Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine - DMUCOM

DMU’s next-generation campus in West Des Moines, Iowa, provides students with an unparalleled learning experience and integrates team-based learning, interprofessional collaboration and advanced technology. It sets a new standard in medical education. Students thrive within adaptable learning spaces, including state-of-the-art clinical labs, a research lab, an anatomy lab, and a task training lab.

DMU’s world-class simulation center provides simulated health care environments mirroring those found in modern medical facilities and is accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. These integrated spaces offer a seamless transition between lectures, hands-on training and immersive learning, ensuring students engage with the most advanced tools available as they hone their patient care skills.

DMU seeks to enroll candidates who demonstrate the greatest potential for success in providing respectful and compassionate care as a future physician. Candidates should have successfully completed or be working 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. DMU is participating in the use of the Association of American Medical Colleges Professional Readiness Exam (AAMC PREviewTM), this cycle. Although highly encouraged, the PREview is not a requirement. An 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 materials 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.

Osteopathic Medical College applicants may be asked to submit necessary matriculation documents, including a deposit, according to the following AACOMAS traffic guideline schedule:

• Those accepted prior to November 15 to have until  December 14.  
• Those accepted between November 15 and January 14 to have 30 days. 
• Those accepted between January 15 and April 30 to have 14 days.   
• Those accepted on or after May 1 may be asked for an immediate deposit.  
• After May 1 of the year of matriculation, each medical college may implement college-specific procedures for accepted students who hold one or more seats at other medical colleges.