In this issue: Residency Application 101 Webinar Residency Application System Access Request Form Specialty and Residency Planning Survey Residency Application Personal Statement Review Service Career Advising Tip of the Month Residency Application 101 Webinar: Components & Strategies Join Career Advising for a workshop to review application components and get strategies to create the strongest residency […]
In this issue: Career Advising Tip of the Month Career Advising Student Advisory Board Tip of the Month This advice is for all MS2 students and includes first-generation and BIPOC student lenses. While on rotations, try to secure at least one person who can write a letter of recommendation (LOR) for your residency application. […]
In this issue: ICYMI: Action Required for Disability Accommodations for Clerkship Locations Career Advising Tip of the Month Action Required for Disability Accommodations for Clerkship Locations (If Needed) Students who require clerkship location accommodations to manage their personal medical conditions/disabilities must apply for and be approved by the university’s Disability Resources for Students (DRS) office […]
We have launched the pilot phase of our new assessment system for the UWSOM Patient Care Phase required clerkships. Our new system aims to better align educational practices with patient needs and competencies in ongoing medical education and to improve transparency and fairness within the current tiered grading system. WBA Pilot: 6-Week Check-In We’re six […]
We will be providing updates on the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) accreditation progress and ongoing continuous quality improvement (CQI) efforts across WWAMI. We are now preparing for the next accreditation site visit in March 2026. Why is accreditation important? LCME accreditation ensures the quality, integrity and continuous improvement of our medical student education […]
Your EQI team is spotlighting key policies that support a safe, inclusive, and professional learning environment—while helping faculty stay informed about responsibilities and updates on policies. Supporting the Learning Environment Executive Order No. 31 Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation for reporting concerns. Executive Order No. 51 Sexual Violence Elimination Policy affirms […]
In the quiet moments between exams and evening routines, Alaska WWAMI student Manuel De La Garza is embracing what it means to be both a future surgeon and a present, devoted father. Originally from Denton, Texas, and now living in Anchorage, Alaska, he’s navigating the intense demands of medical school while raising a young family—a […]
In a quiet Montana valley surrounded by mountains and memories, medical student Willis Pullman is writing his own chapter of fatherhood, purpose and perseverance. Having recently passed his Step 2 exam, Pullman is a rising fourth-year medical student, celebrating not just academic progress, but a growing family and a life built with intention. Born in […]
In this issue: Residency Application System Access Request Form Specialty and Residency Planning Survey Residency Application System Access Request Form Students preparing to apply to residency programs in ERAS and/or ResidencyCAS during the 2025–26 Match season will require access tokens before they can login to prepare their applications. In order to receive your access tokens, […]
In this issue: Residency Application System Access Request Form Specialty and Residency Planning Survey Career Advising Tip of the Month Residency Application System Access Request Form Students preparing to apply to residency programs in ERAS and/or ResidencyCAS during the 2025–26 Match season will require access tokens before they can login to prepare their applications. In […]
