Seattle Medical Students Spread Critical Awareness About Firearm Safety and Injury Prevention

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 […]

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AOA Fall 2026 Senior Election Results

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 […]

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2026 GQ Results—Week 2 Update!

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 […]

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MS4 Class Information: September 10, 2026

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 […]

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MS3 Class Information: September 10, 2026

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 […]

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MS1 Class Information: September 10, 2026

In this issue:  ICYMI: Fall MS1 Pathways Virtual Info Session – September 22 Fall MS1 Pathways Virtual Info Session September 22  UWSOM pathways give you the opportunity to explore your interests more deeply, connect with mentors and like-minded peers, and gain experiences that complement your medical education. Whether you’re passionate about community engagement, rural health, […]

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Celebrating Our 2026 GQ Results!

We are excited to share some great news from the recent AAMC Graduation Questionnaire (GQ) results! We recently received the 2025–2026 GQ results for UWSOM. Completed by the 2026 graduating class (UW E-22), the GQ asks students about the quality of their educational experience, including basic science, clerkships, and other educational activities. There is a […]

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MS1 Class Information: September 3, 2026

In this issue:  Register for Non-Clinical Electives Join the AHEC Scholars Programs  Fall MS1 Pathways Virtual Info Session – September 22 Become an HCOP Ambassador – Priority Deadline Extended! Register for Non-Clinical Electives   Non-Clinical Electives are available now for Registration! Please register as soon as possible, since some courses will begin as early as Monday, […]

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MS2 Class Information: September 3, 2026

In this issue:   Register for Non-Clinical Electives Join the AHEC Scholars Programs  Become an HCOP Ambassador – Priority Deadline Extended! Register for Non-Clinical Electives   Non-Clinical Electives are available now for Registration! Please register as soon as possible, since some courses will begin as early as Monday, September 14.  Please visit the following webpages to view […]

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