Downers Grove, IL
🩺 School Overview
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Total Enrollment: 206
Degrees: DO
Founding Year: 1900
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Website: https://www.midwestern.edu/academics/degrees-and-programs/doctor-of-osteopathic-medicine-il
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📄 Application Information
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Average MCAT: 507
Average GPA: 3.46
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Interview Feedback Summary
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 24% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate stress level, and felt they did well.
School Review Summary
Overall, students rated the program a 4.5 out of 10 for satisfaction. The student body is described as highly cooperative. The environment is considered supportive for underrepresented minorities, LGBTQ+ students, married students, students with disabilities, non-traditional students. Graduates feel very well-prepared for board exams. Faculty members are seen as highly approachable.
5 Most Common Secondary Essay Questions for MWU-CCOM
- 1. Motivation and Fit – Why do you believe CCOM would provide you with the type of osteopathic medical education you are seeking?
- 2. Motivation and Fit – Why should CCOM accept you into this year's class?
About the School
The Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) at Midwestern University, established in 1900, is the fourth-oldest medical school in Illinois. Located in Downers Grove, a suburb 25 miles west of Chicago, the campus spans 105 acres and features classrooms, laboratories, a library, and recreational facilities. CCOM is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association's Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA). The college's mission is to educate osteopathic physicians to provide compassionate, quality care, promote the practice of osteopathic medicine, and encourage lifelong learning, research, and service.
Curriculum
CCOM's curriculum integrates basic and clinical sciences, emphasizing a patient-centered approach. Students engage in core clinical rotations across various specialties, including family medicine, internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, psychiatry, osteopathic manipulative medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, and emergency medicine. Additionally, the program offers selective rotations and electives to tailor the educational experience to individual interests. Graduates are prepared for postdoctoral residency training in all fields of medicine.
Facilities
The Downers Grove campus includes a five-story, 193,000-square-foot Multispecialty Clinic, which opened in 2012. This facility houses a dental institute, family practice clinic, speech and language institute, and an optometry clinic, providing students with early clinical exposure and hands-on experience. The campus also features a 239,000-square-foot Science Hall, comprising classrooms, over 100 offices, 25 laboratories, a gross anatomy lab, research labs, and a clinical simulation lab.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of MWU-CCOM:
Student Loan Burden: $145,086
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at MWU-CCOM, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $145,086. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Lower than 88% Nationally
The cost of living at MWU-CCOM is lower than 88% of all medical schools nationwide. This can significantly reduce your overall expenses during medical school, making it a more affordable option.
Environment: Urban
The area surrounding MWU-CCOM is best navigated by car, with few amenities within walking or biking distance. While this quieter environment may offer fewer distractions, it requires a bit more planning for everyday errands or exploring local offerings.
School Address: 555 31st Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515
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