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Three Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) DO students — Student Doctors Celine Zalamea, Amber Kisielewski, and Kathryn McCoy (all Class of 2028) —recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to represent PNWU at National DO Day on Capitol Hill. As leaders in the Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA), the students joined peers from across the…Continue Reading PNWU Students Visit D.C. to Advocate for Rural Healthcare at National DO Day

PNWU Students Reflect on Advocacy, Empathy, and the Future of Medicine at National Conference Three student leaders from Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences recently joined a national community of future osteopathic physicians in Arlington, Texas, at the AACOM and Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents (COSGP) Spring Conference. For PNWU Student Doctors Scott Brown…Continue Reading Future Physicians, Present Leaders

PNWU Ranks Among Nation’s Best in Delivering on Mission At Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU), our mission has always been clear: prepare health care professionals who go where they’re needed most. And in the latest U.S. News & World Report “Best Graduate Schools” rankings, that mission is once again being recognized on a…Continue Reading Built for This

Dr. Jared Darlian, PNWU-COM Class of 2021, recently had the distinguished honor of representing the U.S. Navy at the Mid-Winter Plenary Workshop for the Interallied Confederation of Medical Reserve Officers (CIOMR) of NATO. Held at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, from January 25-31, the workshop brought together junior medical officers from allied military branches across…Continue Reading PNWU Alum Dr. Jared Darlian Represents U.S. Navy at Prestigious NATO Medical Conference

On Friday, April 4, PNWU hosted its annual Residency Fair, an event that continues to be a cornerstone of the student experience for future physicians. Held from noon to 2 p.m. in the Grand Foyer of Butler-Haney Hall, the 2025 Residency Fair welcomed residency programs from across the region, offering PNWU students a valuable opportunity…Continue Reading PNWU’s 2025 Residency Fair: Connecting Students with Their Future Medical Careers

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

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

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