Des Moines University Doctor of Occupational Therapy

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Des Moines University Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Preparing students with the knowledge, skills and experience to provide occupational therapy services

09/04/2026

Thank you to Devina King- Queen Diva's Playhouse for sharing with our students!

09/03/2026

CENTRAL COLLEGE + DMU OTD

Students at Central College may be eligible for DMU's 3+3 OTD pathway.
☑️Bachelor's degree + doctorate in OT in as little as 6 years
☑️ Accelerated route to an OT career
☑️ Individualized advising and planning

Reach out today to learn how Central College students can accelerate their journey to becoming occupational therapists!

08/30/2026

🎉 Annual DMU OTD Advising Social! 🎉

Students, faculty, and staff came together for an evening of fun, laughter, and connection. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this night unforgettable! 💜

08/28/2026

Celebrating the final day of NAMI Provider Training! 🌟

Our students are gaining the knowledge and skills needed to lead the future of mental health care with confidence and compassion.

08/24/2026

✨ Celebrating Excellence at DMU Day of Celebration! ✨
We are proud to recognize our incredible faculty and staff who were honored at this year’s DMU Day of Celebration:

🏆 Dr. Nicci Kuhl – 2026 Steven R. Herwig, D.O. Faculty Service Award
🏆 Lauren Cunningham – 2025 Outstanding Staff Award
🏆 Dr. Emily Summerfield – 2026 Paul E. Emmans Outstanding Teaching Award

These awards highlight their commitment to service, excellence in teaching, and dedication to supporting our students and community.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Kuhl, Dr. Summerfield, and Lauren on these well-deserved achievements! 💜

08/21/2026

Our second-year students had a blast this summer! 💜

08/18/2026

Second-year OTD students stepped into the role of occupational therapists and worked through realistic neurologic case scenarios across ICU, acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient settings. 🌟

A huge shout out and thank you to Lindsey La Rue, DMU OTD Class of 2026 Alumni, for helping out in lab! 💜

08/15/2026

✨Exciting things are already happening in our OTD labs! ✨

During their first week of Foundations lab, our first-year students explored the complexity of occupation through a series of hands-on activities designed to challenge their thinking, foster collaboration, and deepen their understanding of what gives meaning and purpose to everyday life. We're excited to watch them continue growing as future occupational therapists! 💜

08/12/2026

✨ Happy first day of school, OTD students! ✨

Monday was the first day of the Fall 2026 term, today was the day of lab, and we're all so excited to be here! 💜

08/10/2026

🌟 Orientation Day! 🌟

We welcomed OTD Class of 2029 to campus at orientation on Friday! We couldn't be more excited to for classes to start and for the opportunity to get to know our new students! 💜

Address

8025 Grand Avenue
West Des Moines, IA
50266

Website

https://linktr.ee/otd_dmu

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