The College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (CPMS) was established in 1981 as one of the colleges of Des Moines University. As the profession’s first college within a health sciences university, CPMS provides a unique opportunity for students and the podiatric medical profession to focus on the delivery of podiatric medical services as an integral part of the health care team.

Mission

To educate a diverse group of highly competent and compassionate podiatric health professionals to improve lives in our global community.

Vision

• Education: The College will be a model for innovative podiatric medical education, committed to training podiatric physicians of the future.
• Research: The College will be a cultivator of distinctive faculty and student researchers who discover and disseminate new knowledge.
• Clinic: Des Moines University Foot and Ankle clinic will provide high quality patient care and educational experiences dedicated to improving health and wellness.
• Service and Policy: The College will continue to lead in select community service areas and advocate for policy issues that improve the well-being of our community and advance the podiatric profession.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:  The College will continue its leading role among podiatric training programs in its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion within the curriculum and clinic.