DOWNERS GROVE, IL (DATE, 2025) – High school students eager to explore careers in healthcare are invited to apply for Midwestern University’s annual Health Careers Institute for High School Students, a free, hands-on summer program running from July 14-18, 2025.
Designed for current high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors, this interactive program takes place from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily at Midwestern University’s Downers Grove Campus at 555 31st Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515. Space is limited and the application deadline is April 1, 2025.
Participants will gain practical experience in healthcare fields through hands-on workshops, lab demonstrations, and clinical skill-building sessions led by Midwestern University faculty and students. Sessions will cover anatomy, osteopathic medicine, public health, physical and occupational therapy, dental medicine, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, and more. Students will also receive mentorship and guidance on preparing for college and exploring different healthcare professions.
Interested students can learn more and apply at https://www.midwestern.edu/ilhealthcareersinstitute or email questions to IL_HCI@midwestern.edu. To be considered, applicants must submit a completed application, including short essays, a teacher recommendation, and a high school transcript, by April 1, 2025.
Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit graduate and postgraduate educational institution specializing in the health sciences with 13 colleges located on two campuses. The Illinois campus, located on a 105-acre site in Downers Grove, is home to nearly 3,000 students and the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine; the College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove; the College of Health Sciences, Downers Grove; the College of Dental Medicine-Illinois; the Chicago College of Optometry; the College of Graduate Studies, Downers Grove, and the proposed College of Veterinary Medicine-Illinois. The Arizona campus, located on a 156-acre site in Glendale, is home to over 3,900 students and the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine; the College of Pharmacy, Glendale; the College of Health Sciences, Glendale; the College of Dental Medicine-Arizona; the Arizona College of Optometry; the College of Veterinary Medicine; the College of Graduate Studies, Glendale; and the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine. The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. For more information, visit http://www.midwestern.edu or call 630-515-7300.