Year: 2025

PNWU Students Visit D.C. to Advocate for Rural Healthcare at National DO Day

Three Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) DO students — Student Doctors Celine Zalamea, Amber Kisielewski, and Kathryn McCoy (all Class of 2028) —recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to represent PNWU at National DO Day on Capitol Hill. As leaders in the Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA), the students joined peers from across the…Continue Reading PNWU Students Visit D.C. to Advocate for Rural Healthcare at National DO Day

SDM Spring 2025 Newsletter

A quarterly update from the School of Dental Medicine. In this issue: Dean’s Message Welcome to the first edition of our 2025 quarterly newsletter series! It is hard to believe we are only three months away from welcoming our inaugural class of 36 students. The SDM team has been extremely busy preparing for our students,…Continue Reading SDM Spring 2025 Newsletter

Future Physicians, Present Leaders

PNWU Students Reflect on Advocacy, Empathy, and the Future of Medicine at National Conference Three student leaders from Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences recently joined a national community of future osteopathic physicians in Arlington, Texas, at the AACOM and Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents (COSGP) Spring Conference. For PNWU Student Doctors Scott Brown…Continue Reading Future Physicians, Present Leaders

A Defining Moment

As PNWU’s Inaugural Class of Occupational Therapists Prepare for Graduation, the Program Hits a Major Milestone: Full Accreditation On a bright and hopeful spring morning, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences’ (PNWU’s) School of Occupational Therapy proudly celebrated a monumental achievement. The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) officially completed its review of the…Continue Reading A Defining Moment

Dr. Kathaleen Briggs Early Named PNWU’s Interim Vice President for Research

PNWU is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Kathaleen Briggs Early as Interim Vice President for Research. A founding faculty member and longtime professor of nutrition, Dr. Briggs Early brings a wealth of experience, deep institutional knowledge, and a nationally recognized research background to this new leadership role. Her appointment follows thoughtful feedback from…Continue Reading Dr. Kathaleen Briggs Early Named PNWU’s Interim Vice President for Research

Curiosity, Compassion, and Community

A Look Inside the 2025 PNWU Research Symposium On April 8, PNWU hosted our 2025 Research Symposium, drawing students, faculty, and community partners together to celebrate the power of inquiry, collaboration, and purpose-driven scholarship. With 47 original research projects presented, the annual event continues to grow not only in scale, but in its demonstration of…Continue Reading Curiosity, Compassion, and Community

PNWU’s School of Occupational Therapy Ranked Among Nation’s Best

PNWU’s mission is once again earning national recognition, with our School of Occupational Therapy (SOT) ranked among the top 25% of all OT programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. “These national rankings are proof that a university can stay true to its mission and still achieve excellence,” said Dr. Heather Fritz,…Continue Reading PNWU’s School of Occupational Therapy Ranked Among Nation’s Best

Built for This

PNWU Ranks Among Nation’s Best in Delivering on Mission At Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU), our mission has always been clear: prepare health care professionals who go where they’re needed most. And in the latest U.S. News & World Report “Best Graduate Schools” rankings, that mission is once again being recognized on a…Continue Reading Built for This

PNWU Alum Dr. Jared Darlian Represents U.S. Navy at Prestigious NATO Medical Conference

Dr. Jared Darlian, PNWU-COM Class of 2021, recently had the distinguished honor of representing the U.S. Navy at the Mid-Winter Plenary Workshop for the Interallied Confederation of Medical Reserve Officers (CIOMR) of NATO. Held at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, from January 25-31, the workshop brought together junior medical officers from allied military branches across…Continue Reading PNWU Alum Dr. Jared Darlian Represents U.S. Navy at Prestigious NATO Medical Conference

PNWU’s 2025 Residency Fair: Connecting Students with Their Future Medical Careers

On Friday, April 4, PNWU hosted its annual Residency Fair, an event that continues to be a cornerstone of the student experience for future physicians. Held from noon to 2 p.m. in the Grand Foyer of Butler-Haney Hall, the 2025 Residency Fair welcomed residency programs from across the region, offering PNWU students a valuable opportunity…Continue Reading PNWU’s 2025 Residency Fair: Connecting Students with Their Future Medical Careers