CCOM Celebrates 125 Years

Advancing the Next Chapter After 125 Years at The Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

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In 2025, we were excited to celebrate a milestone in the history of our college - the 125th Anniversary of the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM), Midwestern University’s founding College.

History

Midwestern University has a proud and impressive history.  Founded in 1900 by J. Martin Littlejohn, Ph.D., D.O., M.D. (1865–1947), as the American College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery - later renamed the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine - the institution was incorporated in Chicago, Illinois, to train physicians in a nonprofit setting.

Midwestern University

Learn more about the history of Midwestern University.

Our History Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

Make an Impact

The Littlejohn Scholarship

Make an impact—support our scholarship today.

To mark the 125th anniversary, we launched a new initiative - the Littlejohn Scholarship—designed to honor our founders and support the students who will continue to advance the values and progress of osteopathic medicine for generations to come. Please consider supporting our newest scholarship and check back soon to see how much we raised in 2025!

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Over the Years

Reflect on your time at CCOM and consider contributing to this commemorative scholarship.
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The Founding Donor Scholarship Letter

Each alumnus who contributes to the Littlejohn Scholarship will be recognized in the annual President’s Report and honored on a special plaque that will hang on the walls of your alma mater.

Every contribution counts. Make a donation to the scholarship. Please indicate your gift toward “Littlejohn Scholarship”.