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Open Enrollment has begun in Idaho and will begin in the other WWAMI states on November 1, however, between exams, clerkships, Step exams, and residency interviews, your insurance needs are probably the last thing on your mind. But as a medical student, making smart insurance choices now can save you money later. Depending on your […]
ISA Co-Chairs: Sarah Busch (E21, MS4, Montana) Matt Lumsden (E23, MS2, Spokane) Lila Faulhaber (E23, MS2, Seattle) Nick Popp, PhD (E15, MS4, Seattle) Ben Henderson (E22, MS3, Alaska) ISA Members: Abbie Anderson (E23, MS2, Spokane) Kaden Lee (E23, MS2, Idaho) Nell Baumgarten (E23, MS2, Spokane) Cate Marken (E23, MS2, Spokane) Vince […]
Newly updated Medical Education Program Objectives (MEPOs) are designed to better equip you for what’s next: Thriving in residency Practicing as a physician The objectives we’re sharing today come after 18 months of analysis and review, and feedback from stakeholders throughout WWAMI including medical students on governance committees. We’ll mark this announcement by profiling one […]
Key Takeaways: Civic engagement is year-round: As healthcare professionals, we have an ongoing responsibility to advocate for healthcare issues and health equity, both during and beyond election cycles. Healthcare professionals have a unique role: Voter registration and turnout can directly impact public health. especially for populations underrepresented in the democratic process. By participating, you can […]
Annual Registration/Re-Registration of UWSoM WWAMI Medical Student Groups The deadline to begin the registered student organization (RSO) process with UW coming up at the beginning of October 2024. The process must be done with UW Student Activities Office for any student group wishing to access rights and privileges through the university. (Office of the President […]
The UW Chapter’s Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society Fall ‘Senior’ election will be held in early 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 […]
Applications are now open for the Washington AHEC Scholars, a free interprofessional training program that offers graduates a nationally recognized certificate. Website: https://depts.washington.edu/ahec/wwami-ahec-scholars-program/ Application deadline: October 15, 2024 Questions: Jordan Johnson, jjohnson@wacommunityhealth.org or Leonora Clarke, clarkel@uw.edu Make a difference in healthcare. AHEC Scholars is a two-year education and training program with the goal of […]
The following is from a message from Compliance to first-year students on July 17, 2024. This message is informational; no action is required at this time. As an MS1 you will have many onboarding and credentialing requirements related to clinical experiences (e.g., FCM/PCP, RUOP, service learning), some of which will carry a cost for you. […]
This is a message from Estell Williams, MD: Hello, I am an Emergency General Surgeon at the University of Washington and Executive Director of the Center for Workforce Inclusion and Healthcare System Equity (WIHSE) within the Office of Healthcare Equity (OHCE). The vision of WIHSE is to lead our institution to decrease barriers to access […]
The following email was sent to students on July 22, 2024, with attachments: Step-by-step schedule change student instructions Student Instructions eValue Manage Schedule Requests Target Audience: · MS4 students wishing to add/drop required clerkships, APCs, Sub-Is, or electives (including visiting electives). · MS3 students wishing to add/drop electives. Action Required: Review resources detailing new schedule […]
