This month, in recognition of Veterans Day, Idaho WWAMI is honoring Dr. Suzanne Allen, whose years of service in the U.S. Air Force helped shape her path as a physician, educator, and leader in medical education. From a military clinic to her current role as Vice Dean for Academic, Rural and Regional Affairs at the […]
Across the five-state WWAMI region, many medical students bring to their training not only academic excellence but also years of service in the US Armed Forces. This Veterans Day, UWSOM recognizes and celebrates some of these remarkable individuals whose dedication to service continues in the form of compassionate, community-focused care. Brandi Carreau | Wyoming WWAMI […]
Guiding the Next Generation of Surgeons in Idaho At Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, Idaho, Dr. Sheev Dattani combines surgical precision with a genuine passion for mentorship. A board-certified minimally invasive and robotic colorectal surgeon, he leads one of the region’s highest-volume robotic surgery programs and serves as site director for surgical education. […]
Medical student Riley Hayes follows his mother’s path to medicine Family, faculty, and friends gathered last month in Moscow, Idaho, to celebrate Idaho WWAMI’s entering class of 2025 as they received their white coats, an enduring symbol of compassion, trust, and service in medicine. For first-year Idaho WWAMI medical student Riley Hayes, the moment carried […]
When Dr. Casey Glenn set out to become a physician, his goal was always to return to Idaho. Now, as an emergency medicine physician at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, he’s doing exactly that, caring for the communities that helped shape him. “While completing my medical education, it became increasingly apparent to me that Idaho […]
Last month, ten Idaho WWAMI students stepped into simulated high-stakes medical scenarios that tested their skills, sharpened their instincts, and readied them for the challenging realities of residency. Open to all fourth-year students training in Boise, the sessions offer a concentrated, real-world experience in lifesaving care through Idaho WWAMI’s Critical Care Cardiac Boot Camp. Students […]
A familiar face has stepped into a new role at Idaho WWAMI. Rayme Geidl, MD, a longtime educator, practicing physician, and proud Idahoan, has been named Interim Regional Dean for the Idaho WWAMI Medical Education Program. Dr. Geidl’s journey is deeply rooted in Idaho. Raised in Troy and a graduate of the University of Idaho, […]
Idaho WWAMI is thrilled to recognize Dr. Suzanna Hubele as a 2025 recipient of the Idaho WWAMI Alumni Award for Excellence in Mentoring, Teaching, Leadership and Patient Care. A University of Idaho graduate and devoted rural physician, Dr. Hubele received the award at Two Rivers Medical Clinic in Weiser on July 31,2025, where Dr. Mary Barinaga, […]
Second-year WWAMI TRUST (Targeted Rural Underserved Track) Scholars from across the WWAMI region spent three days sharpening their leadership and advocacy skills at the annual TRUST Leadership Retreat, held August 20–22, 2025, at Camp Lutherhaven in Coeur d’Alene. A fun, interactive experience for many participants was the Wilderness Medicine session led by Dr. Frank Batcha, […]
Idaho WWAMI is proud to celebrate Dr. Zachary Havlovick, who has been selected as one of six residents in the inaugural class of the Mountain States Institute (MSI) Family Medicine Residency Program based in Nampa. “I matched to one of my top programs and was thrilled,” Dr. Havlovick said. “I never really paid any mind […]
