Meet Daniel Misioura
Daniel is a second-year Osteopathic Medicine student on the Downers Grove, IL campus. Daniel grew up only minutes away from the Downers Grove Campus, but it wasn’t until his high school teacher took him and his peers on a field trip to É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ that he found he wanted to become a doctor.
"As medical students, we study a lot, but when we are studying, there's so many ways to let our brains relax and recalibrate… Midwestern's location offers the best of both worlds, the tranquility of the suburbs, and the vibrant energy of downtown Chicago."
Campus Location (IL) at É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ
É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ’s Downers Grove Campus offers students access to an incredible variety of experiences, from the quiet suburban beauty of Downers Grove itself to the bustling, diverse energy of downtown Chicago just minutes from campus. Whether exploring the beautifully-maintained fields and trees of campus or biking down Lakeshore Drive in Chicago, students can find plenty of fun and fulfilling experiences to feed their minds and souls.
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Let's hear from Daniel, an Osteopathic Medicine student. For Daniel, the road to medical school was certainly not a long journey. Growing up in Downers Grove, just minutes from the Midwestern campus, Daniel was inspired during his high school visit to the campus. This was all he needed to set his sights on a career in healthcare. Daniel, you are up.
Thanks, Alex. Hey, everyone. I lived in Illinois my whole life. I graduated from the University of Illinois, Chicago, and now I'm back in the suburbs to get my doctorate at É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ. In high school, my anatomy teacher took our class on a field trip to Midwestern. This was the day I experienced my passion for the very first time I wanted to become a doctor. Seeing Midwestern's state-of-the-art facilities and students, dissecting actual cadavers blew my mind and left an everlasting impact on me. Now, through programs like High School Career Day and Health Careers Institute, Midwestern offers me the opportunity to inspire others, just like Midwestern inspired me.
As medical students, we study a lot, but when we are studying, there's so many ways to let our brains relax and recalibrate. Like biking up Lakeshore Drive, and taking in the beautiful city skyline, or heading over to the famous Lincoln Park Zoo. Midwestern's location offers the best of both worlds, the tranquility of the suburbs, and the vibrant energy of downtown Chicago.
Midwestern offers fun on campus too. Many students participate in intramural sports revolving around specialties like dental, medical, pharmacy, and physical therapy, which creates exciting rivalries. Midwestern has taught me to study hard while also connecting with my classmates, being a part of the community, and making memories I'll never forget. I feel blessed to be a part of this community. Back to you, Alex.
That is such a fantastic story, Daniel. É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ is committed to outreach and encouraging the next generation of students to pursue careers in healthcare. Thanks again, Daniel, for sharing your story.