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WesternU College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest Commencement: Healers who believe in humanity

On Friday, May 15, 2026, Western University of Health Sciences' COMP-Northwest celebrated 101 graduates in Lebanon, Oregon, as the institution transitions to its new name, the Heatherington College of Osteopathic Medicine.
COMP-Northwest Site Dean Heather Phipps led the class in the Osteopathic Oath, reminding graduates that the tradition 'embraces the unity of mind, body, and spirit' as they transition into stewards of healing.
Dean Warren charged the graduates to 'earn and protect that trust' placed in them by patients, emphasizing that medicine's foundation remains deeply human despite its growing complexity.
Graduate speaker Davis Mendel recognized the diverse backgrounds of his classmates, while peers Martin Allums and Sarah Bell Horniman prepared to begin medical careers focused on mental health and serving overlooked communities.
Based in Lebanon and Pomona, the independent nonprofit Western University of Health Sciences confers degrees across various medical fields, positioning these new physicians to enter residency programs in coming months.

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WesternU College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest Commencement: Healers who believe in humanity

LEBANON, Ore., May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Western University of Health Sciences' College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest (COMP-Northwest), which is transitioning to its new name, the Heatherington College of Osteopathic Medicine, held its Commencement ceremony on May 15,…

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