times, until it was finally established as the Des Moines University in September, 1999. Apart from the College of Osteopathic Medicine, the university also operates the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. Des Moines University - College of Osteopathic Medicine is based on a 22-acre campus in Des Moines, Iowa.
DMU - College of Osteopathic Medicine offers master’s degrees in the fields of anatomy and biomedical sciences. Doctorate degrees in osteopathic medicine are also offered to students. In addition, the university provides a variety of research opportunities to high school and undergraduate students.
DMU College of Osteopathic Medicine provides various student support services including career and job counseling. The university also sponsors a number of clubs and organizations including the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, the American Medical Student Association, the Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons, and the Iowa Medical Society.
Des Moines University can be found in Des Moines, IA (a medium-sized city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at Des Moines University.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. The most common majors at Des Moines University are in medicine, therapy and counseling, and medical administration.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
A tenure system is one way Des Moines University works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 1,615 students were enrolled in the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center
3200 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312
General Phone: (515) 271-1400
http://www.dmu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 251 | osteopathic medicine, podiatry, public health, gerontology |
| Therapy and Counseling | 88 | physical therapy |
| Medical Support and Technology | 41 | physician assistant |
| Medical Administration | 12 | health care facilities management |
| Science | 0 | biomedical sciences, anatomy |
Number of programs and degrees for Des Moines University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 238 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 88 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 66 | 5 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Des Moines University had a total enrollment of 1,615 students (297 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 18% |
| First Professional | 82% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 51% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Des Moines, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Des Moines University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 185500)
Des Moines University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $83,938 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 6 | $84,292 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (DO)
Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry (DPM)
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Des Moines University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Remedial classes for students On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has hospital on campus
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