Dozens of PNWU alumni from the University’s first few classes had a great mini reunion in Anchorage, Alaska earlier this month. The group shared old stories and caught up with their classmates while enjoying food and drinks at the PNWU on Tour event. Many students enjoyed mingling with members of PNWU’s Development and Clinical Education…Continue Reading PNWU On Tour – Alaska
On Friday, April 12, PNWU hosted our annual Residency Fair. With over 30 residency programs on campus to showcase their offerings, this year’s Fair was the largest in our University’s history. Classes were paused as PNWU students met with residency program directors, faculty, and current residents from a variety of family medicine, internal medicine, and…Continue Reading PNWU Hosts Largest Residency Fair in University History
On Monday, April 8, PNWU hosted our annual Research Symposium. This year’s event was the largest in university history, with 57 scientific posters from our students, faculty, and community partners. “My head is still swirling,” said Lizzie Lamb, research development facilitator and interim director of PNWU’s Office of Scholarly Activity. Reflecting on the whirlwind experience of…Continue Reading PNWU Hosts “Best Symposium Ever”
Last weekend, PNWU hosted the Anato-Bee. A national high school outreach initiative promoting education in the anatomical sciences, the Anato-Bee tests high school students’ knowledge in anatomy, embryology, histology, and diagnostic skills through a spelling-bee inspired format. Featuring top-scoring students from a recent local competition at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA, PNWU’s event served as the western…Continue Reading PNWU Hosts Inaugural Anato-Bee
The Northwest Interprofessional Health Collaborative (NIHC) recently secured a $56,800 grant from Greater Health Now’s Community Investment program, Connect2Everyone. The grant empowers the NIHC to enhance the Expanding Community Impact of Culinary Medicine in Yakima County pilot project, and to offer more culinary medicine teaching classes to health professions learners. The Culinary Medicine program is designed to familiarize health…Continue Reading Grant Enables NIHC to Expand Culinary Medicine Offerings
Benjamin Greene, DO, PNWU-COM Class of 2021, reflects on the profound impact PNWU scholarships have had on his journey to care. “I am so grateful to have been accepted and medically educated at PNWU,” said Benjamin Greene, DO, PNWU-COM Class of 2021. Reflecting on a remarkable journey that has taken him from his rural Idaho…Continue Reading Activating Life’s Inspiration
Lawrence Larson, DO, former Chair of PNWU’s Board of Trustees and co-founder of Pediatrics Northwest, establishes The Dr. Lawrence and Mary Larson Endowed Scholarship. Created in honor of his late wife, the new PNWU scholarship aims to inspire a new generation of compassionate community pediatricians. Dr. Lawrence Larson never doubted the visionary optimism that accompanied…Continue Reading PNWU Scholarships: “A Can’t-Miss”
This past weekend, PNWU hosted our annual Mini Med School. The free family event welcomed community members to our health sciences campus to learn about the human body, our assortment of programs, and the importance of being healthy. Featuring activities for kindergarten through middle school-aged students, Mini Med School also featured food trucks, a scavenger…Continue Reading PNWU Hosts Mini Med School
Lolinda Turner, our School of Dental Medicine’s director of student success and engagement, was recently appointed to the State of Washington’s Commission on African American Affairs. As a commissioner, Turner will play a pivotal role in advising the Governor, Legislature and state agencies regarding policy development and implementation, as well as working to establish relationships with…Continue Reading Lolinda Turner Elected to Washington’s Commission on African American Affairs
Dr. Panagakos, dean of PNWU’s School of Dental Medicine, was recently published in the Washington State Dental Association magazine. Click here to read the full article….Continue Reading Building Our Campus – and Interest – in Dental Medicine