Year: 2025

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

Student Dr. Megan Nelson Honored with Student Civic Leadership Award

PNWU is proud to celebrate Student Doctor Megan Nelson, PNWU College of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2025, for being named a Student Civic Leadership Awardee by the Washington Campus Coalition. The prestigious honor recognizes her commitment to service, leadership, and advocacy — values that have shaped her path from Alaska to PNWU; a journey that…Continue Reading Student Dr. Megan Nelson Honored with Student Civic Leadership Award

PNWU Honors David Dommermuth and Dr. Katheryn Hudon with the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award

The Gold Humanism Honor Society’s (GHHS) Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award is one of the highest honors bestowed upon graduating medical students and faculty.  Recognizing exceptional compassion, integrity, and dedication to patient-centered care, the award celebrates individuals who not only excel in medicine but also foster empathy, mentorship, and a culture of humanism in…Continue Reading PNWU Honors David Dommermuth and Dr. Katheryn Hudon with the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award

PNWU Dental Dean Discusses Dental Access and Innovation on Yakama Nation Radio

On Wednesday, March 26, Dr. Fotinos Panagakos, founding dean of PNWU’s School of Dental Medicine (SDM), joined Yakama Nation Radio (1490 AM) to discuss his innovative new program, the urgent need for dental care in rural and underserved communities, and PNWU’s innovative approach to training future healthcare leaders. Many rural areas, including the Yakima Valley,…Continue Reading PNWU Dental Dean Discusses Dental Access and Innovation on Yakama Nation Radio

Meet Your Future Residency Program at PNWU’s 2025 Residency Fair

On Friday, April 4, PNWU will host our annual Residency Fair. Set to take place from noon to 2 p.m. in the Grand Foyer of Butler-Haney Hall, this year’s event will welcome over 25 residency programs from across the region, providing students with an invaluable opportunity to connect with program directors, faculty, and current residents….Continue Reading Meet Your Future Residency Program at PNWU’s 2025 Residency Fair

PNWU Celebrates Match Day 2025

On Friday, March 21, PNWU celebrated Match Day 2025. 98.5% of our College of Osteopathic Medicine’s (COM’s) Class of 2025 who sought residency placements achieved them. Over 55% of those residencies are in primary care specialties, such as family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics – a direct reflection of our mission. “Our match rate and…Continue Reading PNWU Celebrates Match Day 2025