Master of Arts in Medical Sciences
Accelerate Your Healthcare Journey
Dreaming of a career in medicine? PNWU’s Master of Arts in Medical Sciences (MAMS) program is the perfect stepping stone. Immerse yourself in a year of intensive, comprehensive coursework, setting the stage for success in medical school and beyond.
Fast-track your health professions ambitions with our one-year MAMS program, tailored for students aspiring to pursue future health sciences education. Gain a competitive edge when applying for medical school or be prepared for career advancement.
Register for a virtual information sessionInside PNWU’s Master of Arts in Medical Sciences
The MAMS program prepares students to become compassionate, culturally aware, and competent health care professionals.
Students have leadership, community service, and research opportunities while exploring multiple health care careers alongside medical and health professions program students.
- One-year, 36-credit master’s degree program
- 100% graduation rate
- 50% of all graduates have represented minority backgrounds
- Learn a broad range of health care topics
- 30-40 students accepted each year
- 92% of all graduates have transitioned on to a health professional school or job of their choice
“A strong person cares for SELF,
a stronger person cares for OTHERS,
and the strongest person cares for OTHERS AS SELF.”– Dr. Mark Taylor
MAMS program director
Expert Faculty
The MAMS program at PNWU is taught and mentored by highly skilled and supportive medical practitioners and educators who infuse every course with their knowledge and passion while providing invaluable support, insight, and feedback to students.
Community Engagement
Our MAMS program strongly focuses on community engagement, particularly in rural and medically underserved areas. You’ll have the chance to work with diverse populations and develop skills to meet the needs of underserved communities.
Interprofessional Education
We believe in the importance of interprofessional education. You’ll have opportunities to collaborate with students from other healthcare programs, including osteopathic medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, and dentistry, to learn how to work effectively in a team.
Admission Requirements
Acceptance is conditional until all required documentation is received and completed to PNWU’s satisfaction.
- Applicant must have earned a baccalaureate or master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Final, official transcripts from all previously attended institutions must be on file prior to matriculation.
- Foreign institution coursework must be submitted to a foreign evaluation service for a course-by-course US equivalency report.
- A cleared criminal background check.
- A cleared drug screening, if randomly selected.
- Applicant must certify the ability to meet the Minimal Technical Standards and can perform the requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Documentation of required immunizations.
- Documentation of health insurance.
- Other required matriculation forms, surveys, training, counseling, etc.
Application Process
Verify that you meet the admission requirements above.
Apply through PostbacCAS and designate your intention to apply to PNWU MAMS Program.
If invited, schedule an interview with PNWU.
Virtual Interviews are available.
Applicants are notified via email and the Self-Service Portal if accepted.
Ready to get started?
Register for a free, virtual information session and we’ll answer any questions you have.
About Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences is a grassroots, non-profit health sciences university established in 2005 by a group of visionary community leaders in Washington’s fertile Yakima Valley.
At PNWU, our mission guides everything we do. We exist to train health care professionals who will serve underserved patients in rural areas.
Our goal is to revolutionize community health. We’re looking for trailblazers like you to join us.
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