Year: 2025

Student Dr. Megan Nelson Honored with Student Civic Leadership Award

PNWU is proud to celebrate Student Doctor Megan Nelson, PNWU College of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2025, for being named a Student Civic Leadership Awardee by the Washington Campus Coalition. The prestigious honor recognizes her commitment to service, leadership, and advocacy — values that have shaped her path from Alaska to PNWU; a journey that…Continue Reading Student Dr. Megan Nelson Honored with Student Civic Leadership Award

PNWU Honors David Dommermuth and Dr. Katheryn Hudon with the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award

The Gold Humanism Honor Society’s (GHHS) Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award is one of the highest honors bestowed upon graduating medical students and faculty.  Recognizing exceptional compassion, integrity, and dedication to patient-centered care, the award celebrates individuals who not only excel in medicine but also foster empathy, mentorship, and a culture of humanism in…Continue Reading PNWU Honors David Dommermuth and Dr. Katheryn Hudon with the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award

PNWU Dental Dean Discusses Dental Access and Innovation on Yakama Nation Radio

On Wednesday, March 26, Dr. Fotinos Panagakos, founding dean of PNWU’s School of Dental Medicine (SDM), joined Yakama Nation Radio (1490 AM) to discuss his innovative new program, the urgent need for dental care in rural and underserved communities, and PNWU’s innovative approach to training future healthcare leaders. Many rural areas, including the Yakima Valley,…Continue Reading PNWU Dental Dean Discusses Dental Access and Innovation on Yakama Nation Radio

Meet Your Future Residency Program at PNWU’s 2025 Residency Fair

On Friday, April 4, PNWU will host our annual Residency Fair. Set to take place from noon to 2 p.m. in the Grand Foyer of Butler-Haney Hall, this year’s event will welcome over 25 residency programs from across the region, providing students with an invaluable opportunity to connect with program directors, faculty, and current residents….Continue Reading Meet Your Future Residency Program at PNWU’s 2025 Residency Fair

PNWU Celebrates Match Day 2025

On Friday, March 21, PNWU celebrated Match Day 2025. 98.5% of our College of Osteopathic Medicine’s (COM’s) Class of 2025 who sought residency placements achieved them. Over 55% of those residencies are in primary care specialties, such as family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics – a direct reflection of our mission. “Our match rate and…Continue Reading PNWU Celebrates Match Day 2025

Rising Together

At the heart of the 2025 Rising Together Student Leadership Conference was Cindy Cholico, Assistant Director of the Migrant Education Program at ESD 105.  We connected with Ms. Cholico to learn more about the vision behind the conference, the impact on students, and why creating spaces like this is essential for the future of our…Continue Reading Rising Together

Space to Belong, Opportunity to Achieve

Inside the 2025 Rising Together Student Leadership Conference A buzz of excitement filled the air as nearly 300 high school students from across the Yakima Valley stepped onto PNWU’s health sciences campus for the 2025 Rising Together Student Leadership Conference. Hosted in partnership with ESD 105’s Migrant Education Program and the Migrant Voice Society, the…Continue Reading Space to Belong, Opportunity to Achieve

Understanding and Addressing Ableism

Dr. Jennifer Fleckenstein Prepares to Lead Key Conversation in PNWU’s Week of Belonging “The first step is self-reflection,” explained Dr. Jennifer Fleckenstein. “The better we understand our own abilities and biases, the more effectively we can recognize and accommodate diverse perspectives.” An Assistant Professor in PNWU’s School of Physical Therapy, Dr. Fleckenstein is set to…Continue Reading Understanding and Addressing Ableism

Medicine and Machu Picchu

Learning Spanish, Serving Patients, and Understanding the Importance of Cultural Competency Student Dr. Kelsey Johnston, PNWU-COM Class of 2025, shares her lessons on cultural immersion, language acquisition, and the importance of compassion in patient care. Read about her transformative experience and the powerful impact of bridging language barriers in healthcare. In second grade, I was…Continue Reading Medicine and Machu Picchu

Less Alone, More Understood

Inside Student Doctor Maddox Allen’s Fight for Inclusion “No one should have to wonder if they belong here,” said Student Doctor Maddox Allen, PNWU College of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2028. “We have to actively create that sense of community, for ourselves and for each other.” For Student Doctor Allen, that sense of community was…Continue Reading Less Alone, More Understood