Physician Assistant Studies in Downers Grove
Midwestern University Physician Assistant (PA) students become outstanding physician assistants: 100% of our Class of 2011 graduates passed the examination on their first attempt, compared to a 91% 2011 nationwide pass rate for all first-time takers. Our graduates practice across the United States and abroad in a wide variety of specialties. Approximately 35% of those responding to the Class of 2011 graduate survey practice in primary care, another 48% practice in emergency medicine or medical subspecialties, and approximately 17% practice in general surgery or surgical subspecialties. The average reported annual starting salary of the graduates of the Class of 2011 is $78,500.
Our rigorous physician assistant program includes education in the basic sciences, clinical medicine, physical examination, evidence-based practice, and professional issues. The clinical training component 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 specialties and diverse settings.
The PA Program faculty closely follow the academic and professional development of each student throughout his or her time at Midwestern University. In addition, PA faculty continue to serve as mentors and provide professional references long after students graduate from the Program. Many of our more than 1,300 alumni remain active in the PA Program as core faculty, small group leaders, guest lecturers, and clinical training preceptors. The PA Program promotes community service and participation in professional leadership opportunities, and strives to create compassionate providers who will be life-long learners and provide excellent medical care throughout their careers.
The official magazine of Midwestern University is now available on the web. The Magazine aims to build pride and loyalty among our alumni, faculty, staff, and supporters of the University. More ››
The Classes of 2012 are sponsoring a clothing drive for the People's Resource Center. More ››
Join The Underserved Medicine Club... More ››
Hey Students, Faculty, and Staff...Are you CPR Certified??? BLS for Healthcare Providers American Heart Association is offering CPR Certification on the Downers Grove Campus. This program is being sponsored by the Emergency Medicine Club. More ››
Midwestern University (MWU), is pleased to announce the appointment of Arthur Freeman, Ed.D., Sc.D., ABPP, as director of the Clinical Psychology doctoral degree program on the Downers Grove Campus. More ››
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.
Last week in Glendale and this week in Downers Grove, MWU welcomed new students in our Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, Glendale Pharmacy, and Nurse Anesthesia programs.