Pacific Northwest
University
of Health Sciences
College of Osteopathic Medicine
111 University Parkway,
Suite 202
Yakima,
WA
98901
Toll free: (866) 329-0521
Phone: (509)
452-5100
Fax: (509)
452-5101
E-mail: admission@pnwu.org
Description
Pacific Northwest
University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine (PNWU-COM)
received provisional accreditation in August 2007, accepting its inaugural
class in August 2008. PNWU-COM, the 25th college of osteo-pathic medicine,
is dedicated to attracting men and women from communities of the
Pacific Northwest
region (i.e., WA, OR, ID, MT and AK), and underserved areas throughout the
United States,
offering an excellent osteopathic medical education at affordable tuition
rates. PNWU-COM will utilize community-based hospitals and physician
preceptor clinics for an integral part of the clinical education in regional
campus sites diffusely throughout the
Pacific Northwest.
The
college focuses on “high-tech, high-touch” medical education utilizing the
osteopathic prin-ciples, practices and philosophy in the training of a new
generation of physicians who will be en-couraged to live, work and serve in
the commu-nities in which they have received their medical education
experiences.
Mission
Statement
The
mission of Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences is to train,
educate and encour-age scientific research for health professionals who will
provide quality care to all communities of the
Pacific Northwest,
particularly under-served populations.
Setting:
Yakima,
Washington;
Mid-Sized Urban
Date Founded: 2005; Private non-profit
Accreditation
Pacific Northwest
University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine (PNWU-COM)
holds provisional accreditation from the Commission on Osteopathic College
Accreditation (COCA).
Institutional Affiliation
Pacific Northwest University
of Health Sciences
2009 – 2010 Enrollment
Total
medical school enrollment:
150
Total male: 81
Total
female: 69
First-year enrollment:
75
First-year male:
43
First-year female:
32
Total enrollment affiliate institutions:
150
Curricular Offerings
The
PNWU-COM curriculum is carefully con-structed to thoroughly prepare
graduates for practice in any setting or specialty. However, the PNWU-COM
educational program is tailored to meet the unique needs of patients in
rural, medically underserved areas. Years I and II will be on the
Yakima
campus and will feature an integrative basic science curriculum with early
clinical exposure. Years III and IV will be spent in regional campuses
throughout the
Pacific Northwest
five-state region.
Combined
Degree Programs
Baccalaureate/DO:
No
DO/MA: No
DO/MS: No
DO/MPH: Yes, an
online MPH degree program is
offered by Nova
Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine to qualified PNWU
osteopathic medical students.
DO/MBA: No
DO/JD: No
DO/PhD: No
Special
Programs
•
International Medicine Programs:
Office of
Global Health
Education and Research
Preparatory Programs
Post baccalaureate program: No
Summer program(s): No
Facilities
PNWU-COM has a 46,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility on a 42-acre campus
in the
Terrace Heights
area of
Yakima.
This facility has numer-ous classrooms for large- and small-group
interaction, a spacious gross anatomy laboratory for pro-section and
dissection, a large teaching lab for osteopathic manipulative medicine, and
a large clinical skills area for patient simulation and standardized patient
interaction. The cam-pus is designed with state-of-the-art technology
that
enhances the student learning environment, including smartboard technology.
Residence
Students must secure their own housing. PNWU-COM will assist students in
their search for ap-propriate, affordable housing.
Application Information
Primary application service: AACOMAS
Earliest filing date: Opening date
of AACOMAS
Latest filing date:*
3-4-2011
*For
best consideration, applicants should submit their AACOMAS application at
least four weeks prior to this school’s latest filing date.
Academic year/orientation for first-year students start date: 8-1-2011
International students (non-US citizens or temporary residents) eligible:
No
Supplemental Application
Supplemental application required:
Yes
Sent to: Screened Applicants
URL: www.pnwu.org
Supplemental Application Fee:
$175
Fee waiver available:
Yes
Waiver
conditions, if offered:
Fee waiver requests
are reviewed on
a case-by-case basis. The ap-plicant must have received an AACOMAS fee
waiver, and must submit a copy of their federal financial aid SAR along with
a letter explaining
their
extenuating circumstances.
Supplemental app. earliest filing date:
6-1-2010
Supplemental app. latest filing date:
4-1-2011
Supplemental Application Requirements
The
PNWU-COM Admissions Committee will re-view files only after all of the
following materials have been received:
•
A complete ACCOMAS
application, including official MCAT scores and a complete PNWU-COM
supplemental application.
•
A nonrefundable
supplemental application fee of $175, made payable to PNWU-COM.
•
A letter of recommendation
from each of the following:
o
A physician (preferably a
DO who is a member of the AOA);
o
A science faculty member
who is familiar with the applicant’s academic work; and
o
A pre-medical source (a
pre-med advisor or committee). If a pre-medical source is not available, a
second physician or science faculty may be substituted.
•
Recommendations must be
written within the two years prior to making application.
•
A criminal background
check, completion of a physical and immunization records will be required
for acceptance to the university.
MCAT
Oldest
MCAT considered:
6-1-2007
Accept September 2010 MCAT Scores:
Yes
Accept January 2011 MCAT scores:
Yes
Additional Comments:
PNWU-COM looks at the
highest
combined score for an MCAT taken.
