Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the following organizations. If you're interested in a joint provider partnership, please email cme@dmu.edu with your educational activity agenda and intended target audience. 

Other healthcare professionals, such as social workers, physical therapists, and physician assistants, can receive certificates of participation. 

 

American Academy of Physician Assistants

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit to eligible PA preceptors. Preceptors may be awarded 2 CME credits per student per week of clinical teaching, without limit.

Approval is valid from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2027. AAPA reference number: CME-2014052.

   

 

American Osteopathic Association

In accordance with the AOA Accreditation Requirements for CME Category 1 CME Sponsors, DMU received a perfect score on the document survey, including outcomes measurement data, and is awarded Level 5 Accreditation with Commendation status as a Category 1 CME Sponsor. More information. 

Accredited through April 2027.

   
 

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

BOC AP#: P509 through December 31, 2025.

   

 

Council on Podiatric Medical Education

Approved through March 2027.

   


 

Iowa Medical Society

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has been reviewed by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®) and the Iowa Medical Society and awarded Accreditation with Commendation for six (6) years as a provider of continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. Accreditation in the ACCME System seeks to assure the medical community and the public that [Provider name] delivers education relevant to clinicians’ needs, is evidence-based, is evaluated for effectiveness, and is independent of commercial influence.

The accreditation term is effective from September 1, 2021, through August 31, 2027.