Year: 2024

PNWU School of Dental Medicine Receives Initial Accreditation from CODA

Dental students learning

Thanks to the dedication and contributions of team members and partners, Pacific Northwest University School of Dental Medicine (PNWU-SDM) is ready to accept applications for our inaugural Class of 2029. The SDM will accept up to 36 Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) students to begin in Fall 2025. Accepting students for dental education requires initial…Continue Reading PNWU School of Dental Medicine Receives Initial Accreditation from CODA

PNWU Shines at AAFP’s FUTURE Conference

PNWU students at AAFP Future Conference

This August, PNWU made a notable impact at the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) FUTURE national conference, held from August 1-3 in Kansas City, MO. Celebrating its fiftieth year, the conference brought together over 1,500 medical students and more than 1,300 residents from across the country for an immersive exploration of family medicine and…Continue Reading PNWU Shines at AAFP’s FUTURE Conference

White Coat Ceremony Honors PNWU’s Third Class of Doctor of Physical Therapy Students

PNWU School of PT White Coat ceremony

On Friday, August 9, 2024, PNWU hosted our School of Physical Therapy’s third-annual White Coat Ceremony. The celebration, which took place at The Seasons Performance Hall in downtown Yakima, honored our newest class of 23 Doctor of Physical Therapy students. “The White Coat Ceremony is a special event for all of us,” said Dr. Peggy…Continue Reading White Coat Ceremony Honors PNWU’s Third Class of Doctor of Physical Therapy Students

PNWU Once Again Leads the Nation in Mission Fulfillment

On Wednesday, July 24, U.S. News and World Report released their annual Best Grad Schools list, once again recognizing PNWU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine (PNWU-COM) as a national leader in three major mission-related categories. This year, PNWU-COM was ranked third for graduates practicing in primary care fields, eleventh for graduates practicing in medically underserved areas,…Continue Reading PNWU Once Again Leads the Nation in Mission Fulfillment

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