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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

A singular mission, a clear vision, and the nation-leading results: Our latest video showcases our nationally ranked College of Osteopathic Medicine. …Continue Reading VIDEO: PNWU Leads U.S. in Mission Fulfillment

Cynthia Acevedo, MAMS Class of 2022, revives vital lab service in downtown Yakima, expanding access to care for Yakima’s medically underserved populations. “When I was younger, my parents would take my siblings and I to pick the fields in the valley,” says Cynthia Acevedo, reflecting on her journey to PNWU’s Master of Arts in Medical…Continue Reading Harvested Perspectives, Helping Hands

PNWU Student Doctor Shukri Salad (OMS II) was recently elected to serve on the Washington Academy of Family Physicians’ Board of Directors. As a second-year Osteopathic Medical Student, she brings a wealth of passion and perspective to an organization representing nearly 4,000 Washington physicians, residents, and students. PNWU Student Doctor Shukri Salad’s perspective on medicine…Continue Reading Shaping Tomorrow’s Care

On Saturday, June 4, PNWU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) hosted the 2022 White Coat Ceremony, live from Yakima’s historic Capitol Theatre. As our second-year Osteopathic Medical Students prepare to advance into their clinical rotations, the ceremony serves to recognize their pre-clinical accomplishments and celebrate the momentous transition ahead.  This year’s ceremony style served as…Continue Reading PNWU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine Hosts Annual White Coat Ceremony

PNWU Presents Award-Winning Research in The City of Brotherly Love A group of PNWU representatives recently attended the final Experimental Biology (EB) meeting, which was hosted in Philadelphia, PA. For more than twenty-five years, EB offered scientists from academic institutions, government agencies, nonprofit organizations and industry access to a wealth of lectures, research presentations and professional development…Continue Reading Excellence Amidst an Unforgettable Experience