1. Des Moines University
Kara thompson do

2. Plant a seed

3. Win-Win scenario Minnesota needs physicians (specifically FM)
Des Moines University needs rotation spots

4. Des Moines

5. Des Moines, IA State Capitol Population about 500,000
Forbes called us best city for young adults
High “stick” factor

6. Des Moines University

7. Des Moines University Mission
To improve lives in our global community by educating diverse groups of highly competent and compassionate health professionals.

8. Des Moines University One of the oldest medical schools in the US
One of the largest medical schools in the US (220/year)
Non-profit, mission-driven
Programs include DO, DPM, PA, DPT, MPS, MHA, MS

9. Osteopathic Medicine
Osteopaths can do same things allopaths can do (prescribe, operate, diagnose) but we are trained in manipulation along with a philosophy of treating the whole person.
Merger of the AOA and ACGME for all residency programs
Number of DO graduates nation-wide increased by 42% from 2010 to 2016

10. DMU-COM Success
Our COMLEX pass rates and scores are consistently above average
Class of 2016 COMLEX 3 –100% pass rate, highest average and highest pass rate in nation (one student scored 999)
Class of 2019 COMLEX 1 – 99.5% pass rate
Our USMLE pass rates and scores are consistently at average with MD schools
100% Match Rate 4 years in a row

11. DMU students are well-trained
Multiple SIM experiences
Many standardized patient encounters
Ultrasound is embedded into our curriculum
Training in cultural competency and diversity

12. Minnesota’s need
Minnesota will have an increased need of more primary care physicians in 2030 (class starting medical school 2023) – an increase in 28%
Robert Graham Center

13. Des Moines University and Family Medicine
Top producers of Family Medicine Physicians in the nation AAFP (3-year rolling average)

14. Match to Primary Specialties
DMU
University of Iowa
University of MN
KCUMB
2017
2016 FM
28.9%
23.3%
6.9%
14.6%
18.8%
17.4%
16.9%
13.8% IM
19.4%
17.1%
10.1%
12.8%
20.1%
24.3%
26.4%
Peds
6.6%
8.1%
6.3%
7.6%
9.5%
14.9%
7.9%

15. Why do our students choose FM as a career?
Many of our specialty lectures are taught by Family Medicine physicians
Our Family Medicine faculty have a long commitment to their profession
Our clinic is mainly Family Medicine physicians
Lots of exposure to good Family Medicine preceptors on clinical rotations
We have a culture of support, inclusion, and teamwork
Admissions looks for students who share those values

16. Our FM faculty

17. Where do our student come from?
2017
2016
2015 MN 34 IA 40 33 39 CA 27 21 IL WI 19 15 17

18. How many of our students go to MN for residency?
2017
2016
2015
Total 18
Total 16
Total 17
FM – 10
FM – 4
FM - 14
IM – 2
IM - 2
Psych – 3
Psych – 5
ER - 1
Rad - 1
Rad - 2
Prelim - 2
Peds - 3

19. Where our DO graduates practice

20. Where do our graduates practice?

21. Current MN “yearlong” sites for our 3rd year students
Mayo Albert Lea/Austin – 2
Mayo Mankato – 2
Winona – 2
Ridgeview – 2
Affiliated (Marshall/Wilmer) – 1
Total of 9 spots in Minnesota/year

22. What if there were more rotation opportunities for DMU students in Minnesota?
If there were more rotation opportunities, DMU would get even more applicants from Minnesota
Minnesota would likely get more students back for residency and to practice

23. We have the demand
Many DMU students want to go to Minnesota to train and to practice

24. Imagine a partnership

25. Regional Partner Site in Minnesota
20 plus students annually
Based in Twin Cities area
Some rural rotations preferred
Regional Assistant Dean (part-time), clinical coordinator, admin assistance provided
True partnership in education

26. Current Models Unity Point Hospitals Des Moines Mercy Des Moines
South Chicago (Metro South/Zmedi Group/Advocate)
Aurora (Milwaukee, Oshkosh, Kenosha, West Allis, Sheboygan)

27. What does DMU bring? Tradition of training great students
Preceptor benefits
Students who want to be in Minnesota
Trainees that are hard-working and culturally competent
Facility support

28. Can we create a path?

29. For more information… Dr Kara Thompson – 515-271-1549
Dr Jen Latterell –