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Des Moines University, Voorhees University partner to offer guaranteed interviews, more to students • Iowa Capital Dispatch [1]
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Date: 2024-11
Des Moines University is working to improve diversity in medical education through a new partnership with historically Black college Voorhees University.
Students attending Voorhees University, located in South Carolina, will have access to concurrent degree options, guaranteed interviews and reserved seats in certain programs effective immediately, according to a news release.
“DMU’s partnership with Voorhees not only increases access to health science degrees, but also follows our mission to educate a diverse group of highly competent and compassionate students who will improve lives in our global community,” said Angela Walker Franklin, president and CEO of DMU, in the release. “Together, we are expanding our educational horizons and proving our commitment to inclusivity, innovation and academic excellence. We are paving the way to a brighter future for all students.”
Concurrent degree applications will be open to students starting the summer between their sophomore and junior years, according to the release, allowing them to earn their undergraduate degree from Vorhees and complete credits in DMU’s doctor of occupational therapy, master of health care administration or master of public health programs.
The university will offer guaranteed interviews to eligible Vorhees students in four doctorate programs, including biomedical sciences, physical therapy, podiatric medicine and osteopathic medicine, and three master of science programs, in anatomy, biomedical sciences and physician assistant studies, the release stated. To qualify students must meet DMU admission requirements.
DMU will also reserve two seats each year for selected Voorhees students, one in the doctor of occupational therapy program and the other in the Health Professions Advanced Summer Scholars Program, or Health P.A.S.S. Students who will fill the seats will be chosen based on grade point average, amount of observational or work experience, recommendations and academics, according to the release.
“This partnership reflects our commitment to providing Voorhees students with exceptional opportunities for academic and professional growth,” said Voorhees University president Ronnie Hopkins in the release. “By collaborating with DMU, we are empowering our students to pursue careers in health professions that will not only enhance their futures but also contribute to improving the well-being of communities nationwide.”
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