Medical Education for the 21st Century

At the Midwest College, we believe that the best training for a career, whether in clinical practice, teaching, or research, encourages students to develop an independent, critical and inquiring approach to the field. Instruction at the Midwest College is designed to foster such an approach and to encourage students to engage in independent study, as well as formal course work and clinical practice.

The faculty at Midwest College is one of its major strengths. Faculty members are chosen for their ability to communicate the complex and subtle principles of Oriental Medicine in a manner that encourages and motivates students. Their scholarly and investigative approach makes them stimulating teachers to whom a student responds by developing critical thinking skills and an attitude of clinical inquiry.

It is essential that a clinical residency program include an emphasis on the humanistic and social dimensions of healthcare. Education at the Midwest College prepares graduates to realistically meet both the opportunities and the challenges of the future, whatever their eventual career path may be.

The principles of Acupuncture, Bodywork, Herbs and Nutrition are covered in increasing complexity throughout the program. This rigorous academic education is then put to use in supervised internships that give well rounded experience in the modern practice of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

Those committed to lifelong learning and the challenge of applying the tools of science and the art of emotional support to others, will find the practice of Oriental Medicine a soul-satisfying pursuit.