Every year, Montana WWAMI, Pre-Med Advisors from Carroll College, Montana State University (MSU) and the University of Montana (UM) join forces to
organize a pre-med summit for prospective students interested in learning more about the medical school application process. The 2025 event was held at Missoula College on October 25th. This all-day event attracted over 100 people, mostly undergraduate attendees, and marked our highest registration and attendance to date.
Representatives from the University of Washington School of Medicine (UWSOM) and the Montana WWAMI Clinical Education team were on hand to present details about the application and financing process and med school interview preparation. Current Montana WWAMI medical students provided a student perspective and answered questions.
Breakout sessions included loan repayment programs, preparing for the MCAT, pre-med research opportunities, and application advice. The session on crafting a personal statement is a perennial favorite, presented by MT WWAMI faculty Mike Geurin, MD. Also included was a Q&A session about the Montana TRUST program and the combined MD/PhD program. Three military arms, the US Navy, US Army, and the Air National Guard were on hand to answer students’ questions.
The event was made possible by the following Montana Sponsors: Carroll College, Griz Med, Montana AHEC, MHA, Montana Health Research & Education Foundation, MSU, PureView Health Center, and Sidney Health Center.
