Wyoming WWAMI Students Bring Lifesaving Skills to Communities at Home and Abroad

When seconds matter, knowing how to control life-threatening bleeding can mean the difference between life and death. Wyoming WWAMI students Aedian O’Connor from Laramie and Jack Syring from Sheridan, both in their second year of medical school, are equipping communities across Wyoming—and even abroad— with those skills through Stop the Bleed (STB), a national training […]

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From MedStart to Med School: Montana Camps Inspire Healthcare Careers

This summer, Montana’s Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) hosted MedStart Camps across the state, giving high school students an inside look at healthcare careers. Designed for rural, low-income, and first-generation college students, the week-long camps combine hands-on learning, career exploration, and college-life experiences, while awarding one transferable college credit through Montana Tech. Camps were offered […]

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Students Step into Medical Roles during Simulation Lab Experience at the University of Alaska Anchorage

High school students from throughout Alaska recently suited up for hands-on training at the University of Alaska Anchorage’s (UAA’s) state-of-the-art simulation lab, where they practiced real-world medical scenarios as part of the Della Keats Health Science Program. The four-week summer experience introduces students to a wide range of health careers through interactive learning and clinical […]

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Shining a Spotlight on Dr. Nicholas Rosenfeld: Leading Clinical Education in Juneau

Alaska WWAMI is proud to feature Nicholas Rosenfeld, MD, our Juneau Clerkship Site Director. Dr. Rosenfeld brings a broad range of experience to his role. In addition to serving as Clerkship Director, he practices both emergency and family medicine for Juneau Emergency Medical Associates. He also serves as Associate Medical Director at Dahl Memorial Clinic […]

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Celebrating Excellence: Dr. Kimberly Thomas Honored with 2025 Leadership Award

Kimberly Thomas, MD, MSPH, Program Director of the Alaska Family Medicine Residency (AKFMR), has been recognized with the 2025 UW Family Medicine Leadership Excellence Award. This is a testament to her exceptional leadership and dedication. Dr. Thomas is a leader with deep roots in Alaska’s communities. She joined AKFMR as a faculty member in 2011 and took […]

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Empowering Communities Through Harm Reduction: Alaska WWAMI Student Abigail Crawford Discusses the Narcan Education & Distribution Project

In Anchorage, Alaska, second-year medical student Abigail Crawford is helping lead an initiative that’s saving lives and reshaping the way people think about opioid overdose. As co-lead of the Narcan Education & Distribution Project at the Anchorage WWAMI site, Crawford works alongside fellow student volunteers to provide free community training and resources focused on opioid […]

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From Lewistown to Miles City: Montana WWAMI Student Encourages Rural High Schoolers to Dream Big

Third-year Montana WWAMI medical student Alex Wickens knows firsthand how uncertain the path to medicine can feel, especially for students growing up in rural towns. That’s why he’s committed to giving back by visiting high schools across Montana, encouraging students to consider futures in medicine and educating them about the WWAMI program. Wickens, who grew […]

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