Recently Midwestern University celebrated the graduations of master’s and doctoral degree recipients who are beginning their professional careers in healthcare.
Over 1,600 graduates crossed the stage to receive their graduate hoods in ceremonies held on University campuses in Downers Grove, Illinois, and Glendale, Arizona, representing 11 healthcare specialty degrees across 10 Midwestern colleges.
During the ceremonies, Kathleen H. Goeppinger, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Midwestern University, acknowledged the many achievements of the graduates during their years of rigorous study and clinical experiences. She also encouraged them to remember the values they learned as Midwestern University students. “If you could be one thing, be kind,” Dr. Goeppinger told the graduates. “Be kind to your patients, your family, your colleagues, and most importantly, to yourself.”
Midwestern University Class of 2019 graduates by the numbers:
o Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine: 198
o Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine: 230
o Chicago College of Pharmacy: 207
o College of Pharmacy-Glendale: 142
o College of Dental Medicine-Illinois: 129
o College of Dental Medicine-Arizona: 141
o Arizona College of Optometry: 54
o College of Veterinary Medicine - Glendale: 97
o College of Health Sciences – Downers Grove: 49
o College of Health Sciences – Glendale: 52
o Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine: 28
o College of Health Sciences – Downers Grove: 43
o College of Health Sciences – Glendale: 50
o College of Health Sciences – Glendale: 30
o College of Graduate Studies – Downers Grove: 83
o College of Graduate Studies – Glendale: 100
o College of Graduate Studies – Downers Grove: 26
o College of Graduate Studies – Glendale: 24
The commencement ceremonies were held in Downers Grove on May 22nd and 23rd in the auditorium of Cardinal Hall, and in Glendale on May 29th, 30th, and 31st in the campus Auditorium. Each commencement featured remarks from members of the graduating class and a special recognition for students pursuing military healthcare careers.