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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

White Coat Ceremony: CCOM & CPDG

First year students will receive their clinical white coats at the White Coat Ceremony on October 7th. During the ceremony, students from each college will pledge their commitment to uphold the standards of tomorrow's healthcare team and preparing for their future as healthcare professionals.

Downers Grove, IL

Organization Fair Introduces New Opportunities for Students

September 22, 2023

Midwestern University held its annual organization fair in order to encourage student participation, volunteer work, and collaboration across a variety of healthcare professions. Over 40 student campus organizations, campus departments, community service agencies, and local vendors were present to offer opportunities to students.

Downers Grove, IL

Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

Organization Fair Introduces New Opportunities for Students

September 22, 2023

Midwestern University held its annual organization fair in order to encourage student participation, volunteer work, and collaboration across a variety of healthcare professions. Over 40 student campus organizations, campus departments, community service agencies, and local vendors were present to offer opportunities to students.

Downers Grove, IL

Midwestern University Welcomes New Students, Focuses on Community Service

September 22, 2023

The Midwestern University community embarks on the 2023-2024 academic year by welcoming 1,985 new students on both campuses who are starting their journey of becoming healthcare professionals. The Downers Grove Campus has 803 new students, and the Glendale Campus has 1,182 new students. The new students hail from all 50 states and include 61 international students. Students from all programs attended orientations and participated in a variety of activities, including white coat fittings, financial aid workshops, and interacting with peers further along in the healthcare programs. They were also welcomed by the deans of the individual colleges. Some of the healthcare programs added community service as part of their orientation.

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Research Projects Give Midwestern University Students Experience, Knowledge

September 19, 2023

Research projects at Midwestern University offer a number of growth and development opportunities for students going into healthcare fields. This experience also assists students in becoming well-rounded healthcare providers and fully prepared for a variety of challenges in their careers.

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Midwestern University Welcomes “Unexpected” New Community Member

September 12, 2023

Unexpectedly, a new addition to the Glendale Campus community arrived in the form of Basil, a calf that was born to a cow that was donated to the University’s Animal Health Institute last November.

Glendale, AZ

White Coat Ceremony: CCOM & CPDG

First year students will receive their clinical white coats at the White Coat Ceremony on October 7th. During the ceremony, students from each college will pledge their commitment to uphold the standards of tomorrow's healthcare team and preparing for their future as healthcare professionals.

Downers Grove, IL

Arizona Regional Brain Bee

Join us for this annual neuroscience competition for high school students.

Glendale, AZ

Liana Johnson

Physical Therapy Program, College of Health Sciences, Glendale, Class of 2025

I began to understand the need for public health-educated individuals in all disciplines, including healthcare, if we are to address the complex health problems that our communities face.

Anne Kiraly-Alvarez, O.T.D., OTR/L

Seeing our alumni make a difference in their communities, take on leadership roles, and influence the profession makes me proud to be an educator.

Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

 

Physical Therapy Program - Downers Grove

 

Clinical Psychology Program - Downers Grove

 

Master of Biomedical Sciences - Downers Grove

 

Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences - Downers Grove

 

College of Dental Medicine - Illinois

Students walking by reflecting pond

Diversity Equity & Inclusion


At Midwestern University, diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our academic life, campus community, and clinical practice. We value and celebrate the diverse backgrounds of each of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and patients. We strongly believe that a diverse and welcoming campus leads to innovation, creativity, collaboration, and understanding - values that are foundation aspects of healthcare education and patient care delivery. Diversity enriches the educational and employment experience for everyone and is a necessary part of excellence. We embrace open access to education and opportunity for everyone, and we are unequivocal in our support of underrepresented and historically marginalized groups. We also recognize that there is more work to be done. To ensure these ideals are upheld, we have established the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and have committed additional resources to further develop a fully inclusive community.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy Statement

Cows from our Animal Health Institute at the Glendale Campus.

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.

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One Health Initiative + One Health Initiative +
Belltower on IL Campus

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.

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Mission & Vision + Mission & Vision +
Original CCO Campus

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.

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Our History + Our History +
Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D., President & CEO

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.

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Our Leadership + Our Leadership +
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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.

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