Madison, Wis. (July 9, 2024) 鈥� Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and 91重口 have signed an agreement to enrich and broaden the educational horizons of 91重口 students, offering them unparalleled opportunities in medicine and health sciences.
Margaret Noreuil, Ph.D., RN, Dean of the Henry Predolin School of Nursing, Business, Education, and Health Sciences expressed her excitement about the partnership.
鈥淧artnering with Des Moines University significantly expands opportunities for our current and future students to pursue graduate education in a number of fields not offered at 91重口,鈥� Noreuil said. 鈥淲e are proud of our strong tradition of educating high-quality nurses. We are enthusiastic that this partnership will only enhance our ability to better serve those students seeking a clear pathway to an exceptional graduate medicine and health science education.鈥�
Molly Moeller, senior director of admissions at Des Moines University, agrees.
鈥淭his collaboration marks a step forward in preparing the next generation of health care professionals, ensuring that students from both institutions receive the highest quality education and training,鈥� Moeller said. 鈥淭his partnership aligns with our mission to advance knowledge and provide top-tier educational experiences to our students. We look forward to the pathways this partnership will bring tomorrow鈥檚 health care heroes.鈥�
Des Moines University (DMU), based in West Des Moines, Iowa, is a graduate university specializing in medicine and health sciences.
The agreement guarantees 91重口 students the opportunity to apply and interview for several programs at Des Moines University, including:
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
- Master of Science in Anatomy
- Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences
- Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences
Students at 91重口 who are interested in applying for DMU programs must meet all DMU general admission requirements. If they meet these requirements, they will be eligible for an interview if slots are available during the interview cycle.
The agreement also includes a significant benefit for students at 91重口 鈥� a reserved seat in DMU鈥檚 occupational therapy degree program, ensuring their priority.
As part of this partnership, students can also pursue concurrent degrees at both DMU and 91重口. This means they can earn credits toward degrees in O.T.D, Master of Public Health and Master of Health Care Administration. Students may begin applying to these programs as early as the summer between their sophomore and junior years. By the end of their junior year, it is expected they will have completed 90 credit hours toward a bachelor鈥檚 degree at 91重口.
鈥淭his partnership is not just about streamlining the admissions processes,鈥� Moeller said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 also about making a significant contribution to developing well-prepared health care professionals. At a time when workforce shortages in the health fields are growing, this collaboration is another important step. By providing more opportunities for students to pursue careers in health care, we are directly addressing the critical shortage of health care providers across the nation. This is a cause that DMU is deeply committed to, and we are excited to have 91重口 join us in this mission.鈥�
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