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CCOM Alumnus Elected to ACS Board of Governors Executive Committee
November 01, 2019
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine alumnus and Chair of the Midwestern University Alumni Senate Mark Alan Dobbertien, D.O., FACS, has been elected as a member of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Board of Governors Executive Committee. Dr. Dobbertien (CCOM 1987) was elected to a one-year term during the ACS Clinical Congress 2019, held October 27 to 31 in San Francisco, CA.
Midwestern University
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CDMA Students Volunteer to "Give Kids a Smile"
October 31, 2019
On Saturday, October 19, Midwestern University’s College of Dental Medicine-Arizona and the Midwestern University Dental Institute hosted Give Kids a Smile, part of the nationwide initiative to provide children with much-needed dental care at no cost to families. Over 200 patients aged 6 to 14 received free screenings and treatments including cleanings, sealants, fillings, and extractions – more than 720 procedures representing nearly $29,000 worth of free dental care.
Glendale, AZ
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Midwestern University Recognizes Community Outreach at Annual Fundraising Gala
October 28, 2019
Academic, healthcare, business, and community leaders from around the Valley of the Sun joined together at Midwestern University on Saturday, October 12th at the annual Bright Lights, Shining Stars gala, which recognizes and honors community service and leadership.
Glendale, AZ
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Speech-Language Students Show Support at Apraxia Walk
October 15, 2019
The Midwestern University Speech-Language Pathology Program and the Midwestern University chapter of the National Student Speech-Language and Hearing Association (NSSLHA) was a proud sponsor and participant of Chicago’s annual Walk for Apraxia on September 22, 2019.
Downers Grove, IL
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In the Shadow of the Dinosaurs: New Species Discovered in Brazil
August 13, 2019
A Midwestern University researcher has co-authored a paper published in the journal "Scientific Reports" detailing the discovery of a new reptile species in Brazil.
Glendale, AZ
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In Memoriam: Donald E. Jarnagin, O.D.
March 06, 2019
Midwestern University mourns the loss of Donald E. Jarnagin, O.D., retired Dean of the Arizona College of Optometry (AZCOPT), who passed away on March 3, 2019.
Glendale, AZ
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Midwestern University Appoints Marilyn Kent Tapajna to Board of Trustees
March 01, 2019
Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D., Midwestern University President and Chief Executive Officer, is pleased to announce that Marilyn Kent Tapajna, M.A.T., CCC-SLP/L has been appointed to the Midwestern University Board of Trustees.
Midwestern University
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Students Earn First Place in College Bowl
February 27, 2019
Midwestern University Speech-Language Pathology faculty and students from the Downers Grove Campus were among the more than 1,500 in attendance at the annual Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association convention in Rosemont, IL.
Downers Grove, IL
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Midwestern Graduate Featured in Emergency Medicine News Story
February 25, 2019
Arizona NBC affiliate KPNX Channel 12 recently spent two nights observing the emergency room at the Maricopa Medical Center. Midwestern University graduate Aaron Johnson, D.O. (AZCOM 2016) was one of the featured professionals in the story.
Glendale, AZ
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Midwestern University Researcher Featured in Evolution Documentary
February 22, 2019
Midwestern University’s Heather Smith, Ph.D., Director of Anatomical Laboratories and the Body Donation Program and Associate Professor of Anatomy, was featured as a guest expert in a new documentary, "The Secret History of Our Evolution - Part 2,” discussing her research team’s findings on the purpose of the appendix.
Glendale, AZ
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BASIS Chandler Student Wins Arizona Regional Brain Bee
February 12, 2019
On Monday, February 4th, Midwestern University welcomed some of Arizona’s top high school students for the annual Arizona Regional Brain Bee, an educational competition similar to a spelling bee that focuses on neuroscience. The 2019 Arizona Regional Brain Bee at Midwestern University was presented in partnership with the BHHS Legacy Foundation.
Glendale, AZ
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CCOM Student to Serve as SOMA Regional Trustee
January 29, 2019
Clara Hofman, a second-year student at Midwestern University’s Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) has been elected as the Region IV Trustee for the Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA).