Vanessa Freedman, of Marblehead, was among 146 students honored in May by Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences for volunteering more than 50 hours during the 2023-24 academic year. Freedman is enrolled in DMU’s doctor of osteopathic medicine program.
In its seventh year, the DMU Student Awards program recognizes those who commit to representing DMU with integrity and upholding its institutional values of accountability, collaboration, honesty, inclusiveness, and wellness while volunteering, reporting, and reflecting on their experiences.
Located in West Des Moines, part of Iowa’s capital metro, Des Moines University offers 10 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.