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Health Careers Institute Gives High Schoolers Hands-on Look at Healthcare Careers

High school juniors and seniors interested in healthcare were given an in-depth and hands-on look at potential careers in various disciplines at Midwestern University’s annual Health Careers Institute for High School Students, which took place from July 12 – 16.

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CCOM Student Earns Golden Stethoscope Award for Research

Midwestern University’s Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) is proud to announce that third-year student, Rachna Karumuri, is the honored recipient of the Golden Stethoscope Award from the Indian American Medical Association of Illinois for her research. Ms. Karumuri investigated the expression of two novel molecular biomarkers in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), the second most common form of skin cancer.

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Midwestern University and BHHS Legacy Foundation Celebrate 10 Years of Providing Healthcare Experiences for High Schoolers

Continuing a long-standing partnership, Midwestern University is pleased to announce that the BHHS Legacy Foundation has provided a $25,000 grant aimed at fostering healthcare career experiences for over 2,000 Valley high school students in 2022.

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Midwestern University Students Encourage Interest in Healthcare Careers

Students at Midwestern University’s Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) presented a unique learning opportunity designed to introduce 70 undergraduate and high school students from under-represented and minority communities to the many aspects of health science careers through virtual lectures, interactive demonstrations, and scientific exploration.

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Midwestern University’s Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology Students Come Together to Create Interprofessional Club

At Midwestern University, students learn about the importance of interprofessional collaboration through exposure to the One Health Initiative.

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CCOM Student Earns Prestigious Schweitzer Fellowship

A Midwestern University medical student has been selected for the nationally recognized Schweitzer Fellowship, a program for graduate students who aspire to become lifelong leaders in community service. Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine student Samantha Maurer (CCOM 2023) will participate in the year-long service-learning program that empowers Fellows to design and implement projects that help address the health needs of underserved Chicago communities. “I am looking forward to giving back to my community alongside other healthcare professionals who aspire to be well informed and committed to addressing healthcare inequities,” Samantha said.

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Learn about Risk of Falling at Midwestern University Health Fair

Midwestern University’s interprofessional healthcare team is offering a free health fair for community members to highlight the importance of decreasing the risk of falling in adult populations on Friday, October 7, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Multispecialty Clinic, located at 3450 Lacey Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515. According to the National Council on Aging, falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries for older Americans. While falls can threaten older adults’ safety and independence, and generate significant costs, there are steps people can take to reduce their likelihood of falling.

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College of Veterinary Medicine Students Get Hands-On Experience Providing Care to 320 Horses on the Navajo Nation Reservation

Students and faculty collaborate to provide care to 320 horses.

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Students Gain Critical Hands-On Skills Through Clinical Rotations at Midwestern University Clinics

Hands-on, clinical experiences are a crucial part of every healthcare student’s education. Midwestern University provides this opportunity to students at either an external site or at one of the many Midwestern University Clinics.