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Last week, more than 80 PNWU students, faculty and staff buzzed throughout the city of Yakima. Gathered in coordination with a week of service and celebration at PNWU, the University’s volunteers contributed over 200 hours of community service to a variety of mission-centric local organizations. In addition, volunteers collected more than four boxes of donated…Continue Reading PNWU Community Outreach Efforts Result in Over 200 Hours of Service to Yakima

PNWU Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine Katina Rue, DO, FAAFP, FACOFP, was recently elected to serve as the president of the Washington State Medical Association (WSMA). As the first DO to lead the century-plus-old WSMA – which represents physicians, residents, medical students, and physician assistants from nearly all specialties and practice settings throughout the…Continue Reading Dr. Katina Rue Elected as President of the Washington State Medical Association

Students Plan PNWU Hot Ones Event, Interviewing Faculty Over Intensifying Spicy Wings At PNWU, our faculty’s commitment to students famously extends far beyond the classroom. On Friday, September 23, that dedication journeys into an unfounded territory, reaching the very tastebuds of those educating our next generation of healthcare providers. The SGA invites you to tune…Continue Reading Too Hot for Teacher

On Friday, September 9, PNWU hosted our Fifteenth Annual Osteopathic Medicine Golf Classic, live from Yakima’s Apple Tree Resort. Over 100 golfers took to the tees, raising over $65K for PNWU student scholarships. “PNWU scholarships pave the way for our bold vision,” explained PNWU President Michael Lawler, PhD. “We’re so grateful to everyone who helped…Continue Reading On the Greens for PNWU’s Osteopathic Medicine Golf Classic

PNWU’s Roots to Wings (RTW) program recently earned an Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity. The award recognizes colleges, universities and organizations that have established cutting-edge programs, events and initiatives devoted to the work of improving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in STEM. A transformative co-mentoring health sciences education pathway program, RTW…Continue Reading Roots to Wings Earns Inspiring Program in STEM Award

A group of fellows from PNWU’s Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Master Preceptor Fellowship recently presented their work at HRSA’s fourth annual meeting, titled “Primary Care Training and Enhancement: Training Primary Care Champions.” “These fellows are working in rural and underserved communities,” explained Caitlin Young, M.Ed., program coordinator for fellowship. “Their research is reflective…Continue Reading Work of PNWU Fellows Featured at National HRSA Meeting

PNWU was well-represented during the Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation’s (NWOMF’s) recent scholarship celebration. PNWU Student Doctors Remy Arnot and Gabriel Saez were each selected to receive NWOMF scholarships, with St. Dr. Arnot awarded the organization’s Diversity Scholarship to Support LGBTQ+ Healthcare, and St. Dr. Saez awarded both the Scholarship to Support Medical Students from Historically…Continue Reading Pair of PNWU Student Docs Awarded NWOMF Scholarships

Two PNWU professors will play key roles in two large five-year National Institutes of Health (NIH) research awards. The awards support the ongoing research of Dr. Heather Fritz, founding director of PNWU’s School of Occupational Therapy, and Dr. Malcolm Cutchin, director of academic research and partnerships, and recognize the high-quality health research currently taking place…Continue Reading Pair of PNWU Faculty Receive NIH Research Awards

On Monday, August 1, 2022, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) will begin accepting applications to enroll in its inaugural School Occupational Therapy (SOT) class, which is slated to begin in August 2023. PNWU’s SOT will offer both an entry-level Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) degree and a post-professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate (PPOTD)…Continue Reading PNWU Now Accepting Applicants for Inaugural Occupational Therapy Program