MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY Downers Grove, IL CATALOG 2008-2009 MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY CATALOG 2008–2009 DOWNERS GROVE CAMPUS Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Chicago College of Pharmacy College of Health Sciences • Physician Assistant Program • Physical Therapy Program • Occupational Therapy Program • Biomedical Sciences Program • Clinical Psychology Program GLENDALE CAMPUS Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine College of Pharmacy–Glendale College of Health Sciences • Physician Assistant Program • Occupational Therapy Program • Biomedical Sciences Program • Cardiovascular Science Program • Podiatric Medicine Program • Nurse Anesthesia Program • Clinical Psychology Program College of Dental Medicine OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS www.midwestern.edu Downers Grove Campus 555 31st Street Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 (800) 458-6253 (630) 515-6171 E-mail: [email protected] Glendale Campus 19555 North 59th Avenue Glendale, AZ 85308 (888) 247-9277 (623) 572-3215 E-mail: [email protected] This catalog is published for the convenience of students at Midwestern University (MWU). It is intended to be effective as of June 1, 2008. Midwestern University reserves the right to make changes in any or all specifications contained herein and to apply such revision to registered and accepted students as well as to new admissions. No contractual rights between Midwestern University and any student are intended and none may be deemed to be created by issuance of this catalog. Midwestern University provides equality of opportunity in its educational programs for all persons, maintains nondiscriminatory admission policies, and considers for admission all qualified students regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, disability, status as a veteran, age, or marital status. Midwestern University is not responsible for loss of or damage to a student’s personal property on premises owned or operated by the University, regardless of cause. © Copyright Midwestern University 2008. CONTENTS President’s Message 5 Student Administrative Policies 98 Governance 5 Awards and Scholarships 104 Mission 6 Faculty 106 Vision 6 History 6 College of Health Sciences 109 Accreditation 7 Mission 109 Conferral of Degrees 7 Academic Policies 109 Facilities 7 Housing 7 Physician Assistant Program 121 Americans With Disabilities Act Policy 8 Mission 121 Criminal Background Checks 8 Accreditation 121 Harassment/Hostile Working Environment 9 Degree Description 121 Admissions 9 Admissions 122 Student Services 9 Graduation Requirements 124 Student Financial Services 12 Certification/Licensure Requirements 125 Midwestern University Academic Calendar 2008-2009 22 Curriculum 125 Course Descriptions 126 Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine 25 Faculty 129 Mission 25 Accreditation 25 Physical Therapy Program 131 Degree Description 25 Mission 131 Admissions 25 Accreditation 131 Curriculum 29 Degree Description 131 Department Descriptions 31 Admissions 132 Course Descriptions 34 Evaluation of Student Performance 135 MWU/MATRIX System: An Osteopathic Postdoctoral Graduation Requirements 135 Training Institution (OPTI) 43 Licensure Requirements 135 Student Academic Policies 43 Curriculum 135 Faculty 51 Course Descriptions 137 Electives 144 Chicago College of Pharmacy 67 Faculty 144 Mission 67 Accreditation 67 Occupational Therapy Program 147 Instructional Programs 67 Mission 147 Curriculum Outcomes 67 Accreditation 147 Admissions 67 Degree Description 147 Graduation Requirements for the Traditional Pharm.D. Admissions 148 Program 73 Evaluation of Student Performance 151 Graduation Requirements for the Nontraditional Pharm.D. Graduation Requirements 151 Program 73 Licensure Requirements 151 Licensure Requirements 74 Curriculum 151 Entry-Level Pharm.D. Curriculum 74 Course Descriptions 152 Revised Entry-Level Pharm.D. Curriculum 75 Faculty 157 Departments 77 Core Course Descriptions 77 Biomedical Sciences Program 159 Elective Course Descriptions 86 Mission 159 Nontraditional Pharm.D. Program 91 Degree Description 159 Curriculum 92 Admissions 159 Course Descriptions 94 Graduation Requirements 162 Student Academic Policies 96 Curriculum 162 Course Descriptions 163 Elective Courses 165 Faculty 167 Clinical Psychology Program 169 Mission 169 Accreditation 169 Degree Description 169 Admissions 171 Graduation Requirements 173 Requirements for Full Time Study in Residence 174 Licensure Requirements 174 Curriculum 174 Course Descriptions 175 Faculty 183 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE I welcome you to our Downers Grove campus and your new community working together to provide you with an academic community. The students of Midwestern outstanding education. University represent a dynamic group of individuals who I welcome you to this dynamic academic community. I hope share a passion for learning, a personal drive that prepares you will find your days on the Downers Grove campus of them for a long and successful professional health care career, Midwestern University to be intellectually challenging and and a commitment to excellence. Midwestern University is a personally rewarding. special place, and our students are active participants within the campus and external community. Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D. President & Chief Executive Officer It is our philosophy that students learn within our team environment by studying and sharing experiences with their peers while being mentored and coached by our faculty and GOVERNANCE staff. At Midwestern University, the commitment to Board of Trustees excellence in education is the ultimate goal of mine and the William D. Andrews, entire University Administration, which takes a personal Chair interest in the quality of education while providing a safe and Sr. Anne C. Leonard, C.N.D., secure environment in which to live and learn. Vice Chair Gerrit A. van Huisstede, What makes us special? Our foundation is the strong faculty Secretary/Treasurer and staff who work diligently to provide you with Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D., outstanding educational opportunities. We believe in a President & Chief Executive Officer continuum of education that begins as you enter Midwestern and never ends. It is our mission to provide you with the best The Honorable Jean L. Baxter, J.D. education to prepare you to serve in your chosen career. Michael J. Blend, Ph.D., D.O. Frank J. DiLeo Midwestern University makes a commitment to its students John H. Finley, Jr., D.O. that they will be intellectually prepared to serve your Gretchen R. Hannan community as a health care professional who has the skills, Alexander Irvine ability, and leadership to meet the changing demands of John Ladowicz, M.B.A. health care. I am proud to say that our students and alumni Kevin D. Leahy reflect the positive human values we believe are essential Madeline R. Lewis, D.O. within the changing health care environment in order to Robert M. Lockhart, Ph.D. make a significant contribution to society. Our students care W. Jay Lovelace about their patients as well as their colleagues and families. Paul M. Steingard, D.O. Officers and Administrators Midwestern University provides you with dedicated faculty Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D. who excel in teaching, research, and service within their President & Chief Executive Officer professions. The University exists to preserve, extend, and transmit knowledge and deepen understanding of the health Arthur G. Dobbelaere, Ph.D. and well being of the human person. Our tradition of Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer excellence is based on a long legacy of dedicated teachers and Gregory J. Gaus professionals who have demanded academic excellence and Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer respect for the dignity of the whole person. Karen D. Johnson, Ph.D. Our colleges are known for their innovation and excellence in Vice President, University Relations education. As a student within the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, the Chicago College of Pharmacy, or Dean P. Malone the College of Health Sciences, I know you will find our Vice President, Business Services values and beliefs to be consistent. We are one academic John R. Burdick, Ph.D. Dean, Basic Sciences, & Vice President, Clinic Operations 5 George T. Caleel, D.O. HISTORY Vice President, Clinical Education Midwestern University: A Legacy of Growth and Development Mary W. L. Lee, Pharm.D., BCPS, FCCP Midwestern University has a proud and impressive history. Vice President & Chief Academic Officer, Pharmacy and Health Founded in 1900 as the American College of Osteopathic Sciences Education Medicine and Surgery by J. Martin Littlejohn, Ph.D., D.O., Angela L. Marty, PHR M.D. (1865–1947), the organization was incorporated in Vice President, Administration & Human Resources Chicago, Illinois, to train physicians in a not-for-profit environment. Dennis J. Paulson, Ph.D. Vice President & Chief Academic Officer, Medical and Dental Dr. Littlejohn hired talented faculty that enabled the College Education to establish a reputation as a leader in medical education, research, and clinical practice. The early faculty mentored Teresa Dombrowski, Ph.D. Dean of Students, Downers Grove Campus their students in the art and science of osteopathic medicine while teaching surgery, principles and practices of osteopathy, Nancy Fjortoft, Ph.D. anatomy, and basic science. The growth of our osteopathic Dean, Chicago College of Pharmacy college is intertwined with that of the osteopathic medical Lori A. Kemper, D.O. profession