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 SDM’s…Continue Reading Fall 2024 SDM Leadership Council Spotlight
Engaging Young Minds in Dentistry On September 17, 2024, Lolinda Turner, Director of Student Success and Engagement, and Julia Orr, Administrative Assistant at Pacific Northwest University School of Dental Medicine, had the pleasure of attending the STEM like ME explore program at Finely Middle School in Kennewick, WA. Lolinda and Julia demonstrated to 60 seventh…Continue Reading Fall 2024: SDM In the Community
Maxine Janis, RDH, EdD, MPH The highlight tells the story of the origins from which Dr. Maxine Brings Him Back-Janis descends and the valuable assets of knowing her identity as a professional and personally as a member of the Lakota people from the plains of South Dakota. Dr. Maxine Brings Him Back-Janis grew up in…Continue Reading SDM Team Spotlight: Maxine Janis and Julia Orr
Delta Dental of Washington In 1954, an innovative pilot program was created in Washington state by a small group of caring citizens and dentists to provide longshoreman’s children with dental care. It wasn’t expected to last a year, but it proved popular and eventually grew to include adults – and in the process it pioneered…Continue Reading Fall 2024 Partner Spotlight
Welcome to the latest issue of the School of Dental Medicine’s quarterly newsletter. There is so much going on here at the school, and it is very gratifying to share it with friends and supporters. In my opening column, I wanted to provide a few updates. I am excited to share that the SDM received…Continue Reading Fall 2024 Dean’s Message
Tami Anderson, BASM, Assistant Director for Clinical Operations Tami Anderson grew up in the Yakima Valley and is a graduate of Yakima Valley College, receiving her Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Business Management. Her background includes years of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant, primarily in a hematology-oncology practice. She also served as the…Continue Reading Fall 2024 New SDM Team Members
Written by Student Doctors Emily Huyhn, Otmar Borchard, Bella Frentz, Angelica Palaganas and Maria Tan In an inspiring effort to bridge the gap in healthcare education, six dedicated medical students recently embarked on a journey to a small, medically underserved rural town three-and-a-half hours north of Yakima and just one hour from the Canadian border….Continue Reading PNWU Dermatology Club Brings Preventive Healthcare Education to Rural Youth
Hi, I’m Robert Sorrells. I began my career at PNWU in 2007 and welcomed our inaugural DO class as the Director of Neuroscience and an Assistant Professor of Anatomy. Dr. Lex Towns and I set up the anatomy lab and created the anatomy curriculum, which has been significantly enhanced by the current faculty. I taught…Continue Reading Meet Members of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Belonging
The Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) is a club on campus that aims to unite and empower current and future physicians from all medical fields. The club focuses on providing services, mentorship, and education to advocate for the health of the Hispanic & Latina/o/x community. At the national level, the club aims to increase representation…Continue Reading Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Last month, PNWU’s Schools of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy celebrated a significant milestone by hosting their first-ever joint recruitment fair. Spearheaded by Dr. Jami Flick, the event attracted 40 agencies from across the Pacific Northwest, all eager to connect with aspiring OTs and DPTs. “This marks a momentous occasion for PNWU and reflects the…Continue Reading PNWU Hosts Inaugural Joint OT-PT Career Fair