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Midwestern University-Glendale

Glendale, AZ

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Quick Facts

Educating Tomorrow's Healthcare Team

1900
Founded
Private medical and professional school
Type
2,758
Total Students
$827M
Endowment
(2024)
Special Focus Four-Year
Classification
President: Joshua C. Baker

Data from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) & U.S. Dept. of Education

About Midwestern University-Glendale

Midwestern University-Glendale: Cultivating Arizona's Next Generation of Healthcare Leaders.

Midwestern University-Glendale stands as a beacon for aspiring healthcare professionals, embodying its powerful motto: 'Educating Tomorrow's Healthcare Team.' While rooted in a rich history tracing back to 1900 in Illinois, the Glendale campus, established in 1995, quickly carved out a pivotal role in Arizona's medical landscape. It began as the state's second and largest medical school, and has since grown into a comprehensive private graduate institution dedicated exclusively to health sciences.

Prospective students will discover a vibrant academic environment offering a diverse array of professional programs. From osteopathic medicine to pharmacy, dental medicine, optometry, and veterinary medicine, Midwestern University-Glendale prepares students for critical roles across the healthcare spectrum. The campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including a 109,000-square-foot veterinary teaching hospital, fostering an immersive and practical learning experience.

The university's impact on Arizona is profound, having opened the first veterinary medical school in the state and significantly contributing to the training of countless healthcare providers. Under the leadership of President Joshua C. Baker, and backed by a substantial endowment, Midwestern University-Glendale continues to expand its offerings and reinforce its commitment to excellence in health education. This collaborative setting, where multiple colleges thrive, cultivates a unique interprofessional learning atmosphere, crucial for the complex demands of modern healthcare.

Its accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission and the medical schools' accreditation by the American Osteopathic Association further underscore its commitment to high-quality education, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to make a meaningful difference in their chosen fields.

Key Highlights

  • Home to 3,782 students (as of 2022-23) on its expansive Glendale campus.
  • Established in 1995, it became Arizona's second and largest medical school at the time.
  • Operates with a substantial endowment of over $826.9 million (2024).
  • Hosts the first veterinary medical school in the state of Arizona, opened in 2012.
  • Offers a comprehensive suite of healthcare programs including osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, optometry, and veterinary medicine.
  • Guided by the inspiring motto: "Educating Tomorrow's Healthcare Team."

Timeline

1900
Founded as the American College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in Illinois.
1993
United various colleges under the name Midwestern University.
1995
Glendale, Arizona campus opened.
1996
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM) began at the Glendale campus.
1998
College of Pharmacy established at the Glendale campus (Physician Assistant program established in 1997).
2006
College of Dental Medicine-Arizona opened.
2012
College of Veterinary Medicine opened at Glendale, becoming Arizona's first.
2020
Podiatric medicine program became the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine.
🏛️
126 Years
of Excellence

Schools & Colleges

6 notable schools within Midwestern University-Glendale

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Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine

Began in 1996, it was the second medical school in Arizona and the first osteopathic medical school in the state until 2007.

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College of Pharmacy

Established at the Glendale campus in 1998, preparing future pharmacists.

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College of Dental Medicine-Arizona

Opened in 2006, offering comprehensive dental education.

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Arizona College of Optometry

Opened in 2008, training future vision care professionals.

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College of Veterinary Medicine

Opened in 2012 with extensive teaching facilities, it was the first veterinary medical school in Arizona.

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Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine

Formerly a program within the College of Health Sciences, it became its own college in 2020.

Leadership

Joshua C. Baker
President

Data from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

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