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Physician Assistant Studies in Downers Grove
Midwestern University Physician Assistant (PA) students become exceptional physician assistants. Our physician assistant graduates have consistently passed the PA national certifying examination at a rate significantly above the national average: 100% of the graduates in 2008 passed the examination on their first attempt. Our graduates practice in a wide variety of specialties. Approximately one half of the 2007 graduates practice in primary care, another quarter practice in general surgery or surgical subspecialties, and another quarter practice in medical subspecialties. The average reported annual starting salary of the 2007 graduates was $73,000.
At MWU, your rigorous physician assistant program includes education in the basic sciences, clinical medicine, physical examination, evidence-based practice, and professional issues. The clinical training includes core rotations in surgery, internal medicine, emergency medicine, behavioral medicine, family medicine, geriatric medicine, pediatric medicine, and women's health, and elective rotations in a variety of diverse settings. The PA Program provides community service and professional leadership opportunities, and strives to create compassionate providers who will provide excellent medical care.
Program News
MWU Hosts Community Health Fair IL
Free health screenings for diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, and 200 free flu shots are available to area residents attending Midwestern University’s (MWU) Community Health Fair on Saturday, November 1st from 9:00 AM to 12:00 NOON. More ››
MWU Holds Fall Commencement IL
Students from a variety of health care programs celebrated the beginning of their professional careers at a fall commencement ceremony on Friday, September 5th on the Downers Grove Campus of Midwestern University. More ››
Students to Receive White Coats in Ceremony IL
In an annual rite of passage, 600 first-year students from Midwestern University (MWU) will receive their clinical white coats at a ceremony to be held on Friday, September 26th at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. More ››
MWU Faculty, Alums Named Great Pioneers IL
More than 25 percent of the Great Pioneers in Osteopathic Medicine recently identified by the American Osteopathic Association are graduates of Midwestern University's Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM). More ››
MWU to Hold Fall Commencement IL
Students from a variety of health care programs will celebrate the beginning of their professional careers at a fall commencement ceremony on Friday, September 5th on the Downers Grove Campus of Midwestern University. More ››
Wysocki Named New Alumni Director IL
Midwestern University (MWU) recently tapped 25-year Downers Grove resident, Barb Wysocki to lead its Office of Development and Alumni Relations. Ms. Wysocki brings a proven record of leadership, fundraising, and marketing to her new role as Director of Development and Alumni Relations for MWU. More ››
St. Jude Chicago to Peoria Run Set to Take Off IL
More than just a physical challenge, each step of St. Jude Chicago to Peoria run provides hope for children battling cancer and other catastrophic diseases. The run will kick off from the Downers Grove campus of Midwestern University, 555 31st Street, at 9 AM on Friday, August 1, 2008. More ››
Future Leaders Learn Skills at MWU IL
Midwestern University hosted the DuPage Area Student Leadership Academy on Tuesday, February 10th on the Downers Grove Campus. More ››
MWU Earns National Award for Community Service AZ IL
Midwestern University (MWU) was named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service to America’s communities. More ››
CCP Faculty Member Earns International Award IL
Naperville resident Anil Gulati, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Dean for Research and Professor at Midwestern University’s Chicago College of Pharmacy, is a co-recipient of the Ranbaxy Research Award in the field of pharmaceutical sciences. More ››
MWU Appoints New Dean of Dental Medicine IL
Midwestern University (MWU), announces the appointment of M.A.J. (Lex) MacNeil, D.D.S., as the inaugural Dean of the College of Dental Medicine, Downers Grove, Illinois. More ››
20th Annual “Groovin’ in the Grove” Race Set for Mother’s Day Weekend IL
Groovin' in the Grove" 5K Run and Fun Walk, coordinated by the Sports Medicine Club of Midwestern University, will take place on May 9, 2009 at Midwestern University, 555 31st Street, Downers Grove, IL. More ››
Midwestern University Welcomes New Students AZ IL
In early June, Midwestern University began welcoming future healthcare professionals to its Downers Grove, IL and Glendale, AZ campuses. The students come from all over the country, from Maine to Washington, ready to begin their graduate studies at Midwestern University. More ››
Congressman Peter Roskam Speaking Monday at Midwestern University IL
On Monday, June 22nd at 9 AM Midwestern University will welcome Congressman Peter Roskam (IL-06) to its Downers Grove campus at 555 31st Street. Congressman Roskam will be discussing the need for healthcare reform and the upcoming debate in Congress. Rep. Roskam has been very supportive of Midwestern University's efforts to provide quality healthcare education and to increase the number of needed healthcare providers for our community. More ››
Mini-Medical School Open to Community Members IL
Community members can sample the life of a medical student at Midwestern University’s Mini-Medical School. Learn more about current topics in medicine and health care from leading experts. More ››
Today's guest blog comes from Abena Patton, Manager of Special Events and Web Communications. A fitness enthusiast, and someone who cares about helping others, Abena has helped to organize the kick-off of this charity race on campus for several years. Both she--and MWU--are proud to be affiliated with this meaningful and important event.
Yesterday MWU's Downers Grove Campus welcomed 296 new students, and today we will graduate 158 alumni. For both groups, it has been a week of endings and beginnings, with much excitement and joy for all.
For those of you who enjoy online social networking, you know that Facebook is actually quite cool. Where else can you blend your personal, professional, and even political lives together and then share with your coworker, your neighbor, your best friend, and your boyfriend from the sixth grade? Definitely cool.
In just a few days, the Downers Grove campus will be holding the annual spring open house on Wednesday, April 22nd at 4:00 PM. The event is formally called the Health Professions Career Day.
