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  1. Midwestern University Appoints New Dean of Students

    Midwestern University is proud to announce that Shannon Sesterhenn, M.S., Ed.D., has been appointed as the new Dean of Students for both the Glendale, Arizona and Downers Grove, Illinois campuses.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    Shannon Sesterhenn headshot at Glendale campus
  2. AZCOPT Students Provide Free Eye Care for Resettling Refugees

    Optometry students and members of SVOSH assisted VOSH in giving eyecare to about 185 refugees from Afghanistan, Latin America, Ukraine, and several parts of Africa.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    Optometry students pose for a group photo outside the Community Foundation building.
  3. MET Academy Offers Local High School Students a Glimpse into Dental Medicine

    Peoria High School students experienced hands-on lab activities in exploration of a future career in dental medicine.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    High school students viewing a presentation in the dental medicine lab.
  4. Neurology Talk Explores Advice, Experience, and Career Options for Students

    Dr. Bajwa shared his experience and case studies with the medical students.

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Dr. Bajwa presents to a group of students about neurology.
  5. Ceremony Marked Rite of Passage for Nurses to Begin Rotations

    Ceremony recognizes student accomplishments

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    • AZ - Glendale
    Exceptional Nurses Being Honored
  6. CCOM Holds Annual Mini Medical School for Aspiring Healthcare Students

    Mini Medical School offers local high school and college students a glimpse into the healthcare field

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    • IL - Downers Grove
  7. Veterinary Students Learn Lifesaving Skills during RECOVER BLS & ALS Certification Day

    Students received hands-on practice for basic and advanced life support for small animals.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    Veterinary medicine students practice CPR on dog manikins.
  8. Physical Therapy Institutes Assist Patients with Rotator Cuff Issues

    Patients suffering from pain associated with rotator cuff tears can receive movement therapy and other treatment.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    Doctor demonstrates shoulder exercises to woman.
  9. Midwestern University Launches First-Generation Initiative, Honor Society

    Midwestern University offers support to first-generation students

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    • IL - Downers Grove
  10. Holiday Donations and Drives via Midwestern University Benefit Community

    Midwestern strives to give children in need a great holiday season through charitable efforts.

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    Student stands in front of WGN sign
  11. Occupational Therapy Students, Faculty Provide Snacks to Children in Need

    Midwestern University's chapter of the Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD) did their part to help with Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week.

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    OT Group picture with packed snacks
  12. Midwestern University Achieves New Milestones in Extramural Research and Sponsored Programs

    Sponsored program awards and extramural research offer several opportunities for research projects and training programs

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    Student sitting at computer in lab
  13. CVM Helps Prepare Veterinary Students for Real-World Finance Management

    Veterinary students learn financial preparation for the future

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    • AZ - Glendale
    AZ November 2022 Veterinary Medicine Lecture
  14. Faculty, Students Selected for American Medical Association Research Challenge Finals

    Midwestern University has the honor of being represented as one of five nationwide finalists.

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Faculty, students entering finals gather for a picture.
  15. Midwestern University Students Attend American Osteopathic Association’s Medical Conference

    Several students from CCOM went to the annual American Osteopathic Association’s Osteopathic Medical Education Conference to learn more about a variety of specialties.

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    Students attend the OMED conference and gather in front of the OMED sign.