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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.
$1.7
million+
invested in extramural
research projects.
Happening now at Midwestern University
Canceled: April Community Health Lecture Series
In conjunction with the CDC guidance regarding community events and the COVID-19 virus, Midwestern University has elected to cancel the April Community Health Lecture Series. Midwestern University appreciates your understanding and support as we take steps to protect our community’s health and safety.
Glendale, AZ
Allison Rushing, D.P.T.
College of Health Sciences, 2012
Being a student at Midwestern University was definitely hard work and fast-paced, but it was not competitive here. Everyone just wanted to help each other and in that aspect it was just really welcoming. People studied together and shared ideas.
Midwestern University Announces Tuition Freeze
March 31, 2020
Midwestern University is proud to educate the next generation of healthcare professionals. In light of recent events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Midwestern University has decided to freeze its tuition rates for the upcoming 2020-2021 academic year in order to best serve our students, the community, and the nation’s public health crisis.
Midwestern University
Midwestern University Announces Tuition Freeze
March 31, 2020
Midwestern University is proud to educate the next generation of healthcare professionals. In light of recent events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Midwestern University has decided to freeze its tuition rates for the upcoming 2020-2021 academic year in order to best serve our students, the community, and the nation’s public health crisis.
Midwestern University
Researcher Advocates for Federal Neuroscience Funding
March 16, 2020
Midwestern University faculty member on the Downers Grove Campus was among those selected by the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) to travel to Washington, D.C. to participate in the Society’s annual Capitol Hill Day on March 5, 2020.
Downers Grove, IL
Midwestern University Community to Go Bald in Support of Cancer Research
March 09, 2020
Midwestern University students, faculty members, and community residents will join forces on Thursday, March 12, 2020, to raise awareness and funds to battle childhood cancer.
Downers Grove, IL
Chicago College of Pharmacy Celebrates Commencement
March 06, 2020
Students from the Chicago College of Pharmacy celebrated the beginning of their professional careers at a commencement ceremony on Thursday, March 5, 2020, on the Downers Grove Campus of Midwestern University
Downers Grove, IL
Canceled: April Community Health Lecture Series
In conjunction with the CDC guidance regarding community events and the COVID-19 virus, Midwestern University has elected to cancel the April Community Health Lecture Series. Midwestern University appreciates your understanding and support as we take steps to protect our community’s health and safety.
Glendale, AZ
Canceled: Downers Grove Campus Open House
In conjunction with the CDC guidance regarding community events and the COVID-19 virus, Midwestern University has elected to cancel the Downers Grove Campus Open House scheduled for April 30. Midwestern University appreciates your understanding and support as we take steps to protect our community’s health and safety.
Downers Grove, IL
PA Alumni and Friends Reception
A social function held in conjunction with the American Academy of PAs Conference.
Midwestern University
May Community Health Lecture Series
Join Dr. Stephanie Shaver in a discussion on animal rehabilitation.
Glendale, AZ
Allison Rushing, D.P.T.
College of Health Sciences, 2012
Being a student at Midwestern University was definitely hard work and fast-paced, but it was not competitive here. Everyone just wanted to help each other and in that aspect it was just really welcoming. People studied together and shared ideas.
Barbara Adams
College of Health Sciences, 2014
I studied to become a podiatrist in part because of my own experiences working at a running shoe store.
Brooke Siesel
College of Health Sciences, 2018
Midwestern University helped me be a practitioner who can utilize my understanding of patients' occupations in therapy in order to help them to live life to the fullest.
Chessa Calabrese
College of Dental Medicine-Illinois, 2015
Not many aspiring dentists have the opportunity to help lead an entire dental program and I jumped at the chance to be a part of it. It's an honor to pave the way and set the bar for future CDMI classes.
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.