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Midwestern University�College of Pharmacy

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One College Two Campuses

  • Innovative 3-year curriculum offered on two beautiful campuses

Downers Grove, Illinois Glendale, AZ

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MWU College of Pharmacy

Graduate

pharmacists

who will be:

Competent professionals

who care for patients in a variety of practice settings

Compassionate

Team players

Excellent communicators

Leaders

Life long learners

Goals

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MWU College of Pharmacy

Well-developed Student Support System

Student-Centered Learning Philosophy

Active learning

Co-curricular activities

Teaching Focus

3 Year Program

University Community of Health Professions Only

Signature

Characteristics

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MWU College of Pharmacy

Career Support

Premier Clinical Partners

Supportive Alumni

Student Involvement

Advisor groups

Student Government

Professional Organizations

Signature

Characteristics

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Curriculum Highlights

    • Challenging
    • Progressive
    • High Standards

Dynamic Curriculum

    • Health of humans, animals, and the environment are all connected

One Health

    • Learn with, about, and from students within other MWU programs
    • Interprofessional clinical experiences

Interprofessional Education

Medicinal Chemistry

Pharmacology

Pathophysiology

Pharmacotherapeutics

Integration of Pharmacotherapy Content

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Experiential Curriculum Highlights

    • >2500 rotations to choose from
    • ~90% preferred placement
    • Out of are and state rotations available

Introductory & Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences

    • Community, Hospital, General Medicine, Ambulatory Care, Clinical Specialties, Electives

Environments

    • Banner Heath
    • HonorHealth
    • Corporate and Industry Opportunities

Clinical & Leadership Partners with High Levels of Practice

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College of Pharmacy, Glendale Campus�Board Pass Rates for First Time Test Takers

Year

NAPLEX CPG

NAPLEX National

MPJE (law) CPG

MPJE (law)

National

2020

88.6% (+.2)

88.4%

88.4% (+3.8)

84.6%

2019

87% (-1)

88%

88% (+4)

84%

2018

93.4% (+3.9)

89.5%

85.4% (+1.7)

83.8%

2017

91.0% (+3.4)

87.6%

91.4% (+8.6)

82.8%

2016

89.7% (+3.8)

85.9%

95.2% (+10.5)

84.7%

2015

96.4% (+3.8)

92.6%

96.1% (+1.7)

94.4%

2014

96.7% (+1.8)

94.9%

96.5% (+1.3)

95.2%

2013

97.2% (+1.3)

95.9%

93.8% (-1.1)

94.9%

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College of Pharmacy, Glendale Campus�Residency Placement

  • CPG continues to encourage all areas of pharmacy practice

Year

CPG Match

National Match

2021

71% (15/21)

65% (4015/6182)

2020

65% (22/34)

63% (3904/6158)

2019

61% (22/36)

64% (3822/5937)

2018

72% (21/29)

65% (3635/5560)

2017

70% (30/43)

68% (3309/4864)

2016

67% (18/27)

68% (2899/4290)

2015

62% (23/37)

66% (2692/4056)

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Research Opportunities

  • Faculty Research Mentors
    • Pharmaceutical Sciences
    • Social and Administrative Sciences
    • Clinical Practice

  • Center of Excellence in Nanomedicine
    • Collaborative center with Dental Medicine, Health Sciences, Graduate Studies, and Veterinary Medicine to conduct research in nanomedicine
      • Students from Pharmacy, Graduate Studies, Osteopathic Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Veterinary Medicine will be trained to participate in the Center’s initiatives

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Strong Candidate

Knowledge & passion for patient care

Ability to balance multiple priorities

Leadership & initiative

Strong ethical & professional values

Strong academic background

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MWU College of Pharmacy

Our Commitment to YOU

  • Rapid initial decision after interview

  • Communication after Interview
    • Emails regarding matriculation or waitlist status

What We Ask of YOU

  • Communication
    • If you deposit, you reserve a seat in the class. If you change your mind please let us know as soon as possible - some other deserving candidate wants that seat!

    • Keep up with requests from the admissions office or other departments at MWU

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Questions?

Midwestern University

College of Pharmacy

Dr. Mitchell Emerson, Dean, MWU College of Pharmacy

Dr. Michael A. Dietrich, Associate Dean of Professional Affairs

mdietr@Midwestern.edu

AZ: 623-572-3500

IL: 630-515-7678