Faculty

Anne Kiraly-Alvarez, O.T.D., OTR/L

Dr. Kiraly-Alvarez  has worked as an occupational therapist primarily with children, adolescents, and young adults in school-based settings. She holds three degrees from the University of Illinois at Chicago, including a Bachelor of Science in Movement Sciences, a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, and a Doctor of Occupational Therapy.  Her doctoral project focused on enhancing the clinical utility of the Pediatric Volitional Questionnaire (PVQ).    Dr. Kiraly-Alvarez has completed several research projects investigating various occupational therapy interventions with adults

Faculty

Christopher Hovorka, Ph.D., CPO, FAAOP

I acquired formal training (Bachelor of Science and clinical residencies) in Orthotics and Prosthetics (O&P) and certification in O&P (American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics) followed by several years of clinical practice in a variety of settings (i.e., large institutional medical centers, multiple-office regional O&P centers and small private practice O&P office. In academia and research), I acquired formal training in education and research via graduate degrees in Allied Health Science (Master of Science) and Applied Physiology/Movement Science (PhD).  I

Faculty

Anthony Peluso, DrPH

Dr. Anthony Peluso is an Assistant Professor in the Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) Program at MWU. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Science and Sociology from the University of Pittsburgh and both Master and Doctor of Public Health degrees from East Tennessee State University. Dr. Peluso is located on the MWU Glendale Campus. In addition to teaching in the M.P.H. Program, Dr. Peluso advises M.P.H. dual degree students, provides guest lectures and assists with case study exercises in other MWU programs, serves as the co-faculty advisor of the Sun Protection Outreach

Faculty

Adebayo James Molehin, Ph.D., M.S.

Dr. Molehin earned his Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) and Master of Science (M.S.) degrees from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria; Master of Research (M. Res.) degree from the University of Glasgow, United Kingdom; and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree from the University of Queensland, Australia. He obtained his postdoctoral training at the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Australia and at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), USA. He instructed a variety of pre-medical courses at Griffith University, Australia and also taught graduate-level courses

Scholarships

Scholarships

Assessment Outcomes

Assessment Outcomes

Stories

Christine Mendoza

I attended Midwestern University because I would be able to stay close to my family. I also chose Midwestern for the state-of-the-art clinic and resources that are available for us to use. The amazing faculty-to-student ratio was also enticing.

Stories

Edwin Thompson, CRNA, Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice `22

Edwin Thompson

Our Colleges

Midwestern University has several different colleges among the two campuses that cover a wide range of medical education topics, including Osteopathic Medicine, and Pharmacy.

All Things Pharmacy

All Things Pharmacy