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Training for the Unexpected: Idaho WWAMI Students Gain Hands-On Experience at Wilderness Medicine Retreat

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Idaho WWAMI medical students stepped beyond the classroom this month and into the rugged terrain of Cottonwood Butte during the annual Wilderness Medicine Retreat — an immersive weekend designed to prepare them for rural and remote practice. Throughout the retreat, students rotated through hospital-based skill stations focused on airway/breathing, circulation, and disability/exposure before heading into […]

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Idaho WWAMI Student Earns Abbott Nutrition Abstract Award at Western Medical Research Conference

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What if breast milk does more than just nourish a baby? What if it also helps to tell time, and improve an infant’s sleep and development, among other benefits? Last month in California, Idaho WWAMI student Hannah Hardin’s research stood out among other medical students from across the Western United States for her impressive findings. […]

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Alaska WWAMI Students Shine at Western Medical Research Forum in California

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Ten Alaska WWAMI students took the national stage Jan. 15–17, 2026 at the Western Medical Research Conference (WMRC)  in Carmel, California, sharing their research with peers and faculty from across the Western United States. WMRC is an annual conference that brings together medical students, residents, and faculty to present scholarly work, exchange ideas, and build […]

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Celebrating Outstanding Montana Educators: 2025 WRITE Excellence in Teaching Awards

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  Montana WWAMI is proud to spotlight two exceptional clinical educators who have gone above and beyond in teaching, mentoring, and community leadership. The 2025 WRITE (WWAMI Rural Integrated Training Experience) – Excellence in Teaching Awards honor preceptors whose dedication to medical student education and community engagement truly stands out. These awards are especially meaningful […]

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Butte, Montana family physician Honored with 2025 Clinical Excellence Award

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  We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Carey Downey, a family physician in Butte, Montana has been selected for the 2025 Department of Family Medicine Clinical Excellence Award by the University of Washington School of Medicine (UWSOM). This prestigious honor recognizes extraordinary contributions to patient care, community health, and collaborative clinical practice. It’s one […]

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