Year: 2025

PNWU Receives Maximum 10-Year Accreditation for College of Osteopathic Medicine

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences announced today that its College of Osteopathic Medicine (PNWU-COM) has been granted full 10-year accreditation by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA), the longest accreditation cycle awarded and a distinction reserved for institutions demonstrating exceptional strength and stability. While seven-year accreditation is the national standard for osteopathic medical…Continue Reading PNWU Receives Maximum 10-Year Accreditation for College of Osteopathic Medicine

Clearer Roads Ahead

PNWU OT Students Help Older Drivers Rediscover Comfort and Confidence The parking lot of Yakima’s Harman Center filled steadily on Wednesday, December 3, with older adults arriving for Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences’ (PNWU’s) first annual CarFit event. Organized by PNWU’s School of Occupational Therapy as part of Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, the…Continue Reading Clearer Roads Ahead

SDM Fall 2025 Newsletter

School of Dental Medicine Newsletter

A quarterly update from the School of Dental Medicine. In this issue: Dean’s Message Is it already December? Wow! It seems like just yesterday that our inaugural class started. They are now a week away from completing the fall semester. It has been a very busy autumn for the team. Besides all of the teaching in the D1 fall…Continue Reading SDM Fall 2025 Newsletter

PNWU Doctor of Physical Therapy Students Bring Camaraderie and Movement to Local Parkinson’s Community

Parkinson's PWR Moves Class at PNWU.

Students from Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences School of Physical Therapy recently partnered with the local community to make a meaningful impact for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. As part of their commitment to hands-on learning and service, four Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students, Jose Nato Palma, Ryan Beck, Helly Patel, and Ramon Alvarez,…Continue Reading PNWU Doctor of Physical Therapy Students Bring Camaraderie and Movement to Local Parkinson’s Community

Students Step Into Real-World Healthcare Pressure During “Friday Night at the ER” 

Northwest Interprofessional Healthcare Collaborative (NIHC) hosted Friday Night at the ER.

NIHC Brings Engaging Interprofessional Simulation to PNWU   On Friday, November 14, the Northwest Interprofessional Healthcare Collaborative (NIHC) hosted Friday Night at the ER. An immersive, team-based learning experience, the simulation event challenged students to collaborate under pressure, think strategically, and navigate the complexities of real-world healthcare systems.  “Friday Night at the ER is a dynamic, hands-on simulation that brings…Continue Reading Students Step Into Real-World Healthcare Pressure During “Friday Night at the ER” 

Blending Expertise 

PNWU Dermatology Club with WSU

PNWU Dermatology Club and WSU Pharmacy Students Join Forces for Collaborative Workshop  PNWU’s Dermatology Club recently partnered with Washington State University’s Doctor of Pharmacy program to host an interprofessional compounding pharmacy workshop. The hands-on event brought future physicians and pharmacists together around a shared goal: strengthening patient care through collaboration.  Compounding — the practice of creating…Continue Reading Blending Expertise 

PNWU DPT Student Leads Research to Improve Care for Parkinson’s Patients 

Sheryl Lal, a third-year Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) student, recently had an opportunity to present her research at the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy annual conference.   The research aimed at improving exercise interventions for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. The project, conducted in PNWU’s CAMS lab, compared high-intensity interval circuit training that incorporated both upper and lower extremity exercises to training focused solely on the…Continue Reading PNWU DPT Student Leads Research to Improve Care for Parkinson’s Patients 

Student Interview on the Dental School Guide Podcast

Three members of our inaugural School of Dental Medicine class — Cecilia Johnson, Jairo Alpire Cabrera, and Kassia Korolev — were recently featured on the Dental School Guide Podcast to talk about what it’s really like to begin dental school. In the episode, they reflect on their diverse paths into dentistry, the emotions of orientation…Continue Reading Student Interview on the Dental School Guide Podcast

Community Invited to First Ever Yakima Valley Diabetes Symposium at PNWU

Free event offers education, resources, and real solutions for patients, families, and future healthcare providers  Yakima, WA — On Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) will host the First Ever Yakima Valley Diabetes Symposium, a free, community-centered event designed to empower individuals living with diabetes and those who…Continue Reading Community Invited to First Ever Yakima Valley Diabetes Symposium at PNWU

PNWU and Indian Health Service Formalize Partnership Advancing Dental Education and Rural Health Access

photo of PNWU staff and Indian Health Service

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) and the Portland Area Indian Health Service (IHS) have formally entered into a new Collaborative Education Agreement, creating expanded clinical training opportunities for dental medicine students while strengthening the regional oral health workforce.  The agreement, Collaborative Agreement No. PAO-2025-0005, was signed during a ceremony at PNWU’s Delta Dental…Continue Reading PNWU and Indian Health Service Formalize Partnership Advancing Dental Education and Rural Health Access