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Pfizer Oncology PhD Fellowship Strengthens Translational Cancer Research at UW School of Medicine 

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The University of Washington School of Medicine continues to advance its commitment to translational cancer research through strategic partnerships that invest in emerging scientific talent. One such effort is the Pfizer Oncology PhD Fellowship, a training initiative launched in 2025 in coordination with Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center to support exceptional predoctoral researchers whose work advances […]

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Mentorship Opens the Door to Medicine in Montana: HOPA Mountain

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Across Montana’s rural and tribal communities, HOPA Mountain works at the intersection of education, ecological health and economic development, supporting long-term wellbeing through community partnerships. Within that broader mission, the HOPA Mountain Medical Mentorship Service Learning Project at Montana WWAMI focuses on strengthening pathways into medicine. The program connects aspiring medical school applicants with current […]

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Idaho’s First Pediatrics Residency Takes Root

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When leaders at Full Circle Health began exploring the idea of a pediatrics residency program in Boise, they weren’t just thinking about training physicians. They were thinking about access. For decades, Idaho has faced a severe shortage of pediatricians. In 2019, a feasibility study led by Dr. Perry Brown revealed just how stark the gap […]

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UW Medical Student Briana Martin-Villa Recognized with Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship

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The first lessons Briana Martin-Villa learned about health didn’t come from a classroom. They came from long days in orchards, working alongside her mother and twin brother as their family migrated between California’s Central Valley and Eastern Washington following seasonal harvests. There, she saw the realities many farmworkers face: physical strain, pesticide exposure and illnesses […]

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Learning Environment Feedback Tracker

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As of May 2025, medical students submitting non-anonymous learning environment concerns via eValue evaluations and/or the ‘aLERT’ learning environment reporting tool receive emailed status updates; those who used their UW Net ID can track status via the new online Tracker (example below). The Review Process: Upon submission of a non-anonymous concern, students receive a confirmation […]

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MS4 Class Information: April 16, 2026

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In this issue: Final Reminder: Due Friday – Registration for the Physician’s Oath & Hooding Ceremony AAMC Grad Questionnaire Update: Week #6 Final Reminder: Due Friday – Registration for the Physician’s Oath & Hooding Ceremony  The Physician’s Oath and Hooding Ceremony is the acknowledgment by the School of Medicine of the completion of your medical […]

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MS3 Class Information: April 16, 2026

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In this issue:  Spring Junior AOA Election Results Career Advising Tip of the Month  Spring Junior AOA Election Results  The UW Chapter of AOA held their spring election for Junior AOA members last week. Students were selected using a process that incorporates grades, nominations, information about their service and scholarly efforts, and a lived experiences […]

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MS2 Class Information: April 16, 2026

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In this issue:  Connect With Your Classmates During Clinical Rotations! Career Advising Tip of the Month  Connect With Your Classmates During Clinical Rotations!  To help those beginning their clerkships stay connected, your fellow students have put together a helpful spreadsheet.   If you’d like to have your information included, please fill out the rotation form and […]

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MS1 Class Information: April 16, 2026

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In this issue:  Career Advising Tip of the Month  Career Advising Student Advisory Board Tip of the Month This advice is for all MS1 students and includes first generation and BIPOC student lenses.   We hope you enjoyed Spring break! If you are unsure about what specialties to explore that might align with your interests, revisit […]

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