From Foundations to the Front Lines: Montana WWAMI Students Mark a Major Milestone

  Montana WWAMI‘s second-year medical students reached an important milestone this month as they gathered at the Gallatin Labor Temple in Bozeman for the E-24 (Entering class of 2024) Foundations Celebration. The beach theme of the festive occasion was called:🌴🤿Tropical Cruise – A last Hoorah Before Dedicated!🌺🏖️. Held on December 12, 2025, the event signaled […]

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From the Front Line to Systemwide Impact: Dr. Benjamin Westley Earns Alaska’s 2025 Stethoscope Award

When Alaska’s physician community honors one of its own, it is for impact that reaches far beyond a single patient. That distinction belongs to Dr. Benjamin Westley, who has been named a 2025 Golden Stethoscope Award recipient by the Alaska Hospital & Healthcare Association (AHHA). The award recognizes his leadership, innovation, and sustained commitment to […]

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A Major Milestone: Alaska WWAMI Students Celebrate the Clinical Transition Ceremony

Twenty-eight Alaska WWAMI second-year students crossed an important threshold earlier this month during the Clinical Transition Ceremony in Anchorage. The momentous event launched the pivotal shift from foundational coursework (the first 18 months of medical school) to real-world patient care for the students. The ceremony, held at at the University of Alaska Anchorage Fine Arts […]

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From Classroom to Clinic: Students Mark a Pivotal Transition

Wyoming WWAMI second-year students celebrated their passage into clinical training at the Clinical Transitions Ceremony, held at the Marian Rochelle Gateway Center. WWAMI faculty and staff joined University of Wyoming and University of Washington leadership, hospital leaders from across the state, alumni, and families to honor the E-24 class. The event honors the pivotal shift […]

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Wyoming WWAMI Students Spotlight Summer Research

Wyoming WWAMI second-year students presented their summer research projects at the University of Wyoming’s Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center last month in a powerful showcase of discovery during the seventh annual Research Symposium. Students highlighted their research through poster presentations, exemplifying rigorous scientific inquiry sparked by community-driven questions. “Our second-year medical students continue to inspire through […]

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Idaho Resident Physician Dr. Kevin Glover Receives Family Medicine Faculty Professionalism Award

Idaho WWAMI is thrilled to celebrate Kevin Glover, M.D., a resident physician at Kootenai Health, as the recipient of the 2024–2025 Family Medicine Faculty Professionalism Award. A WWAMI student nominated Dr. Glover for the award, highlighting his ability to prioritize both learning and compassionate patient care. In 2024, Dr. Glover graduated from the UW School […]

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Idaho WWAMI Educators Gather for Dynamic Development Conference

Clinical educators from across the region gathered in Idaho Falls, Idaho (November 15, 2025) for the annual Eastern Idaho Educator Conference, an energizing day dedicated to strengthening teaching skills, building supportive learning environments, and celebrating the growing community of Idaho’s medical educators. Vincent Raikhel, M.D., led an inspiring session on reconnecting with one’s passion for […]

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Idaho WWAMI’s Dr. Mary Barinaga Honored as One of Idaho’s Most Influential Leaders

Idaho WWAMI is celebrating Assistant Clinical Dean Mary Barinaga, M.D., named to the Idaho Business Review’s Idaho 500, a statewide honor recognizing visionary leaders shaping Idaho’s future. Dr. Barinaga was selected for her years of service to rural communities, her deep commitment to medical education, and her leadership in strengthening Idaho’s physician workforce pipeline. Her […]

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