Federal Student Loan Updates for 2026

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 […]

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Learning Environment Feedback Tracker

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 […]

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UW School of Medicine Update: CME to IPCE

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, […]

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AOA Honor Medical Society Spring ‘Junior’ Election – Application & Deadlines

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 […]

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Celebrating Greek American Heritage Month

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 […]

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2026 AAMC Nickens Medical Student Scholarships

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 […]

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WWAMI Student Travel: Student Conference Travel Award

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 […]

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Applications Open – Magnuson Scholars Program

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: […]

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Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award Faculty Nominations

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, […]

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Guidance for UWSOM Medical Students on the UW campus or at a UW Medicine Facility

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 […]

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