Demographics Information
Cities within the Yakima region boundaries are: Toppenish, Sunnyside, Ellensburg, Wenatchee, Othello, Moses Lake, and Goldendale
Fitness/recreation areas available in the region:
Yakima has several fitness facilities and a plethora of recreational activities for every season. Wine tasting and craft breweries are in abundance in the region, as is a rapidly emerging foodie scene. Summer brings regional fresh fruits and vegetables in the Farmer’s Markets.
Housing:
Students placed in the Yakima region for clinical training have the same housing options offered from years 1-2.
Length of time region has been training with PNWU students:
Since 2010, when the first PNWU graduating class of 2012 started clinical rotations.
Preceptor/Rotation Information
Based on preceptor/rotations availability, core rotations are typically within 50 miles one way from where didactics are held or from the satellite locations (a location for clinical rotations associated with a regional site). When a core rotation occurs more than 50 miles from their assigned site, students may be eligible for a housing allowance and/or mileage stipend provided by PNWU.
4th year electives that have been available in this region:
- Anesthesiology
- Behavioral Medicine
- Cardiology
- Emergency
- Family Medicine
- Geriatrics
- Hematology/Oncology
- Hospice/Palliative Care
- Infectious Disease
- Intensive Care
- Internal Medicine
- Neonatology
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Pathology
- Plastic Surgery
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Radiology
- Rheumatology
- Substance Abuse
- Urology
Number of preceptors credentialed with PNWU to teach CORE rotations: 80
D.O. preceptors in the region (approx.): 20
M.D. preceptors in the region (approx.): 60
Rotations that may provide inpatient experience:
- Behavioral Health
- Family Medicine
- General Surgery
- Internal Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Women’s Health
Rotation challenges in the region based on availability:
- None
Is there integration of other schools with PNWU students?
Our students work with Residents, PA’s, Nurse Practitioners and other medical students
Residencies available in the region that PNWU students are involved in (didactics, rotations, etc.):
The Central Washington Family Medicine Residency Program (CWFMR) is located in Yakima, as well as their satellite site in Ellensburg (CHCW).
Opportunities to practice OMM:
Varies by rotation.
Out-of-Region Expectations:
It is expected that a student may be required to rotate outside of their region for any unavailable core rotations. Please see the student handbook for policies and procedures related to core rotations conducted out of region.
Didactics Information
Centralized Didactics are held every Wednesday afternoon from 2 pm to 4 pm PT. Students will join the online PNWU Centralized Didactics for the Clinical Didactics (CLIN 704) course.
Region-led didactics, which are part of the Clinical Didactics (CLIN 704) course, are held every Wednesday as scheduled by the regional leadership and include various topics/activities.
For region-led didactics, students meet on Wednesdays of each month at 1 pm. The 5th Wednesdays of each month are Wellness Wednesdays — no didactics.
Other learning opportunities in addition to PNWU didactics include:
PNWU on-campus activities
Additional Information
Region strengths:
Familiarity with the Yakima community, excellent didactics, supportive community, Central Washington Family Medicine Residency.
Why might a student choose this region over another?
Family proximity, the community, rural medicine, and outdoor activities.
Student/Resident Information: (as of AY 24-25)
Number of OMS3 Students Rotating in Region: 20
Number of OMS4 Students Rotating in Region: 16
Alumni in Residency Programs (Washington totals): 367
Alumni practicing in the regions (Washington totals): 309
% of PNWU-COM matriculations from regions (Washington totals): 47.6%
Additional information:
Variety of rotations, from busy hospital rotations to small rural clinics.
Regional Site Leadership
Assistant Dean:
Kelly Noyes, DO, FACOI
knoyes@pnwu.edu
808.990.6895
Regional Site Administrator:
Amy Gaulke
agaulke@pnwu.edu
509-961-1545
Marti Martinell
mmartinell@pnwu.edu
509-249-7837
Address used for Site Selection: 3108 Inspiration Drive Yakima 98901
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111 University Parkway
Yakima, WA 98901
Mary Baker
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509-249-7991
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