Des Moines University has partnered with institutions in Nebraska and Ohio to provide more access to certain degree programs. (Photo courtesy of Des Moines University)
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has expanded its network of partnerships with out-of-state universities, having announced multiple new agreements this week.
Institutions in Nebraska and Ohio partnered with Des Moines University to create opportunities for students to continue their medical education, with the private university offering guaranteed interviews, seats and dual degrees for certain programs.
One of these universities is Central State University, according to a news release from Des Moines University, a historically Black college and university located in Wilberforce, Ohio. Qualified students from the institution will have guaranteed interviews in DMU doctorate programs of osteopathic medicine, podiatric medicine and physical therapy, as well as masters of science degrees in physician assistant studies, anatomy and biomedical sciences and an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in biomedical sciences.
“This partnership recognizes the mission of both our institutions in supporting and carrying out the common good,” said Kimberly Brown, vice president for academic and student affairs at DMU, in the release. “It also emphasizes a mutual commitment to fair access and the development of quality programs that put students first.”
Other programs will reserve one seat annually for these students in the doctor of occupational therapy program and Health Professions Advanced Summer Scholars, a summer program for undergraduate students to learn more about careers in medicine, health care and science, according to the release.
Chadron State College, a public college located in Chadron, Nebraska, has also partnered with DMU for guaranteed program interviews and a new “3+3 partnership” in which qualified Chadron State students can start attending DMU in their junior year in order to complete undergraduate degree and doctorate credits at the same time.
This partnership applies to DMU’s doctor of occupational therapy program and includes one guaranteed seat to the program annually, according to a news release, with “similar concurrent credit opportunities” provided in the university’s master of public health and master of health care administration programs. Students will be able to transfer up to 22 credit hours to Chadron State College.
“Chadron State College has a strong reputation for graduating students who are well-prepared for success in the health professions,” said Kimberly Paddock-O’Reilly, Chadron State College vice president for academic affairs, in the release . “We are delighted to partner with DMU to provide new pathways for our graduates wishing to develop into highly competent and compassionate health professionals who will make a difference in the communities they serve.”
Students from Chadron State College will also have access to guaranteed interviews in the same programs as those available to Central State University, excepting the master of science in anatomy and interdisciplinary Ph.D. in biomedical sciences programs.