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Medicine

Explore a new path in medical education at The Chicago School, where we prepare students to lead with compassion and clinical excellence. Our programs are designed for those who want to improve lives through a deeper understanding of how physical and mental health intersect. Whether pursuing a career in public health or biomedical science or training to become a physician, you'll gain the tools to meet the evolving needs of patients and communities.

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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 adequate healthcare considers the whole patient, not just their symptoms. Through curricula that blend biological sciences, behavioral health, and community care, you’ll explore how social, cultural, economic, and psychological factors influence human health. Taught by practitioner-scholar faculty, our programs offer the academic rigor and real-world preparation needed to make a meaningful impact in the medical field.

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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M.S. Biomedical Sciences

Online

Whether you’re planning to apply to medical school or want to strengthen your background in healthcare, this program helps you build a solid foundation in the sciences. Courses in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and medical ethics are delivered entirely online, so you can learn on your schedule without putting life on hold.

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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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