Physician Associate/Assistant

The Physician Associate/Assistant bachelor's degree program at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center is located in West Des Moines, IA. This private nonprofit institution offers the program under CIP code 51.0912 in the physician assistant studies field, providing students with the academic and clinical preparation needed to practice medicine in collaboration with supervising physicians.

Des Moines University also offers a bachelor's-level program in Health/Health Care Administration/Management, giving students an adjacent health professions pathway at the same institution. The physician associate program prepares graduates for patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment across primary and specialty care settings.