In 2004, physicians and community leaders raised the awareness and resources to build a health sciences university where the next generation of osteopathic physicians would train. PNWU welcomed its first class of 75 medical school students into the College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008. Today, Butler-Haney Hall houses 300 medical students who are training under the careful instruction of highly-qualified faculty.

Since opening its doors three short years ago, PNWU has experienced tremendous growth. The Cadwell Student Center has been constructed, planning for a major addition to Butler-Haney Hall is underway, and three additional classes of medical students have started their education. In addition to the Yakima campus, we have established 18 core rotation sites in communities around the Pacific Northwest. Hospitals and clinics around the region have welcomed PNWU students, training them in the clinical settings where they will eventually practice.