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Midwestern University Key Facts Tomorrow’s Healthcare Team

Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit graduate university Midwestern University Local Impact offering degrees in the health sciences with 11 colleges and • The University is committed to community service in . two campuses. Midwestern students and employees provide nearly 21,000 hours of community service each year by participating in a Downers Grove, Illinois Campus wide variety of outreach programs, health screenings, and (105 acres, 2,900+ students) health education programs throughout the state. College of Osteopathic • In 2015, Midwestern University had an economic impact of (CCOM) over $364.6 million on the DuPage County economy. The Chicago College of Pharmacy (CCP) University also supported an estimated 1,600 jobs and $74.5 million in payroll at other local businesses supported by the College of Health Sciences (CHS-IL) University, their employees, students, and campus visitors. College of Dental Medicine-Illinois (CDMI) • Chicago College of Optometry (CCO) The University occupies a 105-acre campus in Downers Grove, Illinois and received a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Chicago Wilderness Conservation and Native Glendale, Campus Landscaping Award for the restoration of 8.97 acres of (156 acres, 3,500+ students) wetlands and oak-hickory woods. Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine • The Downers Grove Campus boasts more than 13,000 (AZCOM) alumni who are working in leading hospitals, pharmacies, College of Pharmacy-Glendale (CPG) private practices, governmental agencies, academic College of Health Sciences (CHS-AZ) institutions, and healthcare facilities. College of Dental Medicine-Arizona (CDMA) Arizona College of Optometry (AZCOPT) Midwestern University Multispecialty Clinic College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) (Opened 2013)

• The Downers Grove Campus was purchased in 1986, and the Chicago 193,00 square feet building located at College of Osteopathic Medicine 3450 Lacey Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515 moved from its prior home in Hyde Park, Illinois, to this western Dental Institute – providing a wide-range of suburb of Illinois. dental treatments for about half the price • MWU’s faculty mix reflects a blend Speech-Language Institute – helping clients of experienced teachers, prominent become better communicators scientists, and established clinicians. Family Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine – treating families with an emphasis on • The University is accredited by The preventative medicine and health maintenance Higher Learning Commission, a Physical Therapy Institute – helping patients Commission of the North Central return to the highest level of function and wellness Association (NCA) of Colleges and possible Schools. For more Clinic information: Eye Institute – offering comprehensive eye • Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D. is the 630/743-4500 exams, vision care, and treatments in a relaxing and President and Chief Executive Officer. www.mwuclinics.com patient-centered atmosphere Midwestern University Tomorrow’s Healthcare Team

Key Facts: Academic Program Highlights:

Downers Grove Campus Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) by the Numbers The Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine was founded in 1900. Currently, MWU Students for more than 6,000 CCOM alumni are in practice around the country. In 2017, 2017-2018 Academic Year 59% of CCOM graduates entered primary care residencies while the rest of the class also secured residencies in various specialties. IL/AZ Total: 6,786 Downers Grove Campus: CCOM 811 Chicago College of Pharmacy (CCP) CCP 759 The Chicago College of Pharmacy was founded in 1991 to address the growing CHS 825 need for qualified pharmacists. Historically, CCP graduates pass the NAPLEX exam CDMI 519 on the first attempt at or above national averages. CCO 66 Total: 2,980 College of Health Sciences (CHS-Downers Grove)

The College of Health Sciences was founded in 1992 and provides students with the education and experience they need to become successful healthcare providers. The College includes seven degree programs.

College of Dental Medicine – Illinois (CDMI)

The Chicago College of Dental Medicine was founded in 2009. CDMI students learn the interdisciplinary roles that are a part of the delivery of optimal oral health The University offers 11 programs and gain clinical experience at the Dental Institute, part of the Midwestern University granting the following degrees on Multispecialty Clinic. the Downers Grove Campus: • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) Chicago College of Optometry (CCO) • Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) The Chicago College of Optometry was founded in 2014. The first class of students • Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) began their studies in fall 2017. The four-year program provides students with a strong foundation in the basic and visual sciences, the application of scientific principles to • Master of Medical Science in Physician diagnose and manage eye disorders, and extensive patient care experiences under Assistant Studies (M.M.S.) the supervision of expert optometry faculty members. • Doctor of Occupational Therapy (D.O.T.) • Master of Biomedical Sciences (M.B.S.) and Master of Arts in Biomedical Science (M.A.) One Health Initiative: • Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) Midwestern University is committed to the principles of One Health, which • Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) fosters interdisciplinary cooperation between various human and veterinary • Master of Science (M.S.) in Speech-Language medical specialties to fight disease, improve research Pathology and knowledge, and provide more complete care for all patients. The University has introduced several • Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) key initiatives that encourage students and faculty from all programs to collaborate and share expertise in both medical education and practice. • The Downers Grove Campus employs 379 staff members, and 223 faculty members (full-time). • The student-to-faculty ratio is 12-to-1. Midwestern University | Downers Grove Campus 555 31st Street | Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 | www.midwestern.edu