Midwestern University

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.), Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D.), Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D), and Podiatric Medicine Program (D.P.M.)

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The P.A. Program is a 2-year program that starts in the summer. The D.O.,Pharm D., and Psy.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 the clinical use of drugs to treat or prevent disease. 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 new facilities.

Major components of the plan for the Glendale Campus include a new College of Dental Medicine, slated to open in autumn 2008 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.

History

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 its first class.

1996 Adding College of Health Sciences (CHS)

1998 Adding the College of Pharmacy–Glendale in 1998.

2004 In September, the school accepted their first candidates for the Clinical Psychology program.

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 program in Biomedical Sciences.

FROM THE OLDEST TO THE NEWEST:

Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) Founded in 1900, has over 5,000 alumni.

Chicago College of Pharmacy (CCP) Founded in 1991. The biggest college. CCP offers the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.

College of Health Sciences (CHS) Founded in 1992, CHS offers degrees at both campuses, with programs in physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, clinical psychology, biomedical sciences, bioethics, health professions education, and cardiovascular science.

Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM) Founded in 1995.

College of Pharmacy–Glendale (CPG) Founded in 1998, the College of Pharmacy–Glendale offers a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.

Arizona Podiatric Medicine Program

Nurse Anesthesia Program

External links and references

• Official website
• Campus map