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On Monday, August 1, 2022, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) will begin accepting applications to enroll in its inaugural School Occupational Therapy (SOT) class, which is slated to begin in August 2023. PNWU’s SOT will offer both an entry-level Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) degree and a post-professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate (PPOTD)…Continue Reading PNWU Now Accepting Applicants for Inaugural Occupational Therapy Program

A singular mission, a clear vision, and the nation-leading results: Our latest video showcases our nationally ranked College of Osteopathic Medicine. …Continue Reading VIDEO: PNWU Leads U.S. in Mission Fulfillment

Cynthia Acevedo, MAMS Class of 2022, revives vital lab service in downtown Yakima, expanding access to care for Yakima’s medically underserved populations. “When I was younger, my parents would take my siblings and I to pick the fields in the valley,” says Cynthia Acevedo, reflecting on her journey to PNWU’s Master of Arts in Medical…Continue Reading Harvested Perspectives, Helping Hands

PNWU Student Doctor Shukri Salad (OMS II) was recently elected to serve on the Washington Academy of Family Physicians’ Board of Directors. As a second-year Osteopathic Medical Student, she brings a wealth of passion and perspective to an organization representing nearly 4,000 Washington physicians, residents, and students. PNWU Student Doctor Shukri Salad’s perspective on medicine…Continue Reading Shaping Tomorrow’s Care

On Saturday, June 4, PNWU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) hosted the 2022 White Coat Ceremony, live from Yakima’s historic Capitol Theatre. As our second-year Osteopathic Medical Students prepare to advance into their clinical rotations, the ceremony serves to recognize their pre-clinical accomplishments and celebrate the momentous transition ahead.  This year’s ceremony style served as…Continue Reading PNWU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine Hosts Annual White Coat Ceremony

PNWU Presents Award-Winning Research in The City of Brotherly Love A group of PNWU representatives recently attended the final Experimental Biology (EB) meeting, which was hosted in Philadelphia, PA. For more than twenty-five years, EB offered scientists from academic institutions, government agencies, nonprofit organizations and industry access to a wealth of lectures, research presentations and professional development…Continue Reading Excellence Amidst an Unforgettable Experience

On Saturday, May 21, 2022, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) hosted the Eleventh Annual PNWU Commencement Ceremony, live from Yakima’s historic Capitol Theatre. The celebrations honored PNWU’s eleventh class of Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs), and it’s first class of Master of Arts in Medical Sciences (MAMS) graduates. “This is a historic day…Continue Reading PNWU’s 11th Annual Commencement Ceremony Honors Newly Graduated Doctors and Masters Students

On Saturday, May 21, 2022, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) will host the Eleventh Annual PNWU Commencement Ceremony, live from Yakima’s historic Capitol Theatre. The celebrations honor PNWU’s eleventh class of Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs), and it’s first class of Master of Arts in Medical Sciences (MAMS) graduates.  “This is a historic day for PNWU as we celebrate the inaugural commencement of the Master…Continue Reading PNWU’s Eleventh Annual Commencement Ceremony to Honor 141 Newly Graduated Doctors and 40 Inaugural Masters Students

Three PNWU employees were recently elected by their peers to serve as officers on the University’s Staff Council. The new slate of officers was announced during the Council’s May 5 meeting. The following individuals will serve in their newly elected roles from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023: The officers will rotate forward in…Continue Reading PNWU Staff Council Elects Three New Officers

On Friday, April 29, PNWU hosted a memorial service honoring the individuals who donated their bodies to our anatomy lab and their loved ones. “The memorial service is a time to remember those who made our learning possible,” explained Student Doctor Rachel Kelsall, OMS I and Class of 2025 SGA President.“They are the greatest teachers of…Continue Reading PNWU Body Donation Memorial Services Honors “The Greatest Teachers of All”