Midwestern University
Inspiring and Interdisciplinary Healthcare Education.
Midwestern University. Tomorrow’s Healthcare Team.
Academic Excellence
The Midwestern University Clinics
Midwestern University's curriculum include working with faculty on real patients at our university-operated clinics.
A Hands-on Learning Environment
Students get the patient experience necessary to help launch their successful healthcare careers.
Fully-licensed practitioners and graduate-level students work together to provide compassionate, quality healthcare using the latest technology in our state-of-the-art clinic facilities.
A true hands-on experience that enhances the MWU educational experience.
Making a Difference Worldwide
Today, CCOM graduates approximately 200 students each year and has celebrated more than 10,000 alumni.
A Milestone Worth Celebrating: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Midwestern University is celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) in 2025.
CCOM opened its doors in 1900. The school was established by J. Martin Littlejohn, D.O., and his brothers who shared a vision for a medical school that emphasized osteopathic principles.
Stats & Facts
Stories from Midwestern University
Joseph's Story
“I hope that the students see my passion, energy, and enthusiasm, and that it motivates them to find the joy of the content and the learning process.”
Sarah's Story
"I especially enjoy watching students become proficient in hands-on clinical skills, so that when they enter equine practice, they will be confident in themselves and instill trust in horse owners."
Dani's Story
“There are so many opportunities for leadership, different ways to explore medical specialties as early as the first year, and opportunities to network with MWU/CCOM alumni.”
Garred 's Story
"My family would have been considered below the poverty line, which came with its own challenges, but I knew that if I wanted to change the trajectory of my family, I had to be the change I wanted to see."
News at Midwestern
Midwestern University Events
Kenneth A. Suarez Research Day
Research Day is hosted by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs and the University Research Committee. The event is for faculty and students to present their research and is open to current students, faculty, and staff only.
8:00am – 5:00pm CDT
Downers Grove
CCOM Bridging Ceremony
The Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine commemorates the second year medical students' transition from the preclinical to the clinical years of medical school.
5:00 – 7:00pm CDT
Littlejohn Hall
Starts
PharmAcademy
Discover if Pharmacy is the Career for You. The program will run from June 23-27, 2025, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
9:00am – 3:00pm CDT
Centennial Hall
Campus Locations
Located just 25 miles west of Chicago. Students can study and live in the comfort and safety of a 105-acre campus in the suburbs and can practice at our University-owned clinics located just 10 minutes away.
Located just 15 minutes from downtown Phoenix. Students can study and live on our sprawling 143-acre campus and practice at our University-owned clinics located just across the street.