WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (December 4, 2024) — High school and college students interested in health-care careers are invited to Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences' Mini Medical School, a free four-week program designed to provide hands-on insights into the medical field. Held every Tuesday evening in February 2025, the program offers a unique opportunity to work alongside DMU faculty and students in an engaging, real-world learning environment.
Mini Medical School participants will gain valuable experience through interactive sessions focused on solving medical challenges, understanding disease processes, and learning about career opportunities in health-care. Each ninety-minute session explores a different facet of medical science and clinical reasoning. Students will begin by learning how health-care professionals evaluate symptoms and diagnose patients before diving into the science behind conditions such as fever, exploring pharmacology and genetics, and tackling advanced clinical-case scenarios.
DMU's Mini Medical School is designed for students who are curious about health sciences or already considering careers in medicine. The program, held at DMU's state-of-the-art campus at 8025 Grand Ave in West Des Moines, offers an innovative setting where students can gain hands-on experience while connecting with mentors and like-minded peers.
Registration for Mini Medical School is now open and will remain available until January 31, 2025. Space is limited to ensure personalized attention and a high-quality experience, so early registration is encouraged. Participation is free, but students are asked to commit to attending all four sessions.
For more information or to register, visit dmu.edu/minimed or contact studentlife@dmu.edu.
Located in West Des Moines, part of Iowa's capital metro, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences offers ten graduate-level professional-degree programs in anatomy, biomedical sciences, health-care administration, occupational therapy, osteopathic medicine, physical therapy, physician-assistant studies, podiatric medicine, and public health. Founded in 1898, the institution offers superior academics in a collaborative environment. DMU students' scores on national examinations, pass-rates on board certifications, and match-rates for medical-residency programs are consistently higher than national averages and rates at peer institutions.
