Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences is one of more than 800 institutions with graduate schools surveyed by U.S. News on an annual basis. Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences confers degrees through various schools, such as: the College of Osteopathic Medicine.
学校概况
学校专业
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#2Best Medical Schools: Research
#2Most Graduates Practicing in Medically Underserved Areas
#2Most Graduates Practicing in Primary Care Fields
#17Most Graduates Practicing in Rural Areas
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#-Best Medical Schools: Primary Care
医学
The College of Osteopathic Medicine at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences has an application deadline of Feb. 1. The application fee at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences is $85.
医学 的专业排名
Research Ranking Scores
ScoreN/A
Peer assessment score (out of 5)1.6
Residency directors assessment score (out of 5)1.8
Total federal research grants and contracts (in millions)N/A
Total federal research grants and contracts per faculty (in thousands)N/A
Primary Care Ranking Scores
ScoreN/A
Peer assessment score (out of 5)2.1
Residency directors assessment score (out of 5)2.7
Percent of graduates practicing in primary care specialtiesN/A
Graduates entering primary care specialties (2018-2020 average)N/A
Ranking Admission Statistics
Median undergraduate GPAN/A
MCAT total score (old scale)N/A
MCAT total score (new scale)N/A
Acceptance rateN/A
Full-time faculty-student ratioN/A
Total medical school enrollmentN/A
Additional Ranking Statistics
Diversity score (out of 10)N/A
Percent under-represented minority enrollmentN/A
Percent under-represented minority enrollment (vs. nation for private schools; state for public schools)N/A
Percent practicing in primary care54.2%
Percent practicing in rural areas11.8%
Percent practicing in medically underserved areas63.9%
Admissions
Admissions Policies and Procedures
Admissions policies and procedures
The major criteria for rating applicants are academic excellence, commitment to osteopathic primary care, commitment to practice medicine in an underserved area, and personal characteristics. Qualified applicants from AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, and rural or medically underserved areas are given preference. After an initial assessment, selected applicants are invited for a formal interview.
Admissions Information
Director of admissionsLeAnn Hunter, MS
Application fee$85
AMCAS application acceptedNo
AACOMAS application acceptedYes
Applications accepted
- May 1 (Begins)
- Feb. 1 (Ends)
Secondary application requiredYes
Personal interview requiredYes
Regular application acceptance notification
- Oct. 1 (Begins)
- Aug. 1 (Ends)
Students must respond to offer of admission within (weeks)14
Deferred entrance availableYes
Deposit to hold place in class dueN/A
Early decision plan offeredNo
Early decision application periodN/A
Early decision plan notification dateN/A
Starting month (class of 2022-2023)Aug. 1
Admissions phone(509) 249-7888
Admissions email
- Admission@pnwu.edu
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Application URL
Https://aacomas.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login
Websitehttp://www.pnwu.edu/
Virtual Tour URLN/A
Admissions and Enrollment
Total applicantsN/A
In-state applicantsN/A
Out-of-state applicantsN/A
Women applicantsN/A
Minority applicantsN/A
International applicantsN/A
MCAT Scores, GPA and Course Work Requirements
Median undergraduate GPAN/A
Oldest MCAT considered2015
Percent of new entrants providing MCAT scores (old scale)N/A
Median MCAT Scores (old test)N/A
Percent of new entrants providing MCAT scores (new scale)N/A
Median MCAT Scores (new test)N/A
Required undergraduate course work:
- biology/zoology
- English
- organic chemistry
- inorganic (general) chemistry
- physics
Combined Degree Programs
Combined degree programs offeredN/A
Combined college/M.D. program offeredNo
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. programN/A
Combined college/M.D. program URLN/A
Academics
Program Offerings
Course offerings:
- biostatistics
- communication skills
- community health
- cultural diversity
- end-of-life care
- epidemiology
- evidence-based medicine
- family/domestic violence
- geriatrics
- health care financing
- human development/life cycle
- human sexuality
- medical ethics
- medical genetics
- nutrition
- pain management
- palliative care
- population-based medicine
- prevention/health maintenance
- research methods
- substance abuse
Student/Patient Interaction
How often do first-year students come into contact with patients through the school curriculum?Occasionally
Are there opportunities for first- or second-year students to work in community health clinics?Yes
Do all students spend time with community practicing physicians in community-based, ambulatory settings during the course that teaches basic clinical skills (e.g., history taking/physical diagnosis)?Yes
Do all students spend time with community practicing physicians in community-based, ambulatory settings during an introductory course aimed at introducing students to medical practice?Yes
Stress Relief Services Offered
Services:
- expanded-hour gym access
- peer counseling
- professional counseling
- support groups
Faculty
Full-time faculty-student ratioN/A
Full-time facultyN/A
Research Grants
NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions)N/A
NIH-funded grants received by medical school and affiliated hospitalsN/A
Principal investigators (PIs) associated with NIH Grants:N/A
Full-time faculty working on NIH research grants awarded to medical school and to its affiliated hospitals:N/A
Full-time faculty working on NIH research grants awarded to medical schoolN/A
Direct Costs: Medical School & Affiliates
Federal Grants & Contracts: Organized ResearchN/A
Federal Grants & Contracts: Teaching/InstructionN/A
Federal Grants & Contracts: Other Sponsored ActivitiesN/A
Total Federal Grants & ContractsN/A
State & Local GovernmentsN/A
Private/Other Grants & ContactsN/A
Total Direct Grants & ContractsN/A
Facilities & Administrative Costs: Medical School & Affiliates
Federal Grants & Contracts: Organized ResearchN/A
Federal Grants & Contracts: Teaching/InstructionN/A
Federal Grants & Contracts: Other Sponsored ActivitiesN/A
Federal Grants & Contracts: TotalN/A
State & Local GovernmentsN/A
Private/Other Grants & ContractsN/A
Total Facilities & Administrative Costs (Indirect)N/A
Teaching Hospitals
HospitalsN/A
Curricula Descriptions
Four-year program curriculum
The medical program includes a traditional medical curriculum with didactic training the first two years on campus. The third year consists primarily of core clinical rotations at one of PNWU's regional training sites in AK, ID, MT, OR, and WA. The fourth year curriculum consists primarily of elective clinical rotations that can be done in any state where the COM has approval.
United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE)
Step 1: Number of students examinedN/A
Step 1: Percent passingN/A
Step 1: Average scoreN/A
Step 2 (Clinical Knowledge): Number of students examinedN/A
Step 2 (Clinical Knowledge): Percent passingN/A
Step 2 (Clinical Knowledge): Average scoreN/A
Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX-USA)
Level 1: Number examinedN/A
Level 1: Mean 3-digit scoreN/A
Level 1: Mean 2-digit scoreN/A
Level 2-CE: Number examinedN/A
Level 2-CE: Mean 3-digit scoreN/A
Level 2-CE: Mean 2-digit scoreN/A
Level 3: Number examinedN/A
Level 3: Mean 3-digit scoreN/A
Level 3: Mean 2-digit scoreN/A
Student Body
Student Body
Total medical school enrollmentN/A
First-year students enrolledN/A
Second-year students enrolledN/A
Third-year students enrolledN/A
Fourth-year students enrolledN/A
In-state studentsN/A
Minority studentsN/A
Underrepresented minority studentsN/A
International studentsN/A
Non-traditional students:N/A
Gender distribution of enrolledN/A
Undergraduate majorN/A
Total graduates (2018-2019)N/A
Gender distribution of graduatesN/A
Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid directorLaura Pendleton, MEd
Financial aid phone(509) 249-7888
Expenses
TuitionN/A
Required feesN/A
Room and boardN/A
Average indebtedness of 2020 graduates who incurred medical school debtN/A
Financial Aid Availability
Students receiving any financial aidN/A
Students receiving loansN/A
Students receiving grants/scholarshipsN/A
Students receiving work studyN/A
Residency
Residency Program Admissions (Class of 2020)
Most popular residency and specialty programs (2019 and 2020 classes)N/A
Primary Care and In-State Residencies
Graduates entering primary care specialties (2018-2020 average):N/A
Graduates accepting in-state residencies (2019 and 2020 average)N/A
