Category: Idaho WWAMI Stories

Investing in the Future Health of Future Idahoans: Maternal Science Meets Community Impact in Dr. Bethaney Fehrenkamp’s Lab

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When Dr. Bethaney Fehrenkamp talks about the immune system, her enthusiasm is immediate and unmistakable: “The immune system is everything, everywhere and plays a critical role in proper development,” she says. As a reproduction and developmental immunologist and Clinical Assistant Professor with Idaho WWAMI, Dr. Fehrenkamp has built her career around understanding how the earliest […]

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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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Driven to Serve: Kelton Kearsley Matches into Med-Peds at the University of Utah

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Match Day is a defining milestone for Idaho WWAMI fourth-year students, marking the moment when years of training culminate in residency placements across the country. It’s a day filled with anticipation and celebration as students take the next step in their medical careers. For Victor, Idaho resident Kelton Kearsley, that sense of anticipation turned into […]

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Idaho WWAMI Surgeon Dr. Sheev Dattani Explains the Importance of Colorectal Cancer Screening

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Each March, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month serves as a reminder that early detection saves lives. While screening and prevention efforts have made real progress, new trends are reshaping who is most affected by colorectal cancer—and why staying up to date on screening has never been more important.  According to Dr. Sheev Dattani, a board-certified minimally […]

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Idaho WWAMI Celebrates 54 Impactful Years on WWAMI Day at the Capitol

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Governor Brad Little proclaimed Feb. 17th as WWAMI Day in Idaho, recognizing the program’s longstanding role in strengthening healthcare across the state. The designation set the stage for a day of celebration at the Idaho State Capitol, where students, physicians and supporters highlighted Idaho WWAMI’s impact on communities across the Gem State. The observance also […]

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