Last month, PNWU’s Schools of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy celebrated a significant milestone by hosting their first-ever joint recruitment fair. Spearheaded by Dr. Jami Flick, the event attracted 40 agencies from across the Pacific Northwest, all eager to connect with aspiring OTs and DPTs. “This marks a momentous occasion for PNWU and reflects the…Continue Reading PNWU Hosts Inaugural Joint OT-PT Career Fair
On Monday, September 30, PNWU welcomed a diverse collection of middle and high school students from throughout the Yakima Valley to our campus for the Roots to Wings Opening Ceremony. A transformative co-mentoring pathway program, Roots to Wings brings PNWU health sciences students together with local Native American and Mexican-American students to explore the wonders…Continue Reading PNWU Host 2024 Roots to Wings Opening Ceremony
This Saturday, October 12, PNWU’s Military Medicine Club will once again host their annual Warrior Run. Proceeds from the family-friendly 5K obstacle course will benefit the Friends of Fischer House Puget Sound, which provides homes for military members/veterans and their families to stay at in times of medical need. We recently caught up with Warrior…Continue Reading PNWU to Host Warrior Run This Saturday
This September, PNWU hosted our second-annual week of giving, Care, Connect, Forward. Honoring our graduates and our mission-driven students, the week of activities aimed to enhance opportunities for future PNWU students committed to serving rural and medically underserved communities. This singular focus provided a foundation for all events held during the week, culminating in the grand opening of…Continue Reading PNWU Caps Week of Service and Scholarship Support with Grand Opening of Delta Dental Equity Hall
Hippotherapy Health Promotion Program Don’t worry – there aren’t any hippos wandering around PNWU, but our School of Occupational Therapy (SOT) students brought something almost as memorable for a day on campus: ponies. The Hippotherapy Health Promotion Program was part of an assignment in Dr. Brandon Imamshah’s course that pushed students to design an occupational…Continue Reading Bring Your Mini Horse to School Day
This August, PNWU made a notable impact at the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) FUTURE national conference, held from August 1-3 in Kansas City, MO. Celebrating its fiftieth year, the conference brought together over 1,500 medical students and more than 1,300 residents from across the country for an immersive exploration of family medicine and…Continue Reading PNWU Shines at AAFP’s FUTURE Conference
On Friday, August 9, 2024, PNWU hosted our School of Physical Therapy’s third-annual White Coat Ceremony. The celebration, which took place at The Seasons Performance Hall in downtown Yakima, honored our newest class of 23 Doctor of Physical Therapy students. “The White Coat Ceremony is a special event for all of us,” said Dr. Peggy…Continue Reading White Coat Ceremony Honors PNWU’s Third Class of Doctor of Physical Therapy Students
PNWU Student Doctor Hanh Huynh Wins 2024 American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) William G. Anderson, DO, Minority Scholarship Hanh Huynh, PNWU-COM Class of 2025, has been named a 2024 American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) William G. Anderson, DO, Minority Scholar. Presented on behalf of the AOF’s Board of Directors and its Committee on Scholarships and Awards, the…Continue Reading Recognized and Valued
On Wednesday, July 24, U.S. News and World Report released their annual Best Grad Schools list, once again recognizing PNWU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine (PNWU-COM) as a national leader in three major mission-related categories. This year, PNWU-COM was ranked third for graduates practicing in primary care fields, eleventh for graduates practicing in medically underserved areas,…Continue Reading PNWU Once Again Leads the Nation in Mission Fulfillment
In a concerted effort to address healthcare disparities in rural and medically underserved communities, PNWU recently played host to the Health Workforce Listening Session and Council Meeting. The event brought together key stakeholders to explore innovative solutions to pressing issues in healthcare workforce development. On Wednesday, June 26, participants engaged in listening sessions featuring presentations…Continue Reading PNWU Hosts Health Workforce Listening Session and Council Meeting to Address Healthcare Disparities