Alumni Weekend 2025
Reconnect, reminisce, and rejoice at our upcoming Alumni Weekend! Calling all graduates from every era—join us for a celebration of shared memories, friendships, and accomplishments.
NUPTHMS has a great lineup, and we can wait to spend the weekend with you!
We are excited to offer to NUPTHMS sponsored CEUs & co-host with Feinberg School of Medicine (FSM). Keep checking back as we continue to update the course descriptions! You can find the full weekend schedule on the 'Weekend Schedule' tab.
Join Us May 2-3, 2025
Location: FSM- exact location will be shared closer to the date
Free- 1 CEU hour
SAT | MAY 3 | 10:30-12:30 AM
Orthopaedic Hip Course with Suzanne Semanson, PT, DPT ('06)
Location: NUPTHMS
$100/person- 2 CEU hours
SAT | MAY 3 | 1:30-3:30 PM
“Strength Through the Lifespan and Where Blood Flow Restriction( BFR) Training Fits In” with Bill Healey, PT, EdD (‘93 & Associate Chair for Professional Education), Cassi Huser, PT, DPT (‘15), and Bria Wanzung, PT, DPT, ATC (‘13)
Location: NUPTHMS
$100/person- 2 CEU hours
This two hour course will discuss strength training across the lifespan from teens/young adults through the older adult population. Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training will also be explored, including its potential role in enhancing your patients' treatment plans.
Alumni Weekend 2025 Schedule
Join NUPTHMS for a full weekend of connection, learning, and celebration!
We are excited for the CEU and social events we have planned!
REGISTRATION FOR GRAD YEARS 2020-2025
Friday, May 2
*Indicates an event that conflicts with other events
8:45-11:15am
Northwestern Memorial Hospital Tour (limited space) | Free
1:30-3:00pm*
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Tour (limited space) | Free
1:45-3:00pm*
Women in Medicine Tea at the Historic Drake Hotel | $30/person
2:30-3:15pm*
Louis A. Simpson and Kimberly K. Querrey Biomedical Research Center Tour (limited space) | Free
Saturday, May 3
*indicates and event that conflicts with other events
8:00-10:30am
Check-in
NUPTHMS- 645 N. Michigan Ave.
9:00-9:45am
Neural Mechanisms Underlying Motor Deficits Following a Unilateral Brain Injury: Implications for Innovative Rehabilitation Treatments Presented by Jules P.A. Dewald, PT, PhD, Department Chair of Physical Therapy & Human Movement Sciences | Free
10:30am-12:30pm
CEU- Orthopaedic Hip Course with Suzanne Semanson, PT, DPT ('06) | $100/person
NUPTHMS- 645 N. Michigan Ave.
12:30-1:30pm
Lunch & NUPTHMS Department Tour | Free
NUPTHMS- 645 N. Michigan Ave.
1:30-3:30pm
CEU- “Strength Through the Lifespan and Where Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training Fits In” with Bill Healey, PT, EdD (‘93 & Associate Chair for Professional Education), Cassi Huser, PT, DPT (‘15), and Bria Wanzung, PT, DPT, ATC (‘13) | $100/person
NUPTHMS- 645 N. Michigan Ave.
4:00pm
NUPTHMS Happy Hour & Alumni Awards Reception | Free
NUPTHMS- 645 N. Michigan Ave.
Travel and Accommodations
Find everything you need to plan your trip. We’re excited to offer free on-campus parking and discounted room rates at nearby hotels.
Alumni Weekend Hotel Accommodations
Hotel rooms have been arranged at various local hotels at discounted rates. Please mention Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Alumni Weekend when you make your reservation and call early to ensure availability. Rates are guaranteed until April 3, 2025, or until the room blocks sell out. The rates shown below are per night.
Important Notice: Please note that the Hyatt Centric Chicago Magnificent Mile hotel only accepts credit cards, debit cards and, where applicable, other contactless forms of payment. It is a cash-free environment.
Accessibility
Northwestern strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. All Alumni Weekend events are accessible to those requiring mobility assistance. For special accommodations, please call 312-503-8012 or email medalum@northwestern.edu at least two weeks prior to Alumni Weekend, so that we may accommodate your request.
Parking
Parking for the weekend is available on campus in the garage at 321 East Erie Street, on the corner of East Erie Street and North Fairbanks Street. Parking can be reserved during the registration process. You will need to pull a ticket for entry. If you request parking, you will receive a parking pass at check-in. Please note: You may park in the garage prior to obtaining your parking pass at check-in.
We can't guarantee there will be extra tickets available at check-in, so we recommend reserving your parking passes ahead of time.