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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 […]
The UW Chapter’s Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society Fall ‘Senior’ election will be held in mid-September. AOA is a national medical honor society in which election is based on a commitment to scholarship, leadership, professionalism, and service. There are 123 chapters around the country. Each year, approximately 3,000 students, alumni, residents, and faculty […]
The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) is accepting nominations for student members for the 2026-2027 academic year. The UW Dean of School of Medicine will nominate a student for only one of these positions, based on his assessment of the nominee’s fit with the respective requirements. One student will be selected through a process […]
Upon submission of a non-anonymous learning environment concern (low respect scores, mistreatment experienced or witnessed, and/or other confidential comments) via eValue evaluations and/or the aLERT (Learning Environment Reporting Tool), students will receive a confirmation email with a ticket number for tracking purposes. Additionally, students who submitted with their UW net ID can track status […]
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 […]
Kellie Engle, longtime staff member and director with the School of Medicine, will bring her 33 years of institutional knowledge to a new role, beginning June 1, 2025: Assistant Dean for Accreditation, a repositioning of Dr. Sara Kim’s role. Kellie’s career at UW includes the past 11 years serving as the director of Curriculum, four […]
Dr. Sara Kim will be stepping down from her role as associate dean for Educational Quality Improvement (EQI), effective May 31, 2025. UWSOM would like to thank Dr. Kim for her 10 years of service in this important, inaugural position. Since accepting the role in July 2015, Dr. Kim has led the medical school’s LCME (Liaison Committee on Medical […]
