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Midwestern University - Downers Grove, IL
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Midwestern University
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Midwestern University
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Midwestern University
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555 31st Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515-5514
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General information
Financial aid office
Admissions office
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(630) 969-4400 Ext.
(630) 515-6035 Ext.
(800) 458-6253 Ext.
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Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
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| Federal Aid: |
Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
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School: There is no carnegie classification available for this school.
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| Number of students: |
1,791
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| 2005-06 Undergraduate application fee: | $50.00 |
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| Mission |
| Mission Statement The historic and sustaining philosophy of Midwestern University incorporates dedication to the highest standards of academic excellence and meets the educational needs of society. Midwestern University strives to provide a safe and healthy environment that challenges students, faculty, and staff to: Maintain and promote osteopathic principles and practice; Foster creativity and develop intellectual, critical thinking, and communication skills that provide the basis of learning, personal growth, and professional development; Support the teaching, research, and service capabilities of the academic community; Respect, appreciate, and acknowledge the achievements of each member of the academic community in bringing national recognition to the University and its respective Colleges; Develop and maintain a culturally and socially diverse academic community. |
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| About this School |
| Midwestern University (MWU) is a non-profit, private, graduate school of medicine with two campuses: Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (MWU/CCOM) in Downers Grove, Illinois and Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine(MWU/AzCOM) in Glendale, Arizona. Although it started as one college over a century ago training physicians only, it now has multiple campuses training health professionals in many different fields. Some of the degrees offered include Physician's Assistant (P.A.), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), and Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D.) and Podiatric Medicine Program (D.P.M.)
The P.A. Program is a 2-year program that starts in the summer. The D.O. and Pharm D. are 4-year programs. The D.O. degree is the legal and professional equivalent of the M.D. degree and that those holding it practice as physicians in all specialties from cardiothoracic surgery to family medicine.
The pharmacy's comprehensive curriculum includes Physiology and Biochemistry for the first year. After the first year, the courses are more pharmacy-oriented. For example, Midwestern University offers a 5-quarter course called Pharmacotherapeutics, in which the students learn about every drug on the market. The course sequence starts off with an introduction to over-the-counter medications.In the final quarter of the third year, the pharmacy students start rotations. This allows students to gain experience in actual pharmacy settings, receiving instruction from pharmacists.
In 1997 the first class of the College of Health Sciences program of physical therapy graduated from Downers Grove Campus.
The D.O. program is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association.
Recently Midwestern University has announced a $140 million expansion plan including a new College of Dental Medicine, new degree programs in Biomedical Sciences and Clinical Psychology, and new facilities.
Major components of the plan for the Glendale Campus include a new College of Dental Medicine, slated to open in autumn 2008; new master’s and doctorate programs in Clinical Psychology to begin in autumn 2007; and the construction of an off-site teaching clinic, including a $50 million, 200-chair dental clinic in an underserved Valley location yet to be determined. A new Ph.D. program in Biomedical Sciences is to begin in autumn 2007 at MWU’s Downers Grove Campus, and will begin at the Glendale Campus soon after.
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| History |
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The school was founded in 1900 in Chicago, Illinois as the American College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery. In 1986 the school moved from its location in Hyde Park, Chicago to the western suburb of Downers Grove. From its new location the college expanded its programs.
1991 Adding Chicago College of Pharmacy (CCP)
1992 Adding College of Health Sciences (CHS)
1993 The school's Board of Trustees approved turning the school into Midwestern University (MWU).
1995 The school later expanded to Glendale, Arizona.
1995 The Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine began it's first class.
1996 Adding College of Health Sciences (CHS)
1998 Adding the College of Pharmacy–Glendale in 1998.
2006 In May, the school's Board of Trustees approved an expansion plan including a new College of Dental Medicine to be completed by 2008, new degree programs in Biomedical Sciences and Clinical Psychology,
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Financial aid - 2005-2006
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Degrees offered by this school
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Bachelor degree
Physician Assistant.
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Midwestern University - Downers Grove, IL
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General Description for:
Midwestern University - Downers Grove, IL Bachelor degree Physician Assistant: A program that prepares individuals to practice medicine, including diagnoses and treatment therapies, under the supervision of a physician. Includes instruction in the basic medical and clinical sciences and specialized preparation in fie...
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Bachelor degree
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS + BPharm [Canada]).
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Midwestern University - Downers Grove, IL
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General Description for:
Midwestern University - Downers Grove, IL Bachelor degree Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS + BPharm [Canada]): A program that prepares individuals for the independent or employed practice of preparing and dispensing drugs and medications in consultation with prescribing physicians ad other health care professional...
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Master's degree
Physician Assistant.
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Midwestern University - Downers Grove, IL
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General Description for:
Midwestern University - Downers Grove, IL Master's degree Physician Assistant: A program that prepares individuals to practice medicine, including diagnoses and treatment therapies, under the supervision of a physician. Includes instruction in the basic medical and clinical sciences and specialized preparation in fie...
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Master's degree
Physical Therapy + Therapist.
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Midwestern University - Downers Grove, IL
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General Description for:
Midwestern University - Downers Grove, IL Master's degree Physical Therapy + Therapist: A program that prepares individuals to alleviate physical and functional impairments and limitations caused by injury or disease through the design and implementation of therapeutic interventions to promote fitness and health. Inc...
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Master's degree
Occupational Therapy + Therapist.
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Midwestern University - Downers Grove, IL
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General Description for:
Midwestern University - Downers Grove, IL Master's degree Occupational Therapy + Therapist: A program that prepares individuals to assist patients limited by physical, cognitive, psychosocial, mental, developmental, and learning disabilities, as well as adverse environmental conditions, to maximize their independence ...
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Master's degree
Biomedical Sciences, General.
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Midwestern University - Downers Grove, IL
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General Description for:
Midwestern University - Downers Grove, IL Master's degree Biomedical Sciences, General: A general, program that focuses on the integrative scientific study of biological issues related to health and medicine, or a program in one or more of the biomedical sciences that is undifferentiated as to title. Includes instruc...
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Doctor's degree
Physical Therapy + Therapist.
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Midwestern University - Downers Grove, IL
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General Description for:
Midwestern University - Downers Grove, IL Doctor's degree Physical Therapy + Therapist: A program that prepares individuals to alleviate physical and functional impairments and limitations caused by injury or disease through the design and implementation of therapeutic interventions to promote fitness and health. Inc...
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First-Professional degree
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS + BPharm [Canada]).
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Midwestern University - Downers Grove, IL
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General Description for:
Midwestern University - Downers Grove, IL First-Professional degree Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS + BPharm [Canada]): A program that prepares individuals for the independent or employed practice of preparing and dispensing drugs and medications in consultation with prescribing physicians ad other health care pr...
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First-Professional degree
Osteopathic Medicine + Osteopathy (DO).
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Midwestern University - Downers Grove, IL
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General Description for:
Midwestern University - Downers Grove, IL First-Professional degree Osteopathic Medicine + Osteopathy (DO): A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of osteopathic medicine, involving a combination of medical principles and procedures and osteopathic principles of holistic medicine...
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