Healthcare education is what we do at Midwestern University. We are committed to your success. Our faculty are
focused on preparing their future colleagues to lead the way in 21st-century healthcare practice.
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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
Give Kids a Smile
College of Dental Medicine - Arizona students provide FREE dental care to children.
Glendale, AZ
Kimberly McKinnon, D.O.
I hope they learn O.M.T. can be fun and that it is an art as much as a science. Finding and treating dysfunction through the myriad techniques we have developed that save a patient time, pain, and frustration puts our body IQ to the test every day, which often enhances our ability in our other clinical purviews.
Faculty, Students Selected for American Medical Association Research Challenge Finals
December 01, 2023
Representing Midwestern University as one of five nationwide finalists at the American Medical Association (AMA) Research Challenge Finals are Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) students Srujith Medharametla (CCOM ’26) and Garrett Borger (CCOM ’26), who conducted a research project under the direction of Isabel Martinez-Pena y Valenzuela, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Physiology, College of Graduate Studies on the Downers Grove Campus. The AMA Research Challenge is a national multi-specialty research conference for medical students, international medical graduates, fellows, and residents to present and show their research. Dr. Martinez-Pena y Valenzuela, Srujith, and Garrett will be at the finals in February.
Downers Grove, IL
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Faculty, Students Selected for American Medical Association Research Challenge Finals
December 01, 2023
Representing Midwestern University as one of five nationwide finalists at the American Medical Association (AMA) Research Challenge Finals are Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) students Srujith Medharametla (CCOM ’26) and Garrett Borger (CCOM ’26), who conducted a research project under the direction of Isabel Martinez-Pena y Valenzuela, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Physiology, College of Graduate Studies on the Downers Grove Campus. The AMA Research Challenge is a national multi-specialty research conference for medical students, international medical graduates, fellows, and residents to present and show their research. Dr. Martinez-Pena y Valenzuela, Srujith, and Garrett will be at the finals in February.
Downers Grove, IL
Midwestern University Community Event Provides Insights on Aphasia and Stroke
November 28, 2023
The Midwestern University Speech-Language Pathology Program and the University chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) hosted an event to provide information and insight into aphasia and stroke. Aphasia is a language disorder that occurs due to damage to parts of the brain that process various aspects of language and communication. Students in several healthcare fields of study from the College of Health Sciences (CHS) and the Chicago College of Optometry (CCO) gave presentations about their expertise, and community members living with aphasia or the aftereffects of a stroke shared their experiences. About 126 faculty, students, and members of the community were in attendance.
Downers Grove, IL
Midwestern University Students Attend American Osteopathic Association’s Medical Conference
November 20, 2023
Several Midwestern University students from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) went to the annual American Osteopathic Association’s (AOA) OMED (Osteopathic Medical Education Conference) in Florida, where thousands of healthcare professionals, osteopathic physicians, medical students, and undergraduate students gathered. Attendees had the opportunity to learn more about a variety of specialties and meet each other.
Downers Grove, IL
Midwestern Faculty Member Part of Team that Discovered New Dinosaur Species
November 16, 2023
Eric Gorscak, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Anatomy, College of Graduate Studies (CGS) is part of an international research team that identified a new species of the titanosaur dinosaur in Egypt called Igai semkhu. The species lived about 75 million years ago and is part of a group of herbivore dinosaurs with long necks.
Downers Grove, IL
Kimberly McKinnon, D.O.
I hope they learn O.M.T. can be fun and that it is an art as much as a science. Finding and treating dysfunction through the myriad techniques we have developed that save a patient time, pain, and frustration puts our body IQ to the test every day, which often enhances our ability in our other clinical purviews.
Larry Williams D.D.S., M.P.H.
I’m known for my stories. When I tell a story, it’s clinically based on what we’re discussing in class. My experience and background are a little different than most dentists. I was never in a single facility. I’ve had experiences all over the world with military dentistry.
Captain David Good
CRNA, M.S.N., Assistant Professor, Nurse Anesthesia, College of Health Sciences
Captain David Good, CRNA, M.S.N., Assistant Professor, Nurse Anesthesia, College of Health Sciences
Mihika Iyer
Osteopathic Medicine Program, Downers Grove, Class of 2026
I got activated for the COVID-19 Task Force. I spent four months vaccinating people against COVID-19 in different cities throughout the state of Illinois. I vaccinated about 1,000 people.
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
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.
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.