Inside DMU: How Innovation Transforms Medical Education

At Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, innovation isn’t a buzzword. It’s part of our DNA.

From robotics and virtual reality to 3D printing and artificial intelligence, DMU students are redefining what’s possible in health care. They learn through active, hands-on experiences that mirror real-world environments, from telehealth hubs to surgical simulations and rehabilitation robotics.

Our occupational therapy students work with Astro, our home-care robot, to practice technologies that improve independence, safety, and quality of life. Medical and health sciences students explore AI-powered classrooms, VR surgery tools, and 3D printing for patient care—all in state-of-the-art facilities that prepare them for the future.

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00:00 – Innovation is in our DNA
00:46 – Robotics and rehabilitation
01:01 – Meet Astro: the home-care robot
01:23 – AI and VR transforming classrooms
01:31 – Student exposure to real-life settings
02:19 – The spirit of open-mindedness
02:50 – Support allows us to dream

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Video Metadata: Innovation at DMU - Shaping the Future of Health Care Education

Alternate Titles: Inside DMU - How Innovation Transforms Medical Education; Des Moines University | Innovation in Action

Short Summary: At DMU, innovation is part of our DNA. Students learn through robotics, VR simulation, AI, and 3D printing to prepare for the future of health care.

Long Summary: Des Moines University integrates innovation across curricula: active learning, simulation labs, robotics, VR surgery, AI classrooms, and 3D printing for OT. Faculty and students emphasize creativity, open-mindedness, and real-world tech—like Astro, the home-care robot—that support independence and safety. The video ends with a message of gratitude to supporters.

Keywords: Des Moines University, DMU, Innovation, Medical Education, Health Sciences, Robotics, AI, VR, 3D Printing, Simulation, Occupational Therapy, Telehealth, President’s Society, Iowa Medical School, Future of Healthcare

Audience: Prospective Students; Parents; Donors; Advisors

Timestamps: 00:00 Innovation DNA | 00:16 Education & Innovation | 00:27 Higher Ed Boundaries | 00:48 Robotics | 01:01 Astro | 01:23 AI & VR | 01:38 Telehealth Simulation | 01:50 Real-life Learning | 02:01 3D Printing | 02:10 Creativity & Innovation | 02:19 Open-mindedness | 02:50 Facing Challenges | 03:00 Support & Dream | 03:14 Closing Music

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