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Health Careers Institute for High School Students

Current high school sophomores, juniors and seniors are invited to apply for Midwestern University’s annual Health Careers Institute at the Downers Grove campus. This FREE hands-on, 5-day program runs from July 14 -18.

  • Downers Grove Campus
In-person

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High school students use dental picks on mouth models.

Now accepting applications for Midwestern University’s annual Health Careers Institute for High School Students, which will take place on the Downers Grove, Illinois campus from July 14-18, 2025. This FREE hands-on five-day program is open to current high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. 30 students will be selected. The deadline for applicants was April 1, 2025. 

Join Midwestern University faculty and students to learn about these health professions:

  • Osteopathic Medicine
  • Physician Assistant Studies
  • Pharmacy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Dental Medicine
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Physical Therapy
  • Optometry
  • Speech-Language Pathology
  • Precision Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Veterinary Medicine

Health Careers Institute

Learn more about the Health Careers Institute and meet the 2025 student mentors.

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