Welcome to PNWU!

The College of Osteopathic Medicine at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU-COM) provides an intense learning experience in a  state-of-the-art facility, with an atmosphere that is family oriented. This allows us to focus on our motto of "Exceptional Education. Extraordinary Impact."

We are committed to creating a values-based learning community with an outstanding faculty. Our curriculum is innovative, integrating a team approach, clinical correlations, case studies, lab, research, and technology.

We are committed to our students' successful completion of their medical education. We are confident that you will catch our enthusiasm and vision as we train and educate our future northwest osteopathic physicians.  Please check out this link, A Brief Guide to Osteopathic Medicine, For Students, By Students, which was written by two osteopathic medical students.

PNWU-COM policies are nondiscriminatory.  PNWU-COM considers all applicants for admission based on merit.  PNWU-COM recruits, processes applications and selects our students for matriculation without respect to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, religion, national origin, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants are considered on their intellectual ability, scholastic achievement, commitment, and suitability to succeed in the study of osteopathic medicine.

Graph of Individuals Needing Health Care

In order to meet our mission, preference is given to applicants from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska, along with applicants with connections to rural and/or medically underserved areas of the country. PNWU accepts students who are US citizens or have permanent resident status. PNWU does not accept transfer credits or waive the requirements set forth in the admissions process.

The ability to use a personal or network computer is an important skill that will assist students with PNWU coursework. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that each entering student have a good working knowledge of common PC use and applications. PNWU utilizes the latest in Microsoft Office and Windows applications.

For more information on how to become a PNWU-COM student, or to schedule a tour of the campus, contact us at 509-452-5100 or admission@pnwu.edu or Skype pnwu.admissions.

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences is authorized by the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) and meets the requirements and minimum educational standards established for degree-granting institutions under the Degree-Granting Institutions Act. This authorization is subject to periodic review and authorizes Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences to offer the following degree program: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Authorization by the HECB does not carry with it an endorsement by the board of the institution or its programs. Any person desiring information about the requirements of the act or the applicability of those requirements to the institution may contact the HECB at PO Box 43430, Olympia, WA 98504-3430.

Resources for Applicants and Prospective Applicants:

 

Apply to PNWU

Applicant & Class Profiles

Curriculum

Financial Aid

Housing

Student Catalog

Visit PNWU

Yakima Living

FAQs