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PNWU to Host Warrior Run This Saturday

PNWU students at the Warrior Run

This Saturday, October 12, PNWU’s Military Medicine Club will once again host their annual Warrior Run. Proceeds from the family-friendly 5K obstacle course will benefit the Friends of Fischer House Puget Sound, which provides homes for military members/veterans and their families to stay at in times of medical need. We recently caught up with Warrior…Continue Reading PNWU to Host Warrior Run This Saturday

PNWU Caps Week of Service and Scholarship Support with Grand Opening of Delta Dental Equity Hall

MultiCare Learning Center at night

This September, PNWU hosted our second-annual week of giving, Care, Connect, Forward. Honoring our graduates and our mission-driven students, the week of activities aimed to enhance opportunities for future PNWU students committed to serving rural and medically underserved communities. This singular focus provided  a foundation for all events held during the week, culminating in the grand opening of…Continue Reading PNWU Caps Week of Service and Scholarship Support with Grand Opening of Delta Dental Equity Hall

Bring Your Mini Horse to School Day

School of Occupational Therapy hippotherapy program

Hippotherapy Health Promotion Program Don’t worry – there aren’t any hippos wandering around PNWU, but our School of Occupational Therapy (SOT) students brought something almost as memorable for a day on campus: ponies. The Hippotherapy Health Promotion Program was part of an assignment in Dr. Brandon Imamshah’s course that pushed students to design an occupational…Continue Reading Bring Your Mini Horse to School Day

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

(This is a "Page")Recognized and Valued

PNWU Student Doctor Hanh Huynh Wins 2024 American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) William G. Anderson, DO, Minority Scholarship  Hanh Huynh, PNWU-COM Class of 2025, has been named a 2024 American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) William G. Anderson, DO, Minority Scholar. Presented on behalf of the AOF’s Board of Directors and its Committee on Scholarships and Awards, the…Continue Reading Recognized and Valued

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