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Medicine

Prepare for medical school or pursue careers in biomedical sciences, occupational therapy, public health, or osteopathic medicine with a medicine degree from The Chicago School.

The Chicago School’s medicine programs are available online and on campus, depending on the program. Read further for more details.

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Integrated Medicine Model

Study how cultural, social, environmental, economic, and other forces impact human health

Serve the Underserved

Treating vulnerable children, adults, and seniors is a core component of our Medicine programs

Interdisciplinary Approach

Learn to address a wide range of medical challenges in an evolving healthcare landscape

Medicine

The Chicago School’s medicine programs are grounded in the belief that effective healthcare considers the whole person, not just their symptoms. Through programs spanning biomedical sciences, occupational therapy, public health, and osteopathic medicine, you will explore how biological, psychological, social, cultural, and environmental factors influence health and well-being. Taught by practitioner-scholar faculty, our programs offer the academic rigor and real-world preparation needed to make a meaningful impact across healthcare, research, and community settings.

Programs in Medicine

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine

The IllinoisCOM program is built for students who want to approach medicine through a lens of integrated care. You'll gain hands-on clinical experience, develop leadership skills, and learn to deliver patient-centered care that integrates physical and mental health.

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Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)

Hybrid: Online Course Work, On-Campus Immersions in Chicago

Prepare to help people participate more fully in everyday life through an experiential, entry-level OTD program that integrates evidence-based practice, emerging technology, fieldwork, and immersive training. Available in a hybrid online format with six on-campus immersions in Chicago.

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M.S. Biomedical Sciences

Online

Build a strong biomedical science foundation while preparing for medical school, other health professions programs, or careers across healthcare and biomedical science. Choose from concentrations in Pre-Medical Studies, Data Science in Healthcare, or Public Health and Health Policy. Offered entirely online.

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Master of Public Health (MPH)

Online or On-Ground Options

Be part of the solution to some of today’s most pressing health challenges. This career-focused program prepares you to promote health equity, drive systemic change, and lead public health efforts in communities across the U.S.

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testimonial

John Lucas, DO

Dean and Chief Academic Officer, Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine
Throughout my medical career, I’ve learned that addressing both mental and physical health can significantly improve patient outcomes. That is the founding principle of the Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine, reflecting the next step in The Chicago School’s commitment to integrated mental and physical health.”

Our Approach

The Chicago School Approach is an immersive, applied learning model focused on developing professionals who can address present challenges and anticipate future needs. It combines four core elements of The Chicago School experience—education, innovation, community, and impact—to give students a practical and solutions-oriented education.

Education

Preparing tomorrow’s integrated health professionals.

Highly regarded by academic leaders, 20 programs at The Chicago School have earned programmatic accreditation.

 

Innovation

Embracing next-gen learning and practice.

Several programs offer Immersive Residencies for skill building and professional guidance.

 

Community

Creating connection, inclusion, and belonging.

52% of students identify as first-gen, prompting us to build the First Generation Student Success Program.

 

Impact

Helping individuals, organizations, and communities.

500+ community partners offer internships, practicums, and community service opportunities.

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