May 28, 2020 | Midwestern University

Students from a variety of academic programs celebrate their graduation from Midwestern University.

On Friday, May 22^nd, Midwestern University celebrated the graduations of master’s and doctoral degree recipients who are beginning their professional careers in healthcare.

Nearly 1,500 graduates from Midwestern’s Illinois and Arizona campuses participated in online commencement ceremonies featuring video addresses from University administration and representatives from the Classes of 2020. Graduation celebrations for the students were hosted on social media platforms during the week leading up to Friday’s commencements.

As part of her keynote address, Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Midwestern University, acknowledged the many achievements of the graduates during their years of rigorous study and clinical experiences. She also encouraged them to remember the values they learned as Midwestern University students. “If you could be one thing, be kind. Be kind to your patients, be kind to your families, be kind to your new colleagues, and most importantly, be kind to yourself,” Dr. Goeppinger told the graduates. “As you go forward, go with compassion, go with care, go with kindness, and know that you are making a difference in the health and well-being of many people to come. You are the future of healthcare.”

Midwestern University Class of 2020 graduates by the numbers:

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
  • Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine: 193
  • Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine: 237
• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
  • College of Pharmacy-Glendale: 150
• Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.)
  • College of Dental Medicine-Illinois: 131
  • College of Dental Medicine-Arizona: 141
• Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.)
  
  •  College of Health Sciences – Downers Grove: 46
• Doctor of Optometry (O.D.)
  • Arizona College of Optometry: 51
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.)
  • College of Veterinary Medicine: 109
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)
  • College of Health Sciences – Downers Grove: 55
  • College of Health Sciences – Glendale: 52
• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.)
  • Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine: 29
• Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (M.S.)
  • College of Health Sciences – Downers Grove: 44
  • College of Health Sciences – Glendale: 50
• Master of Science in Cardiovascular Science (M.S.)
  • College of Health Sciences – Glendale: 32
• Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences (M.A.B.S.)
  • College of Graduate Studies – Downers Grove: 74
  • College of Graduate Studies – Glendale: 101
• Master of Biomedical Sciences (M.B.S.)
  • College of Graduate Studies – Downers Grove: 22
  • College of Graduate Studies – Glendale: 19

Each virtual commencement ceremony featured remarks from members of the graduating class and a special recognition for students pursuing military healthcare careers.