Demographic Information
Puyallup is in Pierce County and is part of the greater Seattle-Tacoma region. There is a great diversity of cultures, educational institutions, industries, and geography.
Fitness/recreation areas available in the region:
There are unlimited gyms, trails, and sport teams to participate in. From hiking to biking, to Frisbee golf and knitting groups and everything in between! You can find your fit!
Housing:
There are numerous apartment complexes in the region, depending on where you want to live. Current students, family, and friends are all good resources.
Length of time region has been training with PNWU students:
We have long-established relationships – our first PNWU graduating class was in 2012 (Puyallup region established in 2011).
Preceptor/Rotation Information
The region will do their best to schedule core rotations within 50 miles one way from the local didactic site (East Pierce Family Medicine). If a core rotation occurs more than 50 miles from their assigned site, students may be eligible for a housing allowance and/or mileage stipend provided by PNWU.
4th year electives that have been successful in this region depending on availability:
All specialties are available in the larger region.
Rotations that may provide inpatient experience:
- Family Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Surgery
- Women’s Health
- Many electives also provide inpatient experience
Rotation challenges in the region based on availability:
There are many options but availability varies over time. Please contact the Regional Site Administrator to discuss available options.
Number of preceptors credentialed with PNWU to teach CORE rotations: 117
D.O. preceptors in the region (approx.): 35
M.D. preceptors in the region (approx.): 82
Is there integration of other schools with PNWU students?
There are opportunities for integration with other schools during certain rotations.
Residencies available in the region that PNWU students are involved in (didactics, rotations, etc.):
PNWU students rotate in clinics and hospitals where they may work alongside residents in Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, and other residencies within the region.
Opportunities to practice OMM:
Yes. Most providers are open to it even if they do not practice it.
Out-of-Region Expectations:
It is expected that a student may be required to rotate outside of their region for any unavailable core rotations.
Didactics Information
Centralized Didactics are held every Wednesday afternoon from 2 pm to 4 pm. Students will join the online PNWU Centralized Didactics for a professionalism hour, followed by a medical topic hour pertaining to their current rotation.
Regional didactics are held every Wednesday from 4 pm to 5 pm with various topics/activities.
Other learning opportunities in addition to PNWU didactics include:
Hospital rounds, CME lectures, suture clinics when offered, participation in residencies lectures and procedure workshops.
Core (3rd year) rotations available within driving distance (50 miles) of the didactics site?
Most rotations are available in the region, but some are a little more than 50 miles from core site.
Additional Information
Region strengths:
Location in a large urban area with many opportunities.
Why might a student choose this region over another?
Great place to live and learn.
Student/Resident Information: (as of AY 22-23)
Number of OMS3 Students Rotating in Region: 18
Number of OMS4 Students Rotating in Region: 20
Alumni in Residency Programs (Washington totals): 275
Alumni practicing in the regions (Washington totals): 247
% of PNWU-COM matriculations from regions (Washington totals): 57.6%
Additional information:
Our amazing students are the best ambassadors for maintaining our professional relationships.
Regional Staff
Assistant Dean:
Jeanne Rupert, DO, PhD
jrupert@pnwu.edu
360-853-6871
Regional Site Administrator:
Jennifer Enfield (handles 4th year and elective rotations)
jenfield@pnwu.edu
253-224-5962
Regional Site Administrator:
Shawn Dagan (handles 3rd year rotations)
sdagan@pnwu.edu
253-988-1331
Address used for Site Selection: 1322 3rd St. SE Ste. 240, Puyallup, WA 98372
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