Category: Academic News

PNWU Ranked Top 10 U.S. Medical School in Three Mission-Related Categories

PNWU has once again been ranked a top-ten medical school in the United States in three major mission-related categories. U.S. News and World Report’s Best Grad Schools release lists the non-profit health sciences university second for graduates practicing in primary care fields, third for graduates practicing in medically underserved areas, and sixth for graduates practicing in…Continue Reading PNWU Ranked Top 10 U.S. Medical School in Three Mission-Related Categories

PNWU’s Twelfth Annual Commencement Ceremony to Honor 160 New Health Sciences Grads

On Saturday, May 20, 2023, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) hosted the Twelfth Annual PNWU Commencement Ceremony live from Yakima’s historic Capitol Theatre. The celebration honored PNWU’s Class of 2023, which included 123 Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine and 33 Master of Arts in Medical Sciences (MAMS) graduates. “We celebrate the incredible achievements of…Continue Reading PNWU’s Twelfth Annual Commencement Ceremony to Honor 160 New Health Sciences Grads

PNWU Faculty and Students Make Waves at APTA Combined Section Meeting in San Diego

PNWU Faculty and students made a remarkable contribution to the APTA Combined Section Meeting in San Diego, held in February 2023. Seven faculty members and three Class of 2025 DPT students participated in the event. The three students were Shelbi Ownings (Class President for the Class of 2025), Michaela Adams (APTA Liaison), and Vince Santos….Continue Reading PNWU Faculty and Students Make Waves at APTA Combined Section Meeting in San Diego

Improving Access to Physical Therapy Services for Underserved Communities: The Pro Bono Clinic at Yakima Union Gospel Mission

The Pro Bono Physical Therapy Clinic (PBPTC) at the Yakima Union Gospel Mission (YUGM) is a vital resource for uninsured and underinsured patients in the Yakima Valley community. The PBPTC provides an ideal setting for Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students to begin hands-on training before starting their first full-time clinical experience. DPT students collaborate…Continue Reading Improving Access to Physical Therapy Services for Underserved Communities: The Pro Bono Clinic at Yakima Union Gospel Mission

MSOT Faculty Lead the Way in Externally Funded Research

When students make the decision to pursue a career in occupational therapy, they may not have research at the top of their minds. However, research is essential to understanding best practices, and MSOT faculty are leading the way in research and scholarly activity at PNWU. Drs. Fritz and Cutchin are collectively primary investigators or co-investigators…Continue Reading MSOT Faculty Lead the Way in Externally Funded Research

Service to Our Community

Vision problems can negatively impact an individual’s ability to do what brings meaning to their life and can lead to depression, social isolation, and increased risk for falls. These problems, in turn, can make living in the community safely and independently a challenge and can result in significant financial burdens. In Yakima County, there are…Continue Reading Service to Our Community

New PNWU School of Dental Medicine Team Members

Robin E. Reinke, DDS, MPA Robin E. Reinke, DDS, MPA, will join us this summer as the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs. Dr. Reinke was born and raised in Tacoma and is looking forward to returning “home” to Washington State. She received her BS in Biology from the University of Puget Sound and her DDS…Continue Reading New PNWU School of Dental Medicine Team Members

School of Dental Medicine Spring Progress

Expansion efforts continue at PNWU. Phase 1 of the PNWU Student Learning Collaborative (SLC) is expected to open in August 2023. Phase 2 of the SLC project will be completed the middle of 2024. This 80,000-square-foot space is designed to be where students from all health professions come together for clinical learning activities. The facility…Continue Reading School of Dental Medicine Spring Progress