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The UW School of Medicine is entering a new chapter in Academic, Rural and Regional Affairs following the retirement of Dr. Suzanne Allen, whose leadership helped shape the WWAMI program for more than 20 years. Leadership Transitions and WWAMI’s New Chapter To support the growing complexity of the School of Medicine’s mission, Dr. Allen’s former […]
Washington Heart Institute Scholars Program Expands in Spokane Students observe Dr. Matousek performing lung surgery on the DaVinci robot A new partnership between the UW School of Medicine, Gonzaga University School of Health Sciences, and Providence Heart Institute is providing Spokane-based students with hands-on research and clinical learning opportunities through the Heart Institute Scholars Program. […]
Clinical Teaching Certificate Program The CLIME Clinical Teaching Certificate Program is designed to strengthen teaching skills, foster a shared mental model of excellent teaching, and increase professional satisfaction for faculty who teach in the clinical setting. All faculty who teach are encouraged to register, whether they are new to teaching or have decades of experience. […]
The Idaho WWAMI program recently welcomed its newest cohort of Targeted Rural Underserved Track (TRUST) scholars during a special luncheon held on the first day of orientation, marking the beginning of their medical education journey. The TRUST program prepares future physicians to serve rural and underserved communities by fostering meaningful, long-term connections throughout medical school. […]
At the end of the 2025–2026 academic year, the Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan will no longer be available as a federal financial aid option. Continuing students may be eligible for “legacy” status, which allows them to continue receiving Graduate PLUS Loan funding until they graduate or until 2029, whichever comes first. To receive and […]
As of May 2025, medical students submitting non-anonymous learning environment concerns via eValue evaluations and/or the ‘aLERT’ learning environment reporting tool receive emailed status updates; those who used their UW Net ID can track status via the new online Tracker (example below). The Review Process: Upon submission of a non-anonymous concern, students receive a confirmation […]
The UW School of Medicine Continuing Medical Education (CME) Office is transitioning to the Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) Office. This evolution reflects how healthcare is delivered today—through coordinated, team‑based care across professions. What’s Changing Broader scope: In addition to physician education, the IPCE Office will more intentionally support learning that includes nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, […]
The UW Chapter’s Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society spring ‘Junior’ election will be held in mid-April. Below you can find some information about the chapter and the nomination and election processes. Please be sure to review it carefully if this organization is of interest to you. Election Action Items: Submit your application: Application […]
In addition to Women’s History Month, March is Greek American Heritage Month! While WWAMI states may not be known for their Greek communities like other U.S. states, our states all were influenced by the Greek immigrants who moved here and established lasting communities. Greek immigrants could be found in Wyoming beginning around the start of […]
2026 AAMC Nickens Medical Student Scholarships AAMC Herbert W. Nickens Medical Student Scholarships: Nominations Open UWSOM will nominate one student for the scholarship. Eligibility: A U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or an individual granted deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) status Entering the third year of study in an LCME-accredited U.S. medical school in Fall 2026 […]
