Month: June 2025

Learning to Lead: How Four PNWU Students Are Shaping the Future of Medicine

At PNWU, Student Doctors step into national roles while staying grounded in the communities they serve. In a landscape where healthcare disparities persist and medical systems strain to meet growing demands, the future of medicine is being quietly shaped in places like Yakima, Washington. Representing the Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) at the national level,…Continue Reading Learning to Lead: How Four PNWU Students Are Shaping the Future of Medicine

Beyond the Promise

As she honors her grandfather’s memory, Student Doctor Ale Gonzalez prepares to fulfill her lifelong desire to help those in need as a member of our inaugural School of Dental Medicine class. By Ale Gonzalez, PNWU-SDM Class of 2029 My journey towards dentistry has been anything but straightforward. My initial foray into the medical field…Continue Reading Beyond the Promise

Delta Dental of Washington Board Visits PNWU, Deepening Partnership to Expand Access to Dental Care Across the Northwest

In Yakima, a growing alliance between education and community health takes center stage On June 16, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) welcomed members of the Delta Dental of Washington Board of Directors to its Yakima campus for a landmark gathering inside the newly constructed Delta Dental Equity Hall. The visit served as both…Continue Reading Delta Dental of Washington Board Visits PNWU, Deepening Partnership to Expand Access to Dental Care Across the Northwest

World-Class, Close to Home

Dr. Malcolm Cutchin Named Among Top 0.5% of Scholars Worldwide As one of the world’s top-ranked scholars, Dr. Malcolm Cutchin has spent a career exploring the complex connections between place, equity, and well-being — leaving a legacy that continues to shape PNWU’s programs and the communities they serve. “I’ve always loved the pursuit of ideas,”…Continue Reading World-Class, Close to Home

Accelerating Impact

Full Accreditation Elevates PNWU’s Physical Therapy Program as First Graduates Begin Practice On Thursday, May 29, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences officially received word that our School of Physical Therapy (SOPT) has earned full accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). With the echoes of a commencement celebration honoring the…Continue Reading Accelerating Impact