Barbara Steward, DO PNWU-COM Class of 2020 As a primary care physician in her hometown of Plains, Montana, Dr. Barbara Steward is caring for people she’s known forever. Established as a station for the Northern Pacific Railroad in 1883, Plains once had a longer name: Wild Horse Plains, which referenced Native Americans’ practice of wintering…Continue Reading Compassion, Honesty & Trust
This summer, a group of professors and students from PNWU ventured to Uganda for an enriching two-week experience in health sciences education. Led by Dr. Julie Randolph Habecker, PNWU’s Division Chief of Pathology, and Dr. Jeanne Rupert, Assistant Dean for Clinical Education, six first-year PNWU-COM students embarked on a trip to Kampala, Uganda as part…Continue Reading PNWU-COM Students and Faculty Embark on Educational Journey to Uganda
The Community Action Poverty Simulation (CAPS) Hosted by the Northwest Interprofessional Health Collaborative (NIHC), the Community Action Poverty Simulation (CAPS) took place on October 27. This simulation was designed to offer participants a glimpse into the daily struggles faced by those living in poverty. It was not limited to health sciences students; volunteers from local…Continue Reading Understanding Poverty: A Glimpse into the NIHC Poverty Simulation
A $12 million grant from Delta Dental of Washington enabled PNWU to be the first dental school in the nation in which students will have three years of full-time immersive training at Federally Qualified Health Centers. Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) announced $12 million in grant funding from Delta Dental of Washington at a…Continue Reading PNWU Begins Construction on one of the Country’s “Most Innovative” Dental Schools
A collection of familiar faces returned to campus this week as PNWU hosted Homecoming 2023. Over 100 PNWU community members – including 52 PNWU Alumni – took part in a weekend of fun-filled festivities, including a social gathering at campus-neighboring Public House, a golf tournament at the Apple Tree Resort, a tour of the MLC, and a lively alumni & friends…Continue Reading Inside PNWU’s Homecoming Weekend
Building comes from $8 million gift to PNWU TACOMA, Wash. — Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) in Yakima will unveil the MultiCare Learning Center (MLC) this month. MultiCare Health System agreed in 2021 to donate $8 million to the university in support of education programs that help build the next generation of health…Continue Reading MultiCare Learning Center opens at Pacific Northwest University
PNWU recently honored the outstanding research and grant achievements of our community during the 2023 Grants and Research Reception. Congratulations to all who were recognized! View in full screen for best experience*…Continue Reading Celebrating Grants and Research at PNWU
PNWU Pair Earn Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Awards Naomi Leon-Guerrero, DO, PNWU-COM Class of 2023, and PNWU Chair of Internal Medicine Mark Baldwin, DO, were recently awarded Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Awards by University’s Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS). Presented by The Arnold P. Gold Foundation, Leonard Tow Award winners are selected and…Continue Reading “To Feel Known and Cared For”
PNWU Hosts the College of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2025’s White Coat Ceremony On Friday, June 2, 2023, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) hosted our College of Osteopathic Medicine (PNWU-COM) Class of 2025’s White Coat Ceremony, live from downtown Yakima’s historic Capitol Theatre. The annual celebration recognizes PNWU Student Doctors’ transition from the…Continue Reading “Be Amazing and Make a Difference”
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