Healthcare education is what we do at Midwestern University. We are committed to your success. Our faculty are
focused on preparing their future colleagues to lead the way in 21st-century healthcare practice.
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
PA Alumni and Friends Recepetion
A social function held in conjunction with the Academy of Physician Assistant Annual Convention
Kevin Cabrera
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2023
I get to study medicine being supported by the people who mean the most to them and I get to make them proud.
Midwestern University Student Receives National Physical Therapy Scholarship
May 19, 2022
Midwestern University congratulates Sydney Lazzell, a physical therapy student on the Downers Grove Campus, who recently earned the Mary McMillan Student Scholarship from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), a community of more than 100,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and physical therapy students. Sydney will receive a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) from Midwestern University in May and was chosen for the national award for her superior scholastic ability and potential for future professional contributions.
Downers Grove, IL
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Midwestern University Student Receives National Physical Therapy Scholarship
May 19, 2022
Midwestern University congratulates Sydney Lazzell, a physical therapy student on the Downers Grove Campus, who recently earned the Mary McMillan Student Scholarship from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), a community of more than 100,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and physical therapy students. Sydney will receive a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) from Midwestern University in May and was chosen for the national award for her superior scholastic ability and potential for future professional contributions.
Downers Grove, IL
Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine Prepares Future Veterinarians to Respond to Crisis and Disasters
May 13, 2022
The role of the veterinarian has grown to encompass the title of “first responder."
Glendale, AZ
Midwestern University Partners with Illinois DHS to Combat Opioid Crisis through Education
May 13, 2022
A new joint program involving Midwestern University and the Illinois Department of Health Services aims to help train future healthcare professionals in evidenced-based opioid prescribing practices and educational techniques for at-risk populations to combat the ongoing crisis of prescription drug misuse.
Downers Grove, IL
Kenneth A. Suarez Research Day Spotlights Scientific Knowledge
May 12, 2022
The annual Kenneth A. Suarez Research Day brought out the best of Midwestern University’s student and faculty research on both campuses. The Midwestern University Research Committee (URC) and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) sponsored the event on two separate days which included nearly 300 research posters, presentations, keynote addresses from leading scientists, and a virtual poster hall.
Midwestern University
Kevin Cabrera
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2023
I get to study medicine being supported by the people who mean the most to them and I get to make them proud.
Athens Graves
College of Dental Medicine-Arizona, Class of 2025
There is a small community of people that share the same experiences getting here as I did, and I want people to know that and feel inspired by it.
Michelle Mahmood
College of Dental Medicine-Arizona, Class of 2025
I hope to prove to my cultural community that women can be doctors too.
Ashley Brown
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Class of 2024
Through my volunteer experiences, public service work, and clinical experience, I realized that medicine offered me the ability to engage in all the areas I loved.
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Safely on Campus
Stay Safe - Healthy Distance
Stay Safe - Three Things We Can Do
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Physical Therapy Program - Downers Grove
Diversity Equity & Inclusion
At Midwestern University, diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our academic life, campus community, and clinical practice. We value and celebrate the diverse backgrounds of each of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and patients. We strongly believe that a diverse and welcoming campus leads to innovation, creativity, collaboration, and understanding - values that are foundation aspects of healthcare education and patient care delivery. Diversity enriches the educational and employment experience for everyone and is a necessary part of excellence. We embrace open access to education and opportunity for everyone, and we are unequivocal in our support of underrepresented and historically marginalized groups. We also recognize that there is more work to be done. To ensure these ideals are upheld, we have established the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and have committed additional resources to further develop a fully inclusive community.
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.
COVID-19
Information
Midwestern University is carefully monitoring the latest developments regarding the coronavirus and has developed a purpose-driven, integrated plan that addresses the safety and security needs of faculty, staff, students, and the community we serve.
COVID-19
Cases
on
Campus
Midwestern University has been tracking confirmed cases of COVID-19 on each of our campuses since the first reported case in March of 2020. With the return of students, faculty and staff, we are updating the way we display positive COVID-19 cases in an effort to provide more useful data for our campus community.
COVID-19
Health
and
Safety
Plan
The health and safety of the Midwestern University community is our highest priority. Our efforts to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus on our campuses and at our clinics have been very effective and were developed by the Midwestern University Response Team in close consultation with national, state, and local public health officials.