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You Want to Make a Difference
At Midwestern University, we do everything it takes to help you become everything you want to be.
25,000+
alumni
successfully practicing
across all 50 states.
215,000+
patients
served at our clinics in Glendale
and Downers Grove.
$31.5
million+
total annual
research investment.
Happening now at Midwestern University
Virtual Arizona Regional Brain Bee
Join us for this annual neuroscience competition for high school students.
Glendale, AZ
Midwestern University Official Statement for Winter Quarter 2020-2021 on Our Campuses
Midwestern University’s Campuses in Downers Grove, IL, and Glendale, AZ will continue the hybrid learning model for the Winter 2021 academic quarter.
Message of Support and Action
June 05, 2020
Midwestern University has historically been an organization that stands on our principles, mission and values. We care deeply about all people, all students, and those who entrust their careers with us.
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Message and Information on COVID-19 Vaccines
Midwestern Students Partner with Local Agencies to Host Valentine’s Event
February 12, 2021
Midwestern University students recently hosted a virtual Valentine’s Dance for 80 clients from the South East Association for Special Parks and Recreation (SEASPAR), the Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA), and the West Chicago High School Best Buddies Program. The virtual event was organized by students in the Clinical Psychology Program and sponsored by the College of Health Sciences, the Office of Student Services, and the Clinical Psychology Program.
Downers Grove, IL
Midwestern PA Program Alumnus Becomes Youngest NCCPA Board Chair
January 28, 2021
Continuing a trend of Midwestern University graduates accepting important roles in healthcare leadership, Edward A. Amberg, M.M.S., M.P.H., PA-C (CHS-Glendale PA 2009) has been elected the 2021 Chair for the Board of Directors of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
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Midwestern University Students Volunteer to Provide COVID-19 Vaccinations
January 16, 2021
Students from the College of Pharmacy, Glendale Campus (CPG) at Midwestern University are joining the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic battle by volunteering to help prepare and distribute COVID-19 vaccines.
Glendale, AZ
Pharmacy Students Help Distribute COVID-19 Vaccine
January 15, 2021
Students at Midwestern University’s College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove Campus were among the first in the nation to begin distributing the COVID-19 vaccine to frontline healthcare workers. As part of their comprehensive pharmacy education, Midwestern University students participate in a variety of clinical rotations at local hospitals and care centers.
Downers Grove, IL
Celine Gabai, O.D.
Arizona College of Optometry, 2017
I use my clan and kinship terms with my patients to make them feel welcome and more at ease.
Carla Gallevo
College of Graduate Studies, 2021
With the faculty's guidance, I know that I will not only be successful in my studies, but I will also be a well-rounded individual who can quickly adapt to any future work environment.
Joseph Delgado
Chicago College of Optometry, 2024
At Midwestern, I know my voice will be heard and I know I will have a strong hand in deciding my path through the four-year program.
Caitlyn Albano
College of Health Sciences, Clinical Psychology, 2024
I fell in love with the school’s atmosphere and the energy it had. It was honestly one of my most challenging and memorable interview experiences, and it gave me the ability to meet a lot of the faculty and get a sense of the true environment there.
Message and Information on COVID-19 Vaccines
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One
Health
Initiative
The principles of the One Health Initiative are a core component of our healthcare philosophy. One Health Initiative recognizes that the health of humans is connected to the health of animals and the environment.
Mission
&
Vision
Our mission is to provide you with the tools, the guidance and the support you need to achieve success as a compassionate, skilled, and community-oriented healthcare professional.
Our
History
Midwestern University has a proud and impressive history. For over a century, Midwestern University has been meeting the educational needs of the healthcare community.
Our
Leadership
Our University leaders have one goal in mind: providing the best educational opportunities for students in order to create an outstanding team of healthcare professionals.
Two Great Campuses. Unlimited Possibilities.
We are here to help you succeed. Every step of the way. At Midwestern University, you’ll benefit from hands-on training, expert faculty mentors, and patient-focused programs. No matter which campus you choose, we are ready to help you realize your dream of being a healthcare professional.