The peds interest group is hosting a panel of pediatric physicians on Friday, October 2, at 11:30 AM MT in the lecture hall. Lunch will be provided! This is a great opportunity to ask questions and learn more about careers in pediatrics and pediatric specialties. All students are welcome to attend! Please RSVP here so leaders […]
The Washington State Medical Association (WSMA) Medical Student Advocacy Program is a program from the WSMA for medical students and residents who want to develop an understanding of Washington’s legislative process and issues important to the physician community. This includes learning how to be an effective advocate, engaging directly with legislators, and visiting the state […]
Do you like to read? Do you wish you had a group of friends to debate books (and other topics) with in Seattle? Book Club would like to invite everyone to join us in reading our next pick, Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese! The Literature Club at the UWSOM meets monthly to discuss books, chat, and […]
Med students are invited to apply to become Ambassadors for the Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP). In addition to mentoring undergraduates interested in health careers, ambassadors will also receive access to service learning and educational opportunities related to rural and underserved care as well as networking opportunities. Ambassadors also receive a stipend for their participation. […]
The Medical Student Technology Advisory Team (medSTAT) is recruiting new members. Anyone interested in the intersection of technology, education, and medicine is encouraged join the group. All are welcome regardless of technological expertise! A full description of the role of medSTAT can be found on the medSTAT page. The topics addressed are determined largely by […]
After more than two decades of leadership with the University of Washington School of Medicine, Dr. Suzanne Allen retired from her role as Vice Dean for Academic, Rural and Regional Affairs in June, leaving behind a legacy rooted in expanding medical education opportunities across the Northwest and preparing the next generation of physicians to serve […]
For Waleed Gharib, a third-year medical student at the University of Washington School of Medicine and co-lead of the Firearm Injury Reduction Education (FIRE) group, expanding access to knowledge about firearm safety and injury prevention is both a personal and professional calling. “I have seen friends and family experience the pain and trauma caused by […]
Join us in celebrating the Fall 2026 inductees* to the AOA Honor Society! Jessica Begley Colin Bingham Maddie Bruner Maxey Cherel Ashley Choi Celeste Coler Zach Connelly Claire Dunn Isabella Eck Mckay Guckenberg Teri Guo Kunal Gupta Cate Gwinn Hallie Holland Anh Huynh Naveen Jasti Amanda Jennings Laurel Kelnhofer-Millevolte Graf Kirk Lauren Labar Matt Lumsden […]
This week, we are highlighting results related to the quality of and overall satisfaction with UWSOM’s basic science education. As a reminder, the AAMC Graduation Questionnaire (GQ) is administered annually to graduating medical students. In an outstanding achievement, UWSOM scored above the national average in every basic science discipline included in the survey. Ratings were […]
In this issue: Happening Today: Explore & Focus Phase Curriculum & Career Planning Q&A Session Explore and Focus (E&F) Phase 1 Scheduling for Clinical Year 2027-28 begins Monday, September 14 Happening Today: Explore & Focus Phase Curriculum & Career Planning Q&A Session Thursday, September 10, from 5-6 PM PST. The session will be recorded and […]
