Newsletter items pertaining to faculty and staff
In November, we will be honoring the retirement of our long-serving Montana WWAMI TRUST* Director, Lisa Benzel, after years of dedicated service. Lisa was hired for this newly created position in November 2013 and is responsible for growing and shaping TRUST into what it is today. As director and the face of TRUST for Montana, […]
We have launched the pilot phase of our new assessment system for the UWSOM Patient Care Phase required clerkships. Our new system aims to better align educational practices with patient needs and competencies in ongoing medical education and to improve transparency and fairness within the current tiered grading system. WBA Pilot: 6-Week Check-In We’re six […]
We will be providing updates on the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) accreditation progress and ongoing continuous quality improvement (CQI) efforts across WWAMI. We are now preparing for the next accreditation site visit in March 2026. Why is accreditation important? LCME accreditation ensures the quality, integrity and continuous improvement of our medical student education […]
Your EQI team is spotlighting key policies that support a safe, inclusive, and professional learning environment—while helping faculty stay informed about responsibilities and updates on policies. Supporting the Learning Environment Executive Order No. 31 Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation for reporting concerns. Executive Order No. 51 Sexual Violence Elimination Policy affirms […]
Collaborating on cutting-edge strategies to advance clinical instruction is critical to shaping the next generation of Montana WWAMI physicians. Last month, our teaching faculty members from across the Treasure State gathered in Anaconda recently to share innovative ideas on how to be more effective clinical educators. The Montana WWAMI Faculty Development Conference was held April […]
Here is where we list the names of UWSOM faculty who have received awards. The listing comes from our bimonthly Faculty Newsletter. If you know of someone who should be acknowledged, please let us know at uwsomcom@uw.edu Drs. Frogner and Green honored with Excellence in Mentoring Women Faculty Award Deciding to pursue a career in […]
