Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, Yakima

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Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences is a private medical school in Yakima, Washington. Founded in 2005, the university's inaugural program was the first new medical school to open in the Pacific Northwest in sixty years. PNWU grants the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and graduated its first class of physicians in May 2012. It is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association's Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation. ()

Established: 2005 (19 years ago)Coordinates: 46°36'10"N, 120°27'22"W

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111 University PkwyYakima United States

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Nearby attractions include: Yakima SunDome, Yakima Valley Museum, The Capitol Theatre, Yakima Area Arboretum.

1.7 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue
Yakima SunDome, Yakima
45 min walk • The Yakima Valley SunDome is a 6,195-seat multi-purpose arena in Yakima, Washington, United States. It was built in 1990, on the Central Washington State Fairgrounds, by contractor Gilbert H. Moen Co and architecture firm Loofburrow & Associates.
4 miW
Museum, History museum
Yakima Valley Museum, Yakima
101 min walk • The Yakima Valley Museum is a 65,000-square-foot facility offers historical exhibits on the Yakima Valley—its natural history, American Indian culture, pioneer life, early city life, and the roots and development of the Valley's fruit industry.
2.2 miW
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
The Capitol Theatre, Yakima
56 min walk • The Capitol Theatre is a performing arts venue in Yakima, Washington. With its location in downtown Yakima and 1,500 seating capacity, it serves as the primary performing arts facility for the Yakima region.
1.4 miSW
Scenic walking areas, Botanical garden
Yakima Area Arboretum, Yakima
35 min walk • The Yakima Area Arboretum is an arboretum in Yakima, Washington on a site adjoining the riparian habitat of the Yakima River. In the 19th century, today's site was a wetland.
2.7 miW
46°35'43"N • 120°30'40"W
Yakima Valley Trolleys, Yakima
68 min walk • Museum
3.3 miW
Church
St. Paul Cathedral, Yakima
85 min walk • St. Paul's Cathedral, Yakima, Washington, United States, is a Catholic cathedral and a parish church in the Diocese of Yakima.
4.5 miSW
46°34'33"N • 120°32'31"W
Akin Center Theatre, Yakima
115 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
2.6 miW
Museum
Yakima Electric Railway Museum, Yakima
67 min walk • Yakima Electric Railway Museum is located at the corner of South Third Avenue and Pine Street in Yakima, Washington. The museum is operated by Yakima Valley Trolleys, a non-profit organization. Vintage trolleys operate on a seasonal schedule on some of the original tracks of the Yakima Valley Transportation Company.
3.7 miW
Museum, Art gallery
Larson Gallery, Yakima
94 min walk • The Larson Gallery is located in Yakima, Washington in Yakima Valley Community College. Founded in 1949, the Gallery exhibits art from local, regional, and national artists in curated solo and small group exhibitions, as well as large juried competitions.
1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Yakima Sportsman State Park
25 min walk • Yakima Sportsman State Park is a public recreation area located on the Yakima River on the east side of the city of Yakima in Yakima County, Washington.
2.9 miS
City
Union Gap
73 min walk • For history enthusiasts, Union Gap is a treasure trove of fascinating landmarks and museums. The Central Washington Agricultural Museum offers a glimpse into the region's farming past, with exhibits showcasing vintage tractors, farm equipment, and homesteading...