Month: June 2022

Harvested Perspectives, Helping Hands

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

A First-Class Reunion

The first-ever PNWU homecoming event celebrated the tenth anniversary of PNWU’s inaugural class graduation and honored one of the University’s leading founders. PNWU recently hosted our first ever alumni homecoming reunion. The gathering recognized the decade that has passed since the graduation of our inaugural Class of 2012.  Over the course of two days, members…Continue Reading A First-Class Reunion

Rural Bound

Premera Blue Cross and MultiCare Health System Representatives Visit PNWU’s Yakima Campus Our Yakima campus is dotted with faces and spaces capable of revolutionizing community health. As our partnerships with MultiCare Health System and Premera Blue Cross grow, representatives from each organization visited our campus on Wednesday, April 20, to witness the shaping of our…Continue Reading Rural Bound

Community Gathers to Celebrate Imminent Rise of PNWU’s Student Learning Collaborative (SLC) Building

On Thursday, May 12, PNWU hosted “Care Elevated.” The event celebrated the imminent rise of PNWU’s Student Learning Collaborative (SLC) building: our 80,000-square-foot campus hub designed to maximize the interprofessional potential available on our flourishing health sciences campus.  The gathering brought together community leaders, business representatives, university founders, faculty, healthcare partners and more to witness…Continue Reading Community Gathers to Celebrate Imminent Rise of PNWU’s Student Learning Collaborative (SLC) Building

Shaping Tomorrow’s Care

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

PNWU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine Hosts Annual White Coat Ceremony

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

Foundational Strength of Anatomy at PNWU

By Ron Walser, DPT, Chair of Anatomy Several years ago, I bought my current home in Yakima. During the process, I was able to inspect the home to my satisfaction.  Besides observing the roof, the various systems within the home, and other structures, I spent a considerable amount of time assessing the foundation of the…Continue Reading Foundational Strength of Anatomy at PNWU

Excellence Amidst an Unforgettable Experience

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