Year: 2024

PNWU Hosts Health Workforce Listening Session and Council Meeting to Address Healthcare Disparities

Rural WA State landscape

In a concerted effort to address healthcare disparities in rural and medically underserved communities, PNWU recently played host to the Health Workforce Listening Session and Council Meeting. The event brought together key stakeholders to explore innovative solutions to pressing issues in healthcare workforce development. On Wednesday, June 26, participants engaged in listening sessions featuring presentations…Continue Reading PNWU Hosts Health Workforce Listening Session and Council Meeting to Address Healthcare Disparities

Reconnect and Celebrate at the PNWU Welcome Back Event

PNWU Campus Drone Photo

The power of PNWU’s close-knit community is set to shine once again at the eagerly anticipated PNWU Welcome Back Event. Scheduled for Tuesday, September 10 from 4-6 p.m. on the back patio and playing field of Butler-Haney Hall, the gathering promises an unforgettable blend of fun, food, and fellowship. Whether you’re a returning student, a…Continue Reading Reconnect and Celebrate at the PNWU Welcome Back Event

Four PNWU Student Doctors Selected to Serve on National SOMA Committees

Student Doctor Otmar Borchard, PNWU-COM Class of 2027

Four PNWU Student Doctors have been selected to serve on national Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) committees.  As SOMA committee members, Student Doctors Carley Murphy, Otmar Borchard, Hannah Cornwell, and Johan Velo will bring their passions and perspectives to the nation’s largest network of osteopathic medical students. SOMA Professional Development Committee Student Doctor Carley Murphy,…Continue Reading Four PNWU Student Doctors Selected to Serve on National SOMA Committees

SDM Partnership Development: Peninsula Dental School

Dr. Panagakos visited Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, UK, spending time with the Head of School (Dean), Prof Ewen McColl

Last month, PNWU-SDM Founding Dean Dr. Fotinos visited Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, UK, spending time with the Head of School (Dean), Professor Ewen McColl, and his team, visiting clinical and educational sites and discussing the similarities between the respective programs.  Peninsula Dental School is one of the newest dental schools in the UK, and…Continue Reading SDM Partnership Development: Peninsula Dental School

SDM Leadership Council Spotlight: Shan K. Bagby

Brigadier General (Ret.) Shan K. Bagby

The purpose of the Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences – School of Dental Medicine (SDM) Leadership Council is to support the School’s mission and vision through education, advancement and philanthropy.   The Leadership Council is a group of trusted advisors who represent a wide range of professions and vocations and are committed to the…Continue Reading SDM Leadership Council Spotlight: Shan K. Bagby

SDM Team Spotlight: Olga M. Gutierrez

Olga M. Gutierrez, Associate Professor of Dental Hygiene Olga M. Gutierrez was born and raised in the Yakima Valley. Her family immigrated from Guanajuato, Mexico, and worked as farmworkers in the Lower Valley. In high school, she was introduced to dentistry through attending YV Tech’s Dental Assisting Program. Unfortunately, she was unable to complete that…Continue Reading SDM Team Spotlight: Olga M. Gutierrez

SDM Partner Spotlight: Washington State Dental Association

Delta Dental groundbreaking

The Washington State Dental Association has been the voice of dentistry in Washington since its inception in 1887. With over 4,400 member dentists, WSDA is dedicated to empowering members to advocate for and provide optimal oral health care. With the support of its members, WSDA is the strongest and most influential organization advocating on behalf…Continue Reading SDM Partner Spotlight: Washington State Dental Association

PNWU’s School of Dental Medicine Praised in The Seattle Times

Seattle at sunset

Our developing School of Dental Medicine was recently celebrated by The Seattle Times as a way to increase access to affordable dental care in Washington State.  In a co-authored opinion piece by Linda Edgar, president of the American Dental Association, and Nathan Russell, president of the Washington State Dental Association, PNWU’s SDM was celebrated for not only increasing the number of dentists…Continue Reading PNWU’s School of Dental Medicine Praised in The Seattle Times