University of Western States
2900 NE 132nd Avenue
Portland OR 97230
503-256-3180
www.uws.edu
Founded in 1904 University of Western States (UWS) is the second oldest chiropractic program in the world. It has since evolved in to a leading accredited institution for an evidence-informed science-based education with a focus on health and wellness. The university is committed to creating health sciences practitioners with a passion for patient care. The university motto “For the good of the patient” guides every action and teaching at the institution especially its mission to improve the health of society through wellness-based patient-centered care. UWS is the second oldest chiropractic educational program in the world and provides a comprehensive curriculum developed from over a century of research and experience providing effective health care services and professional health sciences education. UWS is one of the oldest universities in Portland.
