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Stronger Partnerships Provide Stronger Health Care

Expanded partnership with Des Moines University addresses societal need
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and Drake University have expanded their partnership to offer more students in the Des Moines metro access to medical and health sciences education.

Qualifying Drake students in any major can apply to a range of advanced degree programs, with guaranteed interviews for many DMU programs and options for concurrent degrees, as well as reserved seats in the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine program, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program, and the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

The DMU and Drake University partnership agreement offers students the following benefits:

Guaranteed Interviews

Drake students who meet the requirements are guaranteed interviews for consideration of admission to these DMU programs:

  • Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
  • Master of Science in Anatomy
  • Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences

Concurrent Degrees

Qualifying Drake students will be able to earn credits concurrently in their undergraduate Drake degree program and these graduate programs at DMU:

  • Master of Health Care Administration
  • Master of Public Health
  • Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences
  • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Drake students may begin applying to these DMU programs as early as the summer between their sophomore and junior years.

“Our partnership with Drake addresses a shared commitment to the urgent need for skilled health care professionals,” said Angela L. Walker Franklin, Ph.D., president and CEO of DMU. “By expanding our already existing partnership, we will create more opportunities for students to excel in high-demand fields right here in Iowa.”

“We are proud to expand our partnership with DMU. This agreement will not only create additional career opportunities for Drake undergraduates within in-demand health care fields but will serve to build our state’s future health care workforce at a time when it’s critically necessary.”
Sue Mattison,
provost, Drake University
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