A Profession and a Place Doing a World of Good

THE PROFESSION

Taking care of people, not diseases

The mainstays of medicine in the 1880s – including bloodletting, drugs and dubious concoctions – led some physicians to look Qualifying for a more humane way to treat patients. Osteopathic medicine for admission presented an alternative form of care that recognized the body’s inherent ability to heal with proper musculoskeletal alignment. To be admitted to DMU’s A profession and a place doing a world of good College of Osteopathic Medicine, you need: Instead of just treating specific symptoms or illnesses, doctors • Bachelor’s degree, any field of osteopathic medicine view a person’s body as an integrated es Moines University combines you also will be supported and equipped to ing students to be primary care physicians, • Biology/Zoology: whole. Their extra training in the musculoskeletal system – the 8 semester hours with labs interconnected systems of nerves, muscles and bones that make the top advantages in medi- achieve your goals. many students also choose to practice in • Biochemistry: up two-thirds of body mass – gives D.O.s a better understanding 3 semester hours cal education: expert, caring In addition to learning the critical as- numerous specialty areas, such as surgery, of the ways that an injury or illness in one part of the body can • General Chemistry: D 8 semester hours with labs affect another. faculty; a rigorous, relevant curriculum; pects of basic science and clinical medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, cardiology, psychia- • Organic Chemistry: state-of-the-art facilities; a dynamic you will receive outstanding preparation try, emergency medicine and others. 4 semester hours with labs By combining this osteopathic manual medicine approach with • Physics: 8 semester hours all other evidence-based medical procedures and a focus on pre- and diverse research environment; and and special skills in manual medicine, the Exceptional care of patients incorporates with labs (may substitute up to ventive health care, an osteopathic physician offers patients the 3 semester hours of Statistics) a vibrant community of students and ability to use your hands to diagnose and personal attention, active listening and • College English: most comprehensive care available in medicine today. 6 semester hours faculty active in learning and service. treat injury and illness related to the mus- engaged service. You will discover these • Medical experience While you will be challenged by your culoskeletal system. While the College of are the hallmarks of DMU’s College of • MCAT score – See more detailed information classes, labs and practical training, Osteopathic Medicine emphasizes prepar- Osteopathic Medicine. on pages 10-11

Des Moines University: All graduate, all health care Founded in 1898, Des Moines University offers only graduate programs in its three colleges: Osteopathic Medicine, Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, and Health Sciences. Its mission is to serve humanity through development of distinctive health professionals committed to patient-centered health promotion, the application of evidence-based practice and the discovery of knowledge. Total enrollment is nearly 1,800 full- and part-time students, including 870 in the College of Osteopathic Medicine.

What this means for you: All DMU programs focus on medicine and the health sciences, so faculty and students share a common orientation toward patient care.

For more information about the osteopathic medical profession, go to www.osteopathic.org 22 3 PROGRAM OVERVIEW O

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine D linical faculty at hospitals and clinics across the country confirm Quick FACTS that DMU students are different – in very good ways. Why? • College enrollment is C During the first year, COM students begin to develop hands-on approximately 870. skills and communication techniques that distinguish them with both • COM awards approximately patients and fellow professionals. Because of their early introduction to $2 million in scholarships clinical and interpersonal skills, students begin rotations with a high level each year. of competence and confidence to practice the art and science of medicine. • Students enter with an average GPA of 3.7 and an average Explore DMU’s distinctive advantages: They’ll make a world of differ- MCAT score of 27. ence in your medical education.

DMU’s distinctive advantages make a difference

COM’s curriculum will prepare you for a lifetime of success: Lectures and laboratories are cou- pled with experiences in teaching hospitals, clinics and community service agencies. Students gain extensive training in osteopathic manual medicine, physical diagnoses and preventive and evidence-based medicine. Medical humanities and bioethics are integrated throughout the curriculum, and a wide array of electives allow students to explore different topics and individualize their education. See pages 6-7 for more opportunities that will enrich your experiences.

DMU’s Iowa Simulation Center for Patient Safety and Clinical Skills offers exceptional opportunities to practice and improve clinical evaluation and treatment skills on highly lifelike medical mannequins that can be programmed to show a wide variety of conditions. Faculty offer guidance, feedback and review. Sim center experiences let students encounter a wide variety of clinical scenarios, learn from their mistakes and gain knowledge, skills and confidence before they treat real patients. • Approximately 25 percent of students are married and have families. In the Standardized Performance Assessment Laboratory, students participate in medical scenarios, interacting with standardized patients who are trained to play the role of actual • 50 percent of first-year students patients. After each session, students review video of their patient encounters and learn from are female. faculty evaluations. This training enhances students’ interpersonal and physical exam skills. • 15 percent of DMU students The Surgery Skills Center includes simulation model labs, a computer technology lab and a are minorities. simulation operating room lab with a digital overhead camera, laparoscopic equipment and sta- tion monitors for viewing and recording procedures. The center provides an ideal controlled en- • Students come from 41 states vironment to help students integrate medical knowledge and critical thinking, learn and practice and seven countries. fundamental and advanced technical skills, and practice and explore advances in technology. • The average age of incoming students is 25. Ages range from “Dr. Brad Klock, the head of the The Gross Anatomy Laboratory features computer-aided instruction with 32-inch flat screen the early 20s to the early 40s. OMM department, is someone I learn from monitors at 43 dissection stations. Each offers dissection instructions linked to images from everyday. I watch how he interacts with patients Netter’s Atlas of Human Anatomy online. Video files of laboratory orientations and reviews are • Common undergraduate majors available to students, as are CT/MRI images, plain film radiographs and three-dimensional are biology, chemistry and the and teaches first-year or fourth-year medical students images converted from CT/MRI scans. Students gain insights and preparation in the ways liberal arts. things pertinent to where they are in their education. anatomy is viewed in medical practice. • COM alumni practice in I watch how he selflessly gives his time to students and OMM fellows. When I For more information and a video about DMU’s facilities, visit www.dmu.edu/simcenter. 92 of Iowa’s 99 counties. watch Dr. Klock, what I see is the kind of doctor I will be.”

Kurt holt, DO’11, dmu omm fellow, Moraga, california 5 Cu rricu lu m

A SHRINKING WORLD – Students broaden their understanding of other cultures through medical service trips and rotations in other countries. Learning for a lifetime of success Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program

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“connected learning” K search. You will develop critical thinking Pharmacology Endo Ob/Gyn Renal Intro to Clinical • Animal-assisted Therapy blends the Internet, EA Clerkships hardware and software skills to guide you through gray areas of Evidence-Based Medicine • Chronic Care Rheum/ • Clinical Research Methods in ways that benefit you Infectious Disease Ophthalm. Neurol Psych Derm medical ethics. Equally important, you Preventive Medicine/Nutrition Ortho and Ethics on campus and during Gastrointestinal Cardiology Respiratory Hematology Ear, Nose, Throat off-campus clinical will understand the ways effective com- Year • Complementary and Alternative Medicine training. Here are some 2 Osteopathic Manual Medicine II munication with patients affects their • Cranial Nerves of its components: Clinical Reasoning health and recovery. • Death and Dying Medical Ethics II • You receive a laptop • Diagnostic Strategies Fundamentals of Patient Safety & Clinical Quality II computer and an iTouch SPRING BR • Dissecting the for use on campus, at Years 1 and 2 The curriculum combines lectures, case-based and Medical Drama Genre home and during clinical The four years of study are divided into pre-clini- small-group discussions and laboratory exercises. Intro to Health Systems & Policy • End of Life Care rotations. Upon gradua- cal and clinical phases. The first year focuses on Students also have learning experiences in hospi- Year • Exploring the tion, you own both. • Core rotations in family medicine, general internal medicine, general surgery, pediatrics, ob-gyn, psychiatry - 28 weeks fundamental scientific principles that form the tals, clinics and community service agencies. 3 Clinical Rotations • Selective rotations in primary care, medicine/surgery, anesthesiology/radiology, subspecialties - 12 weeks Human Condition foundation of medicine. The second year builds on • Elective rotations - 8 weeks • Geriatrics • Wireless access this foundation and follows an integrated organ sys- Years 3 and 4 connects you to the • Images of Women in tems approach that encompasses basic and clinical Students are fully immersed in clinical training at Popular Culture University’s computer Year sciences. Students also have extensive simulated hospitals and clinics during the third and fourth Clinical Rotations • Family medicine/rural, community or international medicine - 8 weeks • Interviewing Skills network and Internet 4 • Elective rotations - 28 weeks patient encounters and simulated laboratory experi- years. The range of clinical experiences balances • Introduction to

anywhere on campus WINTER BR classroom learning with clinical and bedside teach- Figure Drawing without cables or data ences to gain and improve clinical skills. In the first two years, students: ing. While completing clinical clerkships, students • Medical Spanish ports. cal students who have demonstrated the attitudes and anatomy or biomedical sciences. This option enables • study interrelated body systems in the build on the knowledge and skills they gained in the • Medicine and the Arts behaviors of the most humanistic physicians. students to combine their clinical knowledge and practice context of clinical medicine first two years. Rotations include diverse practice • The student portal with expertise gained in the master’s degree program, • Mental Illness and is your gateway to web- • begin to apply clinical settings such as large metropolitan medical centers, the Cinema DMU’s Global Health Program offers students a wide helping their patients and enhancing their professional based services. You can knowledge gained dur- small rural hospitals and ambulatory clinics. • Nutritional Survival 101 range of invaluable cultural and clinical experiences options and career. Course work for the health care view your grades, class ing Physical Diagnosis During the third year, most students complete beyond the United States. Students hone their clinical administration and public health master’s degrees can • Pain and Pain Management schedule and e-mail, • use case-based stud- core clinical rotations in Iowa. During the fourth skills and gain greater understanding of the complexities be completed online. • Problem-based Anatomy and you can access other ies to assess a patient’s year, sites for elective rotations are both in and of health care while serving patients and communities • Problem-based Learning services and information overall health needs. outside the state. Biochemistry through customizable in need. Opportunities range from short service trips to The Rural Medicine Educational Pathway offers full- • Reproductive Health Choices pages. Oh, the humanity! extended international rotations at sites including Belize, tuition scholarships to select osteopathic medical stu- • Rural Medicine A medical education involves more than the science El Salvador, Mali, St. Lucia, South Africa and Uganda. dents who agree to practice primary care medicine in • A web-based learning rural Iowa for at least four years after their residencies. • Spiritual and Religious of the body; it also requires the art of caring for pa- Issues in Patient Care management system tients as fellow human beings. It encompasses inter- Research at Des Moines University is active and diverse. Participating students interact with rural practitioners gives you access to personal skills, compassion, ethics and leadership. It involves collaborations across campus and with health and preceptors to learn the dimensions of rural medicine. course material, quizzes, That’s why DMU has an entire department, Medi- care professionals and organizations in the community, discussion lists and around the state, across the country and literally around other services. cal Humanities and Bioethics, dedicated to teaching such skills. The University also has a chapter the world. DMU’s unique Pathways of Distinction Pro- “Throughout our training at DMU, we are placed in of the Arnold P. Gold Foundation’s Gold Humanism gram, which offers tuition support to selected students, learning situations where we must demonstrate respect • Most lectures are integrates clinical and basic science research and gives and made Honor Society, which recognizes fourth-year medi- recorded participants rich experiences in teaching, presenting and for the patient and the health care profession. Professional available online in publishing. conduct becomes ingrained as a habit. Students and MP3 format. BY POPULAR VOTE, A GREAT PLACE TO BE: In a survey of faculty also agree that community service is vital to the 2009 enrollees in osteopathic medical schools, conducted by Students in DMU’s Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine dual degree character development of future physicians.” the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, DMU program can pursue a leading to master’s degrees in health care administration, public health, ranked highest for its campus environment and fifth-highest for its reputation. sikander khan, Do ’12, chicago 6 7 Life as you’ll know it CAMPUS L IFE DE S MOI N E S at DMU… Nothing TO DO? DMU is the nation’s first university or college to • Pigs and corn—Iowa earn platinum status for has plenty of both, its wellness programs, but not in Des Moines! the highest recognition Work hard, play hard, live well Contrary to what you granted by the Wellness may have envisioned, Councils of America. Iowa’s capital is a real city with a relaxed met- You don’t like ice and snow? ropolitan atmosphere Not to worry. The tempera- and an area population ture is always 72 degrees of 534,230. on campus. Underground tudents at DMU work hard, but they also know how to play. tunnels connect all four It’s all about balance... getting an excellent education in • E ducation and cultural of the main buildings on S diversity abound in campus so you can bypass a place that feels like home. Here are some of the distinctions Des Moines. The metro Iowa’s cold winter. area has 12 colleges that students say drew them to Des Moines University. and universities and You’ll get to know new nearly 300 houses of people from day one as worship that represent you share classes and labs. 79 different denomina- You’ll also discover that A place to call home ... tions or faiths. cooperation prevails instead of competition— • Des Moines has a characteristic of students THE DMU NEIGHBORHOOD THE DOWNTOWN THE SURROUNDING AREA safe neighborhoods, throughout DMU. is known for its historic homes, is a contemporary urban center is large enough to have great great public and private shaded lawns and stately sur- with something for everyone. places to go and things to do, but schools, and many kid- Step up where needed. roundings. The governor’s Revitalization during the past small enough that it doesn’t take focused events, attrac- D.O. students are always residence at Terrace Hill Man- decade has paved the way for an hours to get there and back. The tions and programs. quick to serve others. sion is just a few blocks east. If exciting yet accessible metro- Greater Des Moines area offers Among other activities, you’re wondering where you’ll politan lifestyle. The downtown variety in dining, upscale shop- • With miles of bike paths, students organize a commu- live, finding suitable housing is features a new outdoor sculpture ping, specialty shops, movie at least 3 lakes and more nity OMM Night, offer free rarely a problem. Many reason- garden, the Science Center of complexes and more. Go danc- than 130 parks in the sports physicals to school Greater Des Moines area, kids and provide outreach ably priced apartments are Iowa and IMAX Theater, Wells ing at one of the clubs. Enjoy an within walking distance of the Fargo Arena, Broadway shows, evening of live blues or at the there are plenty of ways to homeless individuals. Get physical. to enjoy the outdoors. campus. Many students, in fact, baseball and hockey games, symphony. And be sure to take The wellness center has everything you need live right across the street. Gro- and an abundance of loft-style in the sights, sounds and aromas The student commons is to stay (or get) in shape. Treadmills, elliptical • Third largest insurance cery stores, pharmacies, banks, housing. The historic Court of the world-renowned Iowa a welcoming place to call machines, free weights, basketball court, exercise center in the world. restaurants, shops and service Avenue District offers a variety State Fair. Just home while on campus. So classes, healthful cooking—there’s something Major employers include go ahead, get comfortable. stations are located nearby. And of restaurants and music, and outside the going on all the time, and something for everyone. AmerUs Meet your friends there. Eat while many students live near East Village offers distinc- city you can Group, EMC lunch. Or grab a latte, pull campus, others choose to live tively different art, shopping and enjoy numer- Insurance, ING, up a comfy chair, and study Find your place. elsewhere in Des Moines or in cuisine. During warm weather, ous lakes, Nationwide/ by the fireplace. DMU’s more than 50 clubs and organizations offer one of the suburbs. Wherever the Downtown Farmers Market parks and Allied Insur- speakers, presentations, hands-on workshops, you live, the campus is within on Saturday mornings draws recreational ance, Principal Student government is a opportunities to attend conferences and a wide a 30-minute drive. And that’s thousands who areas, Financial Group, great way to develop or variety of social and community service activi- during rush buy fresh produce several of Wells Fargo, and sharpen leadership skills. ties. Many are affiliated with national professional hour. and products from which are Wellmark Blue Many students choose to organizations; others focus on special interests, Iowa’s agricultural Cross Blue Shield become involved with stu- connected to the city from pediatrics to infectious disease to diversity. of Iowa. dent government or with the bounty. by bike paths. As the city motto says, “Do More.” professional osteopathic • Explore Iowa. Take a day medical association at the Play a game. trip to the German Amana state and national levels. Join an intramural dodgeball, basketball or Colonies or the historic volleyball team. Shoot baskets or play one-on-one Minneapolis...... 243 miles Dutch town of Pella. Take Feeling unplugged? It’s over the noon hour. Grab a football and a friend or Chicago...... 329 miles in a national car race at Omaha...... 135 miles OK. You won’t need to two, head out to the courtyard or the front lawn, Minnesota the nearby Iowa Speed- hunt for a data port. The South Wisconsin Kansas City...... 192 miles and see whether you’ve still got the arm. Or pick Dakota way. Spend a day knock- entire campus, and even St. Louis...... 339 miles up a game of pool or ping-pong in the game room 35 ing around the historic some apartments across You can get there from here French town of Dubuque the street, have wireless and student lounge. Iowa Des Moines is located in the center of DES MOINES on the Mississippi River Internet connections. 80 America’s heartland, right at the junction of Nebraska or the unique prairie- and Stick around. forest-covered Loess Start the academic year Interstates 80 and 35 ... making it easy to get Illinois It’s 5 p.m. Classes and labs are over. Time to head to and from several large metro areas. Hills in western Iowa. off right with a “Welcome home? Not necessarily. The Student Education Kansas Missouri Back” picnic for new and Center offers plenty of reasons to stay. Study with FOR MORE INFO ABOUT returning students. DES MOINES, CHECK OUT: friends in the library. Take a break in the com- There’s plenty of good www.seedesmoines.com mons area. Catch up on the cable news. It’s your food and music. www.desmoinesmetro.com home away from home. There’s no “S” in Des Moines. Amaze your friends — pronounce Des Moines correctly: “di-`moin.” The “s” is silent. 9 It’s in the air. You can feel it as you walk on campus—a professional atmosphere that encourages Don’t Ignore…The Fine Print THE ADMISSION PROCESS learning and personal development. It’s a natural outgrowth of like-minded, graduate-level students Accreditation preparing for careers in medicine and health sciences. We think you’ll like it. The College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the Commission on Os- teopathic College Accreditation (COCA) of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). As an accredited college, COM is a member A BIRD’s-EYE VIEW of CAMPU of the American Association of Have you taken what it takes? Apply yourself Get it in writing S Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, or AACOM. DMU is accredited by the Higher 1 2 3 Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and 3 Required courses 3 APPLICATION PROCESS 3 letters of recommendation Schools, www.ncahlc.org.

To be considered for admission, you must have a bachelor’s degree 1. Apply through AACOMAS. Along with the application form, we require letters TUITION & Financial Aid For current tuition rates and infor- in any field or complete requirements for a degree before matricula- Deadline: February 1. of recommendation that attest to your academic mation on financial aid, please visit tion. The degree must be from an accredited institution. We participate in the American Association of performance and prior exposure to patients in a our website or contact the Financial Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service medical setting. To provide this information, you Aid office: 800-240-2767, x1470 (outside 515 area code); 515-271-1470; The courses below are required for admission, although you can (AACOMAS). Apply at www.aacom.org. will need to submit: [email protected]. apply for admission while the course work is in progress. The minimum grades recommended for application are a 3.0 cumulative Once you have completed and submitted the A. Two letters written by science professors who have Technical standards Candidates for the D.O. program must GPA and a 3.0 science GPA on a 4.0 scale. At least a letter “C” grade AACOMAS form, your application will be verified taught you in their class. We accept letters only and then sent to the osteopathic medical colleges be able to quickly, consistently, and in each of the prerequisite courses is required. from hard-science instructors (biology, chemistry, accurately integrate all information you designate. This process can take up to six weeks. physics). Letters from social science professors received, and must have the abil- (such as psychology, sociology, anthropology) ity to learn, integrate, analyze, and • Biology/Zoology: 8 semester hours, with lab 2. Complete the Supplemental Application. synthesize data. Candidates must will not count toward your completed file. meet minimal technical standards to Deadline: March 1. • General Chemistry: 8 semester hours, with lab be admitted. A link to these standards If you meet the academic requirement, we will invite OR ... One letter from a premedical or prehealth is available at www.dmu.edu/com/do/ you to complete the online supplemental application. requirements. • Organic Chemistry: 4 semester hours, with lab professions committee with the names of the committee members and their departments listed. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS NOTE: Students can apply to only one DMU clinical program at a time. • Biochemistry: 3 semester hours AND Applicants with degrees from institu- tions outside the United States must rolling admission B. One letter written by a physician, either D.O. or have their degree evaluated by a tran- • Physics: 8 semester hours, with lab (may substitute up to script evaluation service. International Through our rolling admission process, we evaluate applications M.D. This letter must describe your exposure to 3 semester hours of Statistics) students are required to prepay the throughout the year as they are completed. By the nature of this patients and your ability to perform in a medical total cost of the program, from start process, the entering class could be filled early during the admis- setting. The letter could be from someone you’ve to finish, including living expenses. • English, English Composition, Speech or Literature: Individuals whose U.S. permanent sion cycle. By applying early, qualified students have a greater shadowed or someone with whom you’ve worked 6 semester hours residency is pending are NOT eligible likelihood of being interviewed and accepted into the program. or volunteered. for admission to any DMU program. In The interview addition to these requirements, ap- Other recommended courses: plicants who are not native speakers of Cell Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, Physiology and 4 English must demonstrate an adequate Anatomy are recommended. command of the English language. 3 COME PREPARED DMU requires a minimum score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of 550 points on the written An interview is required for admission. The exam, 213 on the computerized exam, most competitive applicants will be invited for or 69-70 on the Internet-based exam. on-campus interviews, which are held September For more information about the TOEFL, 3 Exposure visit www.toefl.org or contact ETS at through April. If you are selected for an inter- www.ets.org. The TOEFL requirement to medicine view, prepare carefully. Examine your motives is waived for applicants who have for pursuing a degree in osteopathic medicine a degree from an institution where All applicants must and be prepared to relate your experience to instruction was conducted in English. have exposure to medi- your goals. Statement of cine documented in a Nondiscrimination letter of recommenda- Des Moines University does not tion from a health care discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, creed, national origin, age, provider. Exposure is marital status, sexual orientation, or required so applicants disability in employment, admission, will have already “During interview day, Welcome to DMU! or access to education programs, activities, or health care. determined whether everyone was so the osteopathic 5 Definition of Diversity medical profession is welcoming and Diversity at Des Moines University right for them. This supportive. Admission decisions are made within two to is a campus environment shaped by three weeks of your interview, so you’ll know individuals and groups that offer a exposure can be paid I felt that DMU broad spectrum of cultural differ- or volunteer. soon whether you are accepted. Then you can ences, life experiences, and distinct wanted me to be here. pack your bags to begin the first steps in your characteristics they bring to our medical education. institution. These include, but are not The current students limited to: educational background and performance, gender, race, ethnic- 3 TAKE THE MCAT were a selling point, too. ity, age, socio-economic background, I haven’t met anyone leadership qualities, employment Supply results of the Medical College Admission Test not Want an up-close look at the program? experiences, talents, geographical more than three years old; we prefer scores not more than who doesn’t love it here.” We welcome visitors throughout the year. To schedule a background, and other attributes that visit, complete the “Visit Campus” form on the COM website. affirm the University’s commitment to two years old. katherine schell, DO ’12, Cascade, iowa You’ll meet with an admission representative and tour creating an inclusive environment. the campus with a current student. We also host several This brochure has been prepared for general “Discover DMU” days during the academic year. To reach us: information purposes only. Des Moines Uni- www.dmu.edu/contact; 515-271-1499; 800-240-2767, ext. versity reserves the right to make program 1499; [email protected] changes without notice. 4.5K 5-10 10 1111 Choose DMU

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For more info, How to Reach Us check us out at COM Admission www.dmu.edu Des Moines University 3200 Grand Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50312-4198 515-271-1499 Outside the 515 area code call 1-800-240-2767, extension 1499 e-mail: [email protected]