2025-2026 Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU-COM)

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2025-2026 PNWU-COM Essay Prompt:
"Describe personal experiences that have shaped your desire to attend an osteopathic medical school that focuses on addressing rural and/or medically underserved populations and diversity, equity, and inclusion in health care."
(One-page essay, no word count requirements)


Good luck to everyone applying!

Interview feedback:

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine​

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[gec88]

Secondary Received 6/12

"Describe personal experiences that have shaped your desire to attend an osteopathic medical school that focuses on addressing rural and/or medically underserved populations and diversity, equity, and inclusion in health care."
One-page essay no word count requirements

 

[ashmed]

OOS II 6/16 !!

 

[gec88]

OOS II 6/23

 

[onlinefartz2]

OOS II 6/16!

 

[ndmd123]

IS II. Does anyone know why the DO interviews get sent out faster than MD interviews?

 

[onlinefartz2]

IS II. Does anyone know why the DO interviews get sent out faster than MD interviews?

Verification and longer app cycle

 

[adresearchgal]

how long was it between submitting your application and receiving your secondary?

 

[onlinefartz2]

how long was it between submitting your application and receiving your secondary?

submitted 6/2, secondary 6/12, secondary submitted 6/14, ii 6/16

 

[adresearchgal]

Oof should I be worried… I submitted my primary 6/19

 

[onlinefartz2]

Oof should I be worried… I submitted my primary 6/19

I think you’re okay. They’ll have to say something in this month

 

[123e]

do they prescreen secondaries here? if so, what is the criteria?

 

[futuratypeface]

OOS II! Damn, that was fast.

 

[fatcammal1]

OOS II

 

[rmb518]

What stats are getting these OOS students II? Might throw in an app, thought I was cooked for anything California

 

[adresearchgal]

OOS II! Damn, that was fast.

when did you submit your secondary?

 

[futuratypeface]

when did you submit your secondary?

AACOMAS verified 6/18. Secondary received 6/18. Secondary submitted 7/5. II on 7/8.
I'm a Virginia resident.

 

[futuratypeface]

What stats are getting these OOS students II? Might throw in an app, thought I was cooked for anything California

This school is in Washington, not California

 

[TheguythatdrivesEVs]

OOS II!

 

[crypthicc]

OOS II!

when did you submit your secondary?

 

[TheguythatdrivesEVs]

when did you submit your secondary?

6/20

 

[adresearchgal]

Anyone hear anything today?

 

[adresearchgal]

And how far out do they schedule interviews

 

[ndmd123]

And how far out do they schedule interviews

When I booked mine I saw until September but not sure past that.

 

[Cherryberry876]

+1 IS II

 

[brydene1]

+1 IS II

When did you submit your secondary?

 

[onlinefartz2]

Has anyone finished their interviews? Mine is coming up, so nervous.

 

[brydene1]

Has anyone finished their interviews? Mine is coming up, so nervous.

Very off-topic, but how long did it take to receive an interview invite after submitting your secondary? I submitted on the 15th and just wanted an estimate on when I should expect to hear something. I hope your interview goes well!

 

[Cherryberry876]

When did you submit your secondary?

Secondary submitted 7/2

 

[Cherryberry876]

Very off-topic, but how long did it take to receive an interview invite after submitting your secondary? I submitted on the 15th and just wanted an estimate on when I should expect to hear something. I hope your interview goes well!

Mine took about 2 weeks

 

[onlinefartz2]

Very off-topic, but how long did it take to receive an interview invite after submitting your secondary? I submitted on the 15th and just wanted an estimate on when I should expect to hear something. I hope your interview goes well!

submitted 6/2, secondary 6/12, secondary submitted 6/14, ii 6/16

 

[Jenfromtx]

OOS II Today!

 

[TheguythatdrivesEVs]

Anyone have any tips for the interview or know what type of questions they might ask?

 

[esoyatusabe]

OOS II 7/22.Geez that was fast I turned in the secondary less than week ago

 

[crypthicc]

OOS Primary Submitted 06/16, Secondary Received 06/26, Secondary Submitted 07/09, II 07/25 🙂

 

[POMx2]

I received an II today 7/28 but there wasn't any spots opened till Oct, is this normal for it to be booked so far out?

 

[ramixmeds]

I received an II today 7/28 but there wasn't any spots opened till Oct, is this normal for it to be booked so far out?

Sorry, but do you mind sharing when you submitted your secondary?

 

[POMx2]

Sorry, but do you mind sharing when you submitted your secondary?

OOS primary submitted 7/2, secondary received 7/3, submitted 7/13, II 7/28

 

[BananaLeela]

I just submitted my AACOMAS application today, so hopefully it's verified soon and I am lucky enough to receive a secondary application and interview invite. I think I fit their mission well having worked as a nurse practitioner for the past 8 years in rural care. <3

 

[purblegal]

OOS Secondary received 7/30