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We are pleased to announce that Dr. Nicholas Phelps will be joining Alaska WWAMI as Assistant Foundations Dean beginning September 1, 2025. He will work in a hybrid capacity during September and will be fully on-site at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) starting in October. Dr. Phelps comes to us from Dell Medical School […]
This process should take just 2-3 minutes and can happen in real time during or at the end of a clerkship day. It has led to some really terrific feedback conversations between you all and our students. Here is a quick reminder on how to make these fun and quick! 1. Ask the student to […]
Medical education programs undergo a self-study process and a full survey visit every eight years. We have a vast, dedicated teaching community, and your efforts are critical as we move forward in our LCME accreditation process. What’s happening now? Seven self-study committees, including the steering committee, completed an in-depth review of our data collection instrument […]
Dear MS2 students, The Innovations in Curriculum Design and Delivery (ICDD) Workgroup is entering its fourth year, and we invite you to join us as a student representative. ICDD brings together faculty, staff, and students from all sites to promote an inclusive curriculum that enhances learning, innovation, and engagement through educational best practices. Here’s what […]
Dear MS3 and MS4 students, The Innovations in Curriculum Design and Delivery (ICDD) Workgroup is entering its fourth year, and we invite you to apply to join us as a student representative. ICDD brings together faculty, staff, and students from all sites to promote an inclusive Foundations Phase curriculum that enhances learning, innovation, and engagement […]
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. LeeAnna Muzquiz has accepted our offer to serve as the Vice Dean for Rural and Regional Affairs beginning September 1, 2025, transitioning from her current role as Associate Dean for Admissions, a position she has held for eight years. Dr. Muzquiz, a member of the Salish and Kootenai […]
This announcement is about an opportunity for medical students to participate in a clinical experience at Hyogo Medical University in Hyogo, Japan. MS2s will be able to participate in limited clinical work (histories and physicals). MS3 and MS4s may assist the team with diagnosis and treatment. Students will be paired with English speaking students and […]
The Admissions Ambassadors Program is a voluntary service group that offers opportunities for students to connect with prospective and current applicants to UWSOM. Interacting with current medical students can have a profound impact on potential future doctors, including: middle and high school kids who are still exploring if medicine is their path current applicants who […]
Dr. Erik Malmberg, Assistant Dean for Equity and Medical Student Engagement, will be leaving his position effective August 31, 2025. This decision has been made for personal reasons, as Dr. Malmberg pursues a new opportunity with his family. We support him and his family and recognize the importance of his role, especially in fostering an […]
Reporting concerns in the learning environment: The Learning Environment Reference Card is a handy tool that describes the procedure for reporting concerns in the learning environment as well as other important information. It includes a QR code for quick access to one of the reporting mechanisms, the online Learning Environment Reporting Tool (aLERT). If you […]
