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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
Midwestern University Official Statement for Fall Quarter on Our Campuses
Midwestern University’s Campuses in Downers Grove, IL, and Glendale, AZ are welcoming back additional students, faculty, and staff this fall.
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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Welcome Back
Midwestern University Introduces the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine
October 28, 2020
Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Midwestern University, is pleased to announce that the Podiatric Medicine Program at the University’s Glendale Campus is now the Midwestern University Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine, effective October 1, 2020.
Glendale, AZ
DOCARE Ernest A. Allaby Founder’s Award Posthumously Honors Dr. Donald Jarnagin
October 21, 2020
The beloved founding Dean of the Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry, Donald E. Jarnagin, O.D., has been posthumously recognized for his many years of selfless service to those in need by DOCARE International.
Glendale, AZ
CCOM Student Earns Golden Stethoscope Award for Research
October 06, 2020
A student from Midwestern University’s Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) recently received first-place in the Golden Stethoscope Award from the Indian American Medical Association of Illinois for her research project focused on identifying new interventions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Downers Grove, IL
AZCOM, CCOM Establish New Minority Scholarship Funds
September 29, 2020
The Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM) and the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) at Midwestern University have announced the establishment of new scholarship funds intended to foster student body diversity and extend opportunities for healthcare students from underrepresented minority groups.
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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.
Deborah Chambers
College of Health Sciences, Occupational Therapy, 2022
Midwestern stood out from other programs in that the faculty's experience… gave me confidence that they not only knew their field but also knew how to disseminate the knowledge of their field in an expert manner.
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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.