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Osteopathic Medicine in Downers Grove

Building on a century of compassionate medical education, Midwestern University's Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) has been educating osteopathic physicians and surgeons since 1900. Our more than 6,000 graduates serve in hospitals, medical schools, private practices, and government facilities across the country. And we continue to provide almost 13 percent of osteopathic physicians and surgeons practicing in the United States today.

The training in osteopathic medicine you receive at MWU is rigorous — over 96 percent of typical CCOM graduates pass the COMLEX Part I Exam the first time. Because Midwestern's reputation precedes you, our clinical partners welcome you into outstanding rotations, internships, and residencies throughout the city, state, and country. In 2007, CCOM graduates' match rate into first- or second-choice residencies was 79 percent, far surpassing the national match rate of 68 percent.

Nearly 165 D.O.s graduate from CCOM each year, and your future patients appreciate what you learn at MWU. After all, your compassion, caring, skill, and service contribute to their well-being.

The Costin Institute for Osteopathic Medical Educators offers postgraduate training for osteopathic physicians who want to become more effective medical educators.

CCOM also sponsors an annual Mini-Medical School open to community members who are interested in personal and public health issues.

Learn more about osteopathic medicine as a career.

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Departments

At Midwestern University's Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, our focus on learning begins with strong coursework in every department.  More ››

Postdoctoral Programs

At Midwestern University, the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) offers one of the nation's largest postdoctoral programs dedicated to the osteopathic philosophy of medicine and focused on primary care, including internships and residency programs that cover the spectrum of medical specialties.  More ››

Continuing Medical Education

At Midwestern University, the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) offers continuing medical education to advance the knowledge of medical professionals and improve the quality of health care provided to patients.  More ››

Clinical Education: Rotations: Contacts & Match Programs

Match Programs and Contacts for the Clinical Education Coordinators in the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) programs at Midwestern University's campus in Downers Grove, Illinois  More ››

Electives Catalog

Electives Catalog for the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) at the Downers Grove, Illinois campus of Midwestern University  More ››

Costin Institute for Osteopathic Medical Educators

The Costin Institute for Osteopathic Medical Educators at Midwestern University trains osteopathic physicians to become fore effective medical educators by providing a realistic job preview for DOs considering a career move into academic medicine.  More ››

Mini Medical School

Mini Medical School at Midwestern University's Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) is a four-week medical education program is open to anyone in the community interested in personal and public heath care issues.  More ››