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I saw on their website that they had named a president and still are shooting for a 2008 start, but I think 2009 is more realisting. Does anyone know any more about this new school?
Any more news about the DO school in Yakima?
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except for them having the most comical initials of any med school (PNUHS)....I know nothing...
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Someone posted a link here on SDN that Yakima was "on hold"
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=351219&highlight=PNUHS
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I saw that one, but since that was posted they announced the new president and seem to be making progress....if only w/ the website.
With plans to accept the first class in fall of 2008, the reputation and qualifications of our board, dean, and administrative staff combine to make Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences a dynamic university providing leading edge education for years to come.
Yakima, Wash.The Board of Trustees of the Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) is pleased to announce that Fred C. Tinning, Ph.D., has accepted the position as President of PNWU. Dr. Tinning will serve as president until such time as the Board of Trustees completes a national search for a permanent president. Dr. Tinning will serve as president and guide the University through its startup phase. Dr. Tinning the retired president of A. T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, which is the founding college of the osteopathic profession
With plans to accept the first class in fall of 2008, the reputation and qualifications of our board, dean, and administrative staff combine to make Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences a dynamic university providing leading edge education for years to come.
Yakima, Wash.The Board of Trustees of the Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) is pleased to announce that Fred C. Tinning, Ph.D., has accepted the position as President of PNWU. Dr. Tinning will serve as president until such time as the Board of Trustees completes a national search for a permanent president. Dr. Tinning will serve as president and guide the University through its startup phase. Dr. Tinning the retired president of A. T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, which is the founding college of the osteopathic profession
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They got approval from the state today to begin granting degrees. Groundbreaking is still slated for late March.
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I hope they get things going soon, at this rate I'll have finished my career by the time they get anything in place.
I assume there's been no word of affiliations with nearby universities, such as Washington State. I'll repeat that such an affiliation would been greatly beneficial, so long as they work on amiable terms with UWash. Establishing an Osteopathic Medical College there with strong ties to local hospitals and (state) universities would be a major and welcome addition to the area, the medical profession, and the osteopathic medical profession.
It is such a phenomenal opportunity that I shudder to think that it might not happen, or that it might become an isolated private college with meager affiliations and programs.
I assume there's been no word of affiliations with nearby universities, such as Washington State. I'll repeat that such an affiliation would been greatly beneficial, so long as they work on amiable terms with UWash. Establishing an Osteopathic Medical College there with strong ties to local hospitals and (state) universities would be a major and welcome addition to the area, the medical profession, and the osteopathic medical profession.
It is such a phenomenal opportunity that I shudder to think that it might not happen, or that it might become an isolated private college with meager affiliations and programs.
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As far as I know there aren't any strong affiliations with UW. I haven't heard anything about WSU. With the State ok yesterday to award doctoral degrees they are working with the other universities and colleges in the state to offer research opportunities toward a PhD for the interested faculty. I've heard that they are hoping to draw some funding from the many biotech companies on the West side (in hopes that they will be interested in local as opposed to foreign researchers).
I met with one of the board members tonight (thank you for that dinner Lily) and he says they are still on schedule to begin hiring faculty this summer and begin interviews in the fall. He said to watch the local news tomorrow for another announcement so we'll see what that's about. I keep hearing they are hoping to break ground this month, but I'm not certain about that because it seems a little premature without accreditation, but we'll see.
I met with one of the board members tonight (thank you for that dinner Lily) and he says they are still on schedule to begin hiring faculty this summer and begin interviews in the fall. He said to watch the local news tomorrow for another announcement so we'll see what that's about. I keep hearing they are hoping to break ground this month, but I'm not certain about that because it seems a little premature without accreditation, but we'll see.
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Lol! Omfgawd, i'm 12 yrs old now.
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I keep hearing the school referred to as PNWU on the news as of late so maybe they've picked up on that.
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One way or the other, I'd go to the PNUHS school or to PNWU. As long as they have a decent program going I don't care what they're called.
Now to convice my girlfriend that moving to "Yaki-Vegas", "The Palm Springs of Washington" is a good move....
Now to convice my girlfriend that moving to "Yaki-Vegas", "The Palm Springs of Washington" is a good move....
