Admissions

We are excited you are applying to become a PNWU student! Successful applicants are considered for their academic excellence, commitment to practice health care in rural or medically underserved areas, and personal characteristics. Learn more about what it looks like to be a PNWU student below!

Jen Reinmuth-Birch, OMSII

“Every one of our faculty members here is genuinely invested in every single student. They want you to be successful. They want you to be a good doctor."

Andy Shang, OMSII

“Every interaction I've had, the staff and faculty here have been interested in who you are, not all the superficial and extraneous points and facts and figures. They care about you as a person, not a number."

Israa Alshaikhli, OMSII

“As hard as this year has been, I am grateful that I am at PNWU, where I not only have an opportunity to become a physician, but have found a community that believes in me every step of the way."

Explore Our Programs

Doctor of Dental Medicine

The newest dental school in the Pacific Northwest.

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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

A four-year program to train osteopathic physicians.

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Doctor of Physical Therapy

A three-year program to train doctors of physical therapy.

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Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

A two-year program to train occupational therapists.

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Master of Arts in Medical Sciences

A one-year program for academic enhancement.

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PNWU at a Glance

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2005

Year Established

44

Full-time Faculty

151

Administration & Staff

2008

Year Opened

5

Number of Programs

1,552

Total number of PNWU alumni.

665

Current PNWU Students

33%

Percentage of students from a rural area.

73%

Percentage of students from the Pacific Northwest.