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.
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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
College of Pharmacy, Glendale Alumni and Friends Reception
Please join us for a celebration of teaching & learning excellence as our Clinician Educators Program celebrates the completion of our 10th and final offering on Friday, February 3rd. This reception is focused on fellowship, networking, and celebrating the challenging but vital work of training and mentoring our current and future colleagues. Our CE programming will spotlight exceptional preceptors and mentors whose impact has been felt far and wide across our community.
Glendale, AZ
Brant Sanderfoot
College of Health Sciences Occupational Therapy Program, Class of 2024
I was inspired to pursue a career in the health field because I believe it is a rewarding and fulfilling area of work. Serving and caring for others has always been a passion of mine and I wanted to use my passions in my future career as an Occupational Therapist.
New Mentor Program Pairs MWU Students with Undergraduate Women in Medicine and Science
January 24, 2023
Traditionally, jobs within STEM and healthcare related fields have been predominantly occupied by men.
Glendale, AZ
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
New Mentor Program Pairs MWU Students with Undergraduate Women in Medicine and Science
January 24, 2023
Traditionally, jobs within STEM and healthcare related fields have been predominantly occupied by men.
Glendale, AZ
Commission on Dental Accreditation Call for Comments
January 18, 2023
The Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine - Illinois is currently undergoing a comprehensive accreditation review by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, culminating in a site visit by Commission consultants on April 18-20, 2023.
Downers Grove, IL
Graduate Nursing Students Participate in Transition to Practice Ceremony During National Nurse Practitioner Week
January 17, 2023
In an event similar to Midwestern University’s White Coat Ceremony, the Graduate Nursing Program hosted a Transition to Practice Ceremony on November 13, at the end of the students’ three day intensive.
Glendale, AZ
MWU Chapter of National Student Speech-Language Hearing Association Sponsors Event to Raise Awareness on Aphasia and Strokes
January 13, 2023
Imagine being unable to communicate your wants and needs.
Downers Grove, IL
College of Pharmacy, Glendale Alumni and Friends Reception
Please join us for a celebration of teaching & learning excellence as our Clinician Educators Program celebrates the completion of our 10th and final offering on Friday, February 3rd. This reception is focused on fellowship, networking, and celebrating the challenging but vital work of training and mentoring our current and future colleagues. Our CE programming will spotlight exceptional preceptors and mentors whose impact has been felt far and wide across our community.
Glendale, AZ
Arizona Regional Brain Bee
Join us for this annual neuroscience competition for high school students.
Glendale, AZ
Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine Alumni and Friends Reception
Please join Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, Dean of the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine, at the Alumni and Friends Reception.
Glendale, AZ
Brant Sanderfoot
College of Health Sciences Occupational Therapy Program, Class of 2024
I was inspired to pursue a career in the health field because I believe it is a rewarding and fulfilling area of work. Serving and caring for others has always been a passion of mine and I wanted to use my passions in my future career as an Occupational Therapist.
Suraj Upadhyaya, O.D., Ph.D., FAAO
Chicago College of Optometry (CCO)
Being an educator at Midwestern University is rewarding because, every day, you are imparting knowledge to students; making each student a little more knowledgeable and a little more confident and making them believe that they will be a competent optometrist is an amazing feeling.
Matthew Roe, O.D.
Arizona College of Optometry
I am blessed to be able to work with not just the most incredible colleagues, but also the most amazing future colleagues (our student doctors). Each person that I interact with inspires me to become a better doctor and teacher.
Jesus Peña Nunez
Arizona College of Optometry, Class of 2025
I had the opportunity to work with five different optometrists who have all been Midwestern graduates, and I was able to see the quality of education that the University provides because of the high standards that these doctors uphold.
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Physical Therapy Program - Downers Grove
Clinical Psychology Program - Downers Grove
Master of Biomedical Sciences - Downers Grove
Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences - Downers Grove
College of Dental Medicine - Illinois
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.