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PNWU Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Program https://www.plu.edu/pnwu/do-program/

PNWU Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)The PNWU College of Osteopathic Medicine was founded in 2008 in Yakima, Central Washington. Approximately 60% of practicing osteopathic physicians (DOs) specialize in primary care, focusing on family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, and geriatrics. DOs are trained with a holistic approach to patient care, recognizing physical, psychological, and social needs. They emphasize the interplay between bodily structure and function

PNWU Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program https://www.plu.edu/pnwu/dpt-program/

psychology or psychological aspects of disabilities preferred Statistics: 3 semester credits or 5 quarter credits Note: In addition to the prerequisites, accepted students must complete a Medical Terminology course prior to the start of the program to prepare them for the clinical science courses in the DPT program. In particular, it is necessary for Foundations courses, Applied Pathophysiology, and professional practice courses. PLU Equivalent Prerequisite Courses:** BIOL 205, 206 BIOL 225, 226 BIOL 330

PNWU Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Program https://www.plu.edu/prehealthsciences/pnwu-doctor-of-osteopathic-medicine-program/

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)The PNWU College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) DO Program prepares students for professional practice through didactics, interactive clinical case sessions, clinical skills training, and formative and summative assessments including properly spaced, high-stakes licensure exams. Upon successful completion of the program, students will have attained knowledge and skills for the competent practice of medicine. Program Highlights: Starts in the fall Four-year

PNWU Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program https://www.plu.edu/prehealthsciences/pnwu-doctor-of-physical-therapy-dpt-program/

credits or 12 quarter credits; do not recommend online or hybrid courses for lab Physics with lab including mechanics, heat, light, sound, and electricity: 8 semester credits or 12 quarter credits; do not recommend online or hybrid courses for lab Psychology: 3 semester credits or 5 quarter credits; abnormal psychology or psychological aspects of disabilities preferred Statistics: 3 semester credits or 5 quarter credits Note: In addition to the prerequisites, accepted students must complete a Medical

Convening of the Faculty Joint Committee memo https://www.plu.edu/president/documents/convening-of-the-faculty-joint-committee-memo/

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The Intersection of Diversity, Justice and Sustainability https://www.plu.edu/president/news/2014/09/05/the-intersection-of-diversity-justice-and-sustainability/

The Intersection of Diversity, Justice and Sustainability Posted by: Thomas Krise / September 5, 2014 September 5, 2014 PLU recently had the honor of hosting Dr. Carolyn Finney, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science, Policy and Management at the University of California-Berkeley and author of Black Faces, White Spaces, at our annual University Conference to kick off the new academic year. She reminded us that we are inescapably interwoven with each other and with the Earth. What we do

Why Having a “Philosophy of Enrollment” Matters https://www.plu.edu/president/news/2016/03/08/why-having-a-philosophy-of-enrollment-matters/

programs are solidly enrolled, and we are currently at the highest number of graduate students (331) in over 20 years. *Note: All comments are moderated What is our philosophy in deciding which programs to add or take away?I think the philosophy should be some combination of alignment with our mission, expertise, student demand, regional or national demand (in terms of jobs), regional competition, and opportunities to develop capacity through investments in pedagogy (such as PLUTO) and other strategies

An Open Letter: Transgender Day of Remembrance https://www.plu.edu/president/news/2016/11/17/an-open-letter-transgender-day-of-remembrance/

An Open Letter: Transgender Day of Remembrance Posted by: Thomas Krise / November 17, 2016 Image: Transgender Day of Remembrance, which occurs annually on November 20, is a day to memorialize those who have been murdered as a result of transphobia and to bring attention to the continued violence endured by the transgender community. November 17, 2016 Dear Campus Community: This Sunday, November 20th, is the annual observance of the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Founded in 1999, TDOR is an

Ten Years of the Visiting Writer Series https://www.plu.edu/prism/ten-years-of-the-visiting-writer-series/

Ten Years of the Visiting Writer Series This year marks the tenth anniversary of PLU’s Visiting Writer Series, a program that brings several working writers to campus every academic year. Co-founders Rick Barot and Jason Skipper, the poetry and fiction professors respectively, were hired by the English Department partly for their experience in creating and running successful writers series at other universities. “We started on it the summer before we came to Tacoma. One of our first

College of Professional Studies Student Space Reservation https://www.plu.edu/professional-studies/documents/college-of-professional-studies-student-space-reservation/

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