Alaska’s next generation of physicians recently took an important step on their medical journeys. On September 12, 2025, Alaska WWAMI celebrated its annual White Coat Ceremony, honoring first-year medical students as they officially enter the medical profession. Family, friends, faculty, and mentors gathered to recognize the hard work and commitment that led each student to […]
Dr. Kimiko “Koko” Bravo Returns to Juneau as a Psychiatrist and WWAMI Preceptor For Dr. Kimiko “Koko” Bravo, coming home to Juneau, Alaska, isn’t just about practicing medicine — it’s about giving back to the community that shaped her. A proud Alaska WWAMI graduate, Dr. Bravo has returned to her hometown as a psychiatrist with […]
Dr. Alexander von Hafften Champions Education and Training across Alaska Alaska’s mental health challenges are among the most pressing in the nation — and so is the shortage of psychiatrists to address them. Through education and training, Alaska WWAMI is working to strengthen the state’s psychiatric workforce and expand access to care. “Alaska’s need for […]
Every October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month serves as a reminder of the progress made and the work still ahead in the fight against one of the world’s most common cancers. In Alaska, two University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) researchers and WWAMI faculty members, Doctors Max Kullberg and Holly Martinson, are leading that fight through cutting-edge […]
For second-year Alaska WWAMI student Laura Aspelund, serving as co-lead of the Baby’s First Friends Service Learning Committee has been one of the most meaningful parts of her medical school journey. Through this program at the Alaska Native Medical Center (ANMC), student volunteers provide comfort care for newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). […]
In the heart of Anchorage, Alaska, Amanda Beery, MD, is not only providing care for women of all ages; she’s also shaping the next generation of physicians. A full-time OB/GYN and managing partner at Alaska Women’s Health, she is equally proud to call herself an Alaska WWAMI alum and medical educator. Dr. Beery’s earliest inspiration […]
Alaska WWAMI is excited to welcome Nicholas Phelps, MD, as our new Assistant Dean for the Foundations Phase. He began September 1, 2025, after a nationwide search and will transition to being fully on-site at the University of Alaska Anchorage in October. Dr. Phelps brings a wealth of experience from Dell Medical School at the […]
After six years of dedicated leadership as the Assistant Dean for the Foundations Phase at Alaska WWAMI, Kathy Young, MD., is stepping away from her administrative role to return to her first love: teaching. Dr. Young has been a cornerstone of the Alaska WWAMI program, guiding students through the critical early phases of their medical […]
Trading classrooms for the Idaho outdoors, Alaska WWAMI students Abigail Crawford and Mariah Johnson joined peers from across the region in Coeur d’Alene for an unforgettable weekend of leadership, advocacy, and hands-on training. The annual TRUST (Targeted Rural Underserved Track) Leadership Retreat held August 20–22, 2025, at Camp Lutherhaven, challenged scholars to think on their […]
High school students from throughout Alaska recently suited up for hands-on training at the University of Alaska Anchorage’s (UAA’s) state-of-the-art simulation lab, where they practiced real-world medical scenarios as part of the Della Keats Health Science Program. The four-week summer experience introduces students to a wide range of health careers through interactive learning and clinical […]
