A Top 10 University
on a Mission
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Five Programs
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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
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Doctor of Physical Therapy
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Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
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Master of Arts in Medical Sciences
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Doctor of Dental Medicine
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One
Mission
Educate and train health care professionals emphasizing service among rural and medically underserved communities throughout the Northwest.
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PNWU is a Nationally Ranked Health Sciences University
Primary
Care
2nd
in the nation for most graduates practicing in primary care fields (45.5%)
Medically Underserved Areas
3rd
in the nation for most graduates practicing in medically underserved areas (44.6%)
Rural
Areas
6th
in the nation for most graduates practicing in rural areas (17.9%)
U.S. News and World Report’s Best Grad Schools release ranked PNWU second for most graduates practicing in primary care fields (45.5%), third for most graduates practicing in medically underserved areas (44.6%), and sixth for graduates practicing in rural areas (17.9%).
Welcome to the Community Health Revolution
About Us
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) is a grassroots, non-profit health sciences university established in 2005 by a group of visionary community leaders in Washington’s fertile Yakima Valley.
PNWU offers five unique programs on a vibrant and rapidly expanding campus featuring students and faculty from multiple health sciences programs.