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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 […]
PURPOSE The purpose of the Student Conference Travel Award is to provide support to medical students to attend a regional, national, or international conference. This support aims to help students pursue various extracurricular opportunities and to present their original work, including research, or represent the UWSOM at meetings, workshops, and conferences. The travel award is […]
The following announcement is for the 2026-2027 Magnuson Scholars Program. The Magnuson Scholars Program recognizes one graduate student in each of the University of Washington’s six health sciences schools who demonstrates excellent academic performance and outstanding potential for research in the health sciences. Sponsor: Warren G. Magnuson Institute for Biomedical Research and Health Professions Training Program: […]
The Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award, administered through the Organization of Student Representatives (OSR), annually honors a medical school faculty physician (MD or DO degree) who exemplifies the qualities of a caring and compassionate mentor in the teaching and advising of medical students. The goal of the award is to emphasize, reinforce, […]
General guidance provided by other sources may not be accurate for you because UW campus and UW Medicine entities are public hospitals and clinics. Please follow the guidance provided by the University when doing academic or clinical work at a UW or UW Medicine facility rather than advice from other sources. For those of you learning in an academic […]
This message is to inform students of recent changes related to compliance. No action is needed at this time. New criminal background check & drug testing vendor – HireRight New HSIP immunizations tracking vendor – MedProctor Old vendor to be phased out – Castlebranch HireRight To be in alignment with UW Medicine and GME, we […]
Two important policies have been updated to clarify expectations for clinical teaching and student safety: 1.9 Supervision of Medical Students in Clinical Settings: This policy reinforces safe, structured involvement of students in clinical care. Key highlights: Supervisors will be faculty (regular, clinical, or affiliate) at UWSOM or directly overseen by someone who is. Chaperones are […]
UWSOM IS happy to announce that Dr. Heather McPhillips will serve as the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs as of November 1, 2025, transitioning from her former role as Associate Dean for Curriculum. Dr. McPhillips is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics in the Clinician-Scholar pathway and practices general pediatrics at University of Washington. […]
From Dr. Suzanne Allen, Vice Dean for Academic, Rural and Regional Affairs Fall is a busy time: alongside your coursework you are exploring Triple I options or scheduling your Patient Care or Explore & Focus phase clerkships. It’s never too early to start thinking about your upcoming travel around the WWAMI region for research and […]
Health insurance open enrollment is here. This is your once-a-year opportunity to choose a new plan, update your coverage, or stick with your current plan for 2026. Whether you are just starting medical school or preparing for residency, having the right coverage matters. What Is Open Enrollment? Open enrollment is the annual period when you […]
