Department Update: Clinical Medicine

By Dr. Anita Showalter, Associate Dean for Clinical Education 


The Clinical Medicine Department is excited to welcome two new members. 

Heather Phipps, DO, is joining our department as Chief of the Division of Surgery. She is well known at PNWU for her long service on the Board of Trustees and serving as chair, and for her work as a Champion Preceptor in her orthopedic practice in the Tri-Cities. Dr. Phipps is working part-time in the Clinical Education Department as Associate Dean to assist us with institutional relationships. 

Miko Rose, DO, is also joining our department as Chief of the Division of Behavioral Health. Dr. Rose has had a distinguished career at Michigan State University and has a strong interest in student wellness. She is also working full-time as Associate Dean overseeing Yakima, Walla Walla and Oregon regional sites. 

We look forward to the talents our new members will bring to PNWU.