With Match Day—the annual release of National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) results—on the horizon, fourth-year medical students Chey Malmin and Colton Brodock are charting their next steps together after years of shared training. Having both grown up in Idaho—Chey in Boise and Colton in Emmett—their shared roots played a big role in choosing the Idaho […]
For Dr. Lance Hansen, medicine has always been about relationships: finding meaning in caring for patients throughout every phase of their lives and building trust that lasts. A proud Idaho WWAMI alum, Dr. Hansen has spent his career practicing and teaching full-spectrum family medicine in rural Idaho, helping ensure that communities like Preston continue to […]
From rural clinics to cutting-edge clinical science, Idaho WWAMI medical students took center stage in November, showcasing research that’s shaping the future of patient care across the Northwest. The second-year Idaho WWAMI students gathered for the Research Symposium to present a wide range of projects reflecting both scientific rigor and a deep commitment to improving […]
Second-year Idaho WWAMI students reached a major milestone last month as they completed 18 months of foundational coursework and transitioned into the clinical phase of medical school. After passing a comprehensive final exam, they began hands-on patient care, putting their knowledge into practice in clinics and communities across the region. For many students, the shift […]
Idaho WWAMI is thrilled to celebrate Kevin Glover, M.D., a resident physician at Kootenai Health, as the recipient of the 2024–2025 Family Medicine Faculty Professionalism Award. A WWAMI student nominated Dr. Glover for the award, highlighting his ability to prioritize both learning and compassionate patient care. In 2024, Dr. Glover graduated from the UW School […]
As Idaho WWAMI continues to grow and adapt to the needs of today’s students and the patients they will serve, alumni perspectives offer a grounding reminder of how far medical education has come. Two graduates, separated by a decade but united by shared roots in Idaho WWAMI, recently reflected on what has changed since their […]
Clinical educators from across the region gathered in Idaho Falls, Idaho (November 15, 2025) for the annual Eastern Idaho Educator Conference, an energizing day dedicated to strengthening teaching skills, building supportive learning environments, and celebrating the growing community of Idaho’s medical educators. Vincent Raikhel, M.D., led an inspiring session on reconnecting with one’s passion for […]
Idaho WWAMI is proud to honor four members of its extended WWAMI-ly who were named to the Idaho Business Review’s Idaho 500. This year’s honorees include longtime Boise VA physician-educator Paula Carvalho, M.D., and North Idaho AHEC Director, Liz Bryant, as well as Idaho WWAMI Advisory Board members Skip Oppenheimer and Brian Whitlock. For Dr. […]
Idaho WWAMI is celebrating Assistant Clinical Dean Mary Barinaga, M.D., named to the Idaho Business Review’s Idaho 500, a statewide honor recognizing visionary leaders shaping Idaho’s future. Dr. Barinaga was selected for her years of service to rural communities, her deep commitment to medical education, and her leadership in strengthening Idaho’s physician workforce pipeline. Her […]
Behind every successful Idaho WWAMI medical student is a team of dedicated administrative professionals ensuring clinical education runs smoothly. Each year, the Idaho WWAMI Administrative Impact Award honors those whose behind-the-scenes efforts make every medical student’s rotation and learning experience exceptional. This year’s recipients include: • Kaylie Elliott, Saint Alphonsus Health System • Amanda Junttila, […]
