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  1. Midwestern University Student Awarded Research to Prevent Blindness Fellowship

    David Sutter honored by prestigious national membership foundation, nonprofit organization

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    David Sutter Headshot in blue suit.
  2. Faculty Spotlight: Samantha Boburka, D.M.Sc., M.M.S., PA-C (CHS-Downers Grove PA ’11)

    Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Program, College of Health Sciences, Downers Grove

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Dr. Boburka profile picture in white lab coat in a physician assistant setting with equipment.
  3. Comprehensive Care Clinic Doctor Brings Olympic Mindset to Arizona Patients

    Dr. Shanyn Lancaster of the Midwestern University Comprehensive Care Clinic is a former top-tier collegiate athlete and current Medical Director of USA Gymnastics, and she wants to bring a winning mindset to her patients and residents.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • MWU Clinics
    Dr. Lancaster sitting in front of blue Olympics banner
  4. CCOM Graduate Honored for Global Service and Expertise in Tropical Disease

    Dr. Terrie Taylor was recently honored with the American Osteopathic Association's 2024 Distinguished Service Award.

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    Scene of Malawi city
  5. Glendale Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Summer Health Careers Institute for High School Students

    63 high school students traveled across the state to attend the 8-day Health Careers Institute program

    HCI 2024 Group Photo
  6. International Visiting Osteopaths visit Midwestern Facilities, Exchange Techniques

    Specialists from Belgium, Poland attend for training, campus tour

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Group picture of international visiting osteopaths with Dr. Heinking and the OMM student scholars.
  7. Midwestern University Faculty is the Second Woman to Become President of the American Osteopathic Association

    Teresa A. Hubka, DO, is named AOA President for 2024

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    CCOM stand outside Capitol Hill
  8. Student Spotlight: Madeline Lutz

    College of Health Sciences, Glendale Campus, Occupational Therapy Program, Class of 2025

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    • AZ - Glendale
    Madeline Lutz, OT (Glendale)
  9. High School Students Explore Healthcare Fields on Downers Grove Campus

    Second Health Careers Institute provides teens with mentorship, opportunity to explore facilities, and hands-on informational sessions

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    High school students group photo with mentors at the Health Careers Institute
  10. International Health Club Encourages Students to Explore Global Issues

    Students attending Midwestern University have several opportunities to learn about and participate in global health initiatives and international medicine.

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Optometry students helping with global health initiatives taking a group photo
  11. Annual Chippin’ In for Students Golf Event Supports Scholarships

    Fundraising event helps students pursue healthcare education

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Attendees play golf and drive the golf carts
  12. Midwestern University Faculty, Student Research Examines Connection Between Anxiety-like Behaviors and Combined Hormone Contraceptives

    Preliminary findings suggest synthetic estrogen could contribute to anxiety-related behavioral changes

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Dr. Prakapenka and Abigail Hegwood stand in front of their research poster.
  13. College of American Pathologists Selects Midwestern University Student for Prestigious Award

    Darby Naheedy earns the Distinguished Medical Student Award

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    The Pathology department honors Darby Needy at a ceremony.
  14. Midwestern University Student Creates Pediatric Dental Video to Ease Anxiety of Visiting the Dentist

    Occupational Therapy capstone project creates video with interdepartmental collaboration

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    • MWU Clinics
  15. Student Spotlight: Jack Berens

    College of Health Sciences, Clinical Psychology Program, Downers Grove, Class of 2028

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Jack Berens white coat profile photo