Updated 9/08
Key Facts
Midwestern University
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Midwestern University is a graduate degree-granting institution specializing in the health sciences, with two campuses and seven colleges: the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, the Chicago College of Pharmacy, the College of Health Sciences, the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, the College of Pharmacy-Glendale, the College of Health Sciences, the College of Dental Medicine (opened Fall 2008), and the Arizona College of Optometry (opening Fall 2009).
· The University operates two campuses—one in Downers Grove, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago (1,977 students), and one in Glendale, Arizona (1,713 students), the state’s fourth largest city located in the Phoenix metropolitan area.
· The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a Commission of the North Central Association (NCA) of Colleges and Schools (30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602; 312/263-0456).
· In 2000, Midwestern University celebrated its centennial, marking 100 years since the beginning of the University's founding college, the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. Also in 2000, the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine graduated its inaugural class of D.O.s (Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine).
· MWU began building in Arizona in 1995, constructing more than 25 buildings since that time. In October, 2006, MWU celebrated its 10-year anniversary in Glendale.
· Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D. is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Midwestern University.
Glendale Campus
· The University occupies a 144-acre campus in Glendale, Arizona.
· The Glendale Campus is home to 1,713 students and offers 15 degree programs in osteopathic medicine, physician assistant studies, pharmacy, biomedical sciences, occupational therapy, bioethics, perfusion/cardiovascular science, health professions education, nurse anesthesia, podiatric medicine, dental medicine, and clinical psychology.
· The Glendale Campus employs 380 staff members, faculty, and residents/interns.
· Program founding dates:
· September 1996: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. degree)
· June 1999: Physician Assistant Program
· Fall 1997: Nontraditional Doctor of Pharmacy
· August 1998: College of Pharmacy-Glendale (Pharm.D. degree)
· September 1999: Occupational Therapy, Bioethics, Health Professions Education, Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences
· Fall 2001: Cardiovascular Science/Perfusion, Master of Biomedical Sciences
· June 2004: Nurse Anesthesia
· August 2004: Arizona Podiatric Medicine Program
· Fall 2007: Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) and Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
· Fall 2008: College of Dental Medicine (D.M.D. degree)
· Fall 2008: Master of Arts in Biomedical Science (one-year degree)
· Fall 2009: Arizona College of Optometry (O.D.)
· June 2010: Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)
· The University’s presence in Glendale has created over 375 campus-based jobs and has linked more than 3,000 health care professionals from around the Phoenix Valley to Glendale as clinical faculty members.
· The University features several state-of-the-art facilities, including:
Ø Sahuaro Hall, with lecture halls, conference rooms, and laboratory classrooms boasting the finest in educational equipment and medical resources (64,850 sq ft);
Ø Cholla Hall, with two lecture auditoria, modern pharmacy laboratories, multi-use classrooms, and a computer lab (37,976 sq ft);
Ø Ocotillo Hall, with cutting-edge practice labs, classrooms, and a 600-seat dividable auditorium (40,000 sq ft);
Ø Agave Hall, with new state-of-the-art anatomy and osteopathic manipulative medicine labs, as well as several multi-purpose spaces (40,000 sq ft);
Ø Glendale Hall, featuring classrooms, faculty offices, and dental simulation lab (130,000 sq. ft.);
Ø Foothills Science Center and Expansion, which houses faculty research facilities (26,765 sq ft);
Ø The Midwestern University Clinic, including specialties in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Family Medicine, Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Optometry and Optical Center, Pharmacy Services, Psychological Assessment and Therapy, and the Drug Information Center.
Ø Three Barrel Student Services buildings, with vending and lunchroom areas, lounges, an exercise and weight room, and outdoor basketball courts and a sand volleyball court;
Ø Campus housing, featuring 216 one- and two-bedroom apartments and the Cactus Clubhouse recreational center;
Ø Comprehensive medical library with computer resources and study rooms;
Ø Auditorium with classroom space for lectures and large campus events (40,000sq ft); opening Fall 2008
Ø Recreation & Wellness Hall, with gymnasium and exercise facilities, and special rooms for music, crafts, and dance/aerobics (26,135 sq ft); opening Fall 2008
Ø Interfaith Chapel, with space for personal reflection, student organizations, special events; opening Spring 2009
· DWL Architects & Planners is the architect and Chanen Construction Company is the construction contractor for the MWU Glendale Campus.
· The University is committed to community service in Glendale¾students and faculty from all programs organize ongoing health screenings; tobacco, drug, and medication safety presentations; free sports physicals for high school athletes; health career exploration programs; fundraisers for charity; and other outreach projects.
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
· The Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM) was founded in 1995. The inaugural class of osteopathic medical students began classes at the Glendale Campus on September 30, 1996 and graduated on June 4, 2000.
· The osteopathic profession employs a patient-centered approach to health care, with an emphasis on primary care/preventive medicine. Osteopathic physicians (DOs) enjoy the same rights and privileges as allopathic physicians (MDs) and possess an additional skill to treat patients: osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM). By combining OMM with traditional medical approaches, DOs provide patients with the most comprehensive care available.
· AZCOM achieved full accreditation status following the graduation of its first class of students in the year 2000.
· In 2008, AZCOM increased its class size to 250 to help address the need for more physicians in the state of Arizona.
· The College has developed partnerships with more than 2,000 physicians at major metropolitan health centers and specialized private practices throughout the state and U.S to provide clinical rotations for students during their third and fourth years.
· AZCOM has established new postdoctoral programs in primary care disciplines through its Arizona Graduate Medical Education Consortium. Internship and residency programs are offered at several hospitals throughout Arizona.
· AZCOM has graduated nine classes of osteopathic physicians, increasing the number of primary care providers in AZ and strengthening one of Arizona’s primary economic clusters in the AZ Strategic Plan for Economic Development.
· More than 200 of the 1,098 AZCOM alumni are currently practicing in Arizona.
· Lori Kemper, D.O., is the Dean of the College.
College of Health Sciences
· The College of Health Sciences (CHS) was founded in 1992 at the Downers Grove Campus to offer programs in health professions with a demonstrated shortage.
· The College currently offers the following degree programs:
Ø Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (M.M.S.)
Ø Master of Occupational Therapy (M.O.T.)
Ø Bachelor and Master of Biomedical Sciences (B.B.S., M.B.S.)
Ø Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences (M.A.)
Ø Master (and Certificate) of Arts in Bioethics (M.A.)
Ø Master of Cardiovascular Science (M.C.S.)
Ø Master of Health Professions Education (M.H.P.E.)
Ø Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia (M.S.)
Ø Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.)
Ø Master of Arts (M.A.) and Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology
· Physician assistants (PAs) are licensed to practice medicine with physician supervision. Their clinical role includes primary and specialty care in medical and surgical practice settings, with a patient-centered focus.
· Occupational therapists (OTs) work in community/clinical settings to improve patients’ ability to perform everyday activities and minimize disruptions caused by injury and disabilities. Services include evaluation, treatment, education, consultation, and research.
· The Biomedical Sciences program equips students with the skills to obtain positions as research/laboratory technicians, supervisors in biotech or pharmaceutical industries, or candidates for admission to health professional schools. Two-year bachelor’s and master’s degree options are available, plus a 1-year master’s degree.
· The Bioethics program provides an understanding of the theory/practice of ethical decision-making in health care. Students represent a wide variety of backgrounds, including physicians, nurses, chaplains, lawyers, administrators, and social workers.
· The Cardiovascular Science program educates students in the application of cardiovascular disease-related equipment and procedures. Graduates practice as perfusionists responsible for the operation of heart-lung machines and other devices.
· The Health Professions Education program prepares practicing health professionals to become productive faculty members and educators.
· The Nurse Anesthesia Program provides students with a solid foundation in the basic sciences and anesthesia management. Graduates work in urban and rural hospitals, same-day surgery centers, doctors’ offices, pain clinics, and other settings.
· The Clinical Psychology Program graduates professionals skilled in the areas of relationship, assessment, intervention, research and evaluation, education, management, and diversity. Graduates practice in hospital, primary care, outpatient or inpatient, public or private, and forensic settings, serving populations of all ages.
· Jacquelyn Smith, Ph.D., is the Dean of the College.
College of Pharmacy –Glendale
· The College of Pharmacy-Glendale (CPG) was founded in 1998 to address the need for qualified pharmacists in Arizona and the Southwest.
· The inaugural class of 98 pharmacy students matriculated in August 1998 and graduated in June 2001.
· Pharmacists provide pharmaceutical care and services in a variety of settings, including community pharmacies, hospitals, educational institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and managed care organizations. They plan drug therapies, determine dosage and schedules, prepare medications, and counsel patients about proper drug use/ possible side effects.
· The College’s Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE).
· The College offers a three-year, accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree—one of only a few colleges in the nation. Midwestern University is one of three institutions in the country with two colleges of pharmacy—the College of Pharmacy–Glendale and the Chicago College of Pharmacy.
· The curriculum is based on an innovative small group learning model, which fosters problem solving and communications skills. This small group approach fosters the team-oriented health care environment of current pharmacy practice.
· The program requires completion of eight rotations that are integrated throughout the curriculum and emphasize a patient-oriented approach to pharmacy education.
· A Nontraditional Pharm.D. Program is offered on the Glendale Campus for practicing pharmacists with at least 2 years of experience who are seeking an advanced degree.
· Dennis J. McCallian, Pharm.D., is the Dean of the College.
College of Dental Medicine
· The College of Dental Medicine was founded in 2008 with an inaugural class of 111 students.
· The College offers the Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree.
· The College is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and has been granted the accreditation status of “initial accreditation.”
· The College offers a four-year curriculum that includes academic coursework in the basic sciences, the behavioral sciences, and the clinical sciences; preclinical simulation studies; practical clinical dentistry; and community clinical rotations that follow the guidelines of the American Dental Association and the Commission on Dental Education.
· Current nationwide statistics indicate a future shortage of dentists: for every three dentists that retire, only two dentists enter the profession. Advances in dental care, a rising interest in cosmetic dentistry, and the ever-growing understanding of the relationship between oral and systemic health are all contributing to the increased demand.
· Students train in the College’s state-of-the-art dental simulation lab and will rotate in an on-campus dental clinic, slated to open in 2009.
· Richard Simonsen, D.D.S., M.S., is the founding Dean of the College.