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You Want to Make a Difference
At Midwestern University, we do everything it takes to help you become everything you want to be.
25,000+
alumni
successfully practicing
across all 50 states.
215,000+
patients
served at our clinics in Glendale
and Downers Grove.
$31.5
million+
total annual
research investment.
Happening now at Midwestern University
Virtual Arizona Regional Brain Bee
Join us for this annual neuroscience competition for high school students.
Glendale, AZ
Midwestern University Official Statement for Winter Quarter 2020-2021 on Our Campuses
Midwestern University’s Campuses in Downers Grove, IL, and Glendale, AZ will continue the hybrid learning model for the Winter 2021 academic quarter.
Message of Support and Action
June 05, 2020
Midwestern University has historically been an organization that stands on our principles, mission and values. We care deeply about all people, all students, and those who entrust their careers with us.
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Safely on Campus
Midwestern University Receives $100,000 Grant for Vision Medical Assistance Program
December 10, 2020
Midwestern University has received a $100,000 grant from the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust, which will be directed to the Arizona College of Optometry’s Vision Medical Assistance Program.
Glendale, AZ
Midwestern University Announces Diversity Scholarship Recipients
December 07, 2020
Midwestern University is pleased to announce the first recipients of the new Diversity Scholarship that provides need-based scholarships for qualified students on both the Downers Grove, Illinois, and Glendale, Arizona campuses.
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CCOM Students Focus on Professional Development
December 01, 2020
Students from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) are working to develop programs to enhance their networking and professional skills. The Student Osteopathic Medical Association’s (SOMA) Professional Development Committee on the Downers Grove Campus are offering a variety of virtual events to encourage first- and second-year medical students to develop in areas that extend beyond academia.
Downers Grove, IL
Midwestern University Official Statement for Winter Quarter 2020-2021 on Our Campuses
November 23, 2020
Midwestern University’s Campuses in Downers Grove, IL, and Glendale, AZ will continue the hybrid learning model for the Winter 2021 academic quarter.
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Celine Gabai, O.D.
Arizona College of Optometry, 2017
I use my clan and kinship terms with my patients to make them feel welcome and more at ease.
Carla Gallevo
College of Graduate Studies, 2021
With the faculty's guidance, I know that I will not only be successful in my studies, but I will also be a well-rounded individual who can quickly adapt to any future work environment.
Joseph Delgado
Chicago College of Optometry, 2024
At Midwestern, I know my voice will be heard and I know I will have a strong hand in deciding my path through the four-year program.
Caitlyn Albano
College of Health Sciences, Clinical Psychology, 2024
I fell in love with the school’s atmosphere and the energy it had. It was honestly one of my most challenging and memorable interview experiences, and it gave me the ability to meet a lot of the faculty and get a sense of the true environment there.
Safely on Campus
Stay Safe - Healthy Distance
Stay Safe - Three Things We Can Do
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Physical Therapy Program - Downers Grove
Clinical Psychology Program - Downers Grove
One
Health
Initiative
The principles of the One Health Initiative are a core component of our healthcare philosophy. One Health Initiative recognizes that the health of humans is connected to the health of animals and the environment.
Mission
&
Vision
Our mission is to provide you with the tools, the guidance and the support you need to achieve success as a compassionate, skilled, and community-oriented healthcare professional.
Our
History
Midwestern University has a proud and impressive history. For over a century, Midwestern University has been meeting the educational needs of the healthcare community.
Our
Leadership
Our University leaders have one goal in mind: providing the best educational opportunities for students in order to create an outstanding team of healthcare professionals.
Two Great Campuses. Unlimited Possibilities.
We are here to help you succeed. Every step of the way. At Midwestern University, you’ll benefit from hands-on training, expert faculty mentors, and patient-focused programs. No matter which campus you choose, we are ready to help you realize your dream of being a healthcare professional.