Midwestern University Graduates Celebrate Graduation and Prepare for Successful Healthcare Careers

Midwestern University celebrated the graduations of master’s and doctoral degree recipients who are beginning their professional careers in healthcare at several ceremonies during the months of May and June on the Downers Grove, IL, and Glendale, AZ campuses. More than 1,600 graduates participated in the 13 commencement ceremonies.

As part of the ceremonies, 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. Dr. Goeppinger encouraged the graduates to remember the values they learned as Midwestern University students.

“As you go forward from Midwestern University, go with absolute pride. Your faculty believe in your abilities and have prepared you to be part of a wonderful profession that gives back and cares for others,” she said. “If you can only be one thing -- be kind. Be kind to your patients, your family, your colleagues, and most importantly, be kind to yourself.” 

The commencement ceremonies featured remarks from members of the graduating classes and included special recognition for students beginning their healthcare careers in the military.
 

Midwestern University Class of 2023 graduates by the numbers:

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.):

• Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine: 196
• Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine: 231

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.):

• College of Pharmacy, Glendale: 120

Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.):

• College of Dental Medicine-Illinois: 139
• College of Dental Medicine-Arizona: 145

Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.):

• College of Health Sciences – Downers Grove: 50

Doctor of Optometry (O.D.):

• Arizona College of Optometry: 56
• Chicago College of Optometry: 51

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.):

• College of Veterinary Medicine: 125

Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.):

• College of Health Sciences – Downers Grove: 42
• College of Health Sciences – Glendale: 50

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.):

• Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine: 34

Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.):

• College of Health Sciences – Glendale: 4

Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (M.S.):

• College of Health Sciences – Downers Grove: 42
• College of Health Sciences – Glendale: 48

Master of Science in Cardiovascular Science (M.S.):

• College of Health Sciences – Glendale: 37

Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences (M.A.B.S.):

• College of Graduate Studies – Downers Grove: 47
• College of Graduate Studies – Glendale: 59

Master of Biomedical Sciences (M.B.S.):

• College of Graduate Studies – Downers Grove: 18
• College of Graduate Studies – Glendale: 20

Master of Science in Precision Medicine (M.S.):

• College of Graduate Studies – Downers Grove: 3
• College of Graduate Studies – Glendale: 7

Post-Graduate Certificate in Precision Medicine:

• College of Graduate Studies – Glendale: 6

Master of Public Health (M.P.H.):

• College of Graduate Studies – Downers Grove: 3
• College of Graduate Studies – Glendale: 7

Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Leadership in Global Health for Complex Systems (M.S.N.):

• College of Health Sciences – Glendale: 2