Read feature stories about students, staff and faculty from across the WWAMI region.
Born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, Mick Edwards is a proud member of the Upper Skagit Tribe, based in Sedro-Woolley, Washington. Now a medical student at the University of Washington School of Medicine’s WWAMI program, Mick is pursuing a path in medicine shaped by a deep commitment to community, culture, and mental health equity. “I […]
In Bozeman, Montana, a growing network of medical students, healthcare professionals, and community advocates is coming together to make healthcare more accessible for Spanish-speaking and immigrant families through Proyecto SALUD (”Project Health”)—a series of seasonal health fairs that provide free screenings, resources, and connection to longer-term care. For second-year Montana WWAMI student Barla Beaudoin, the […]
Buddy Kalani Kumupaʻa Seto-Myers “Aloha mai kākou! ʻO wau ʻo Buddy Kalani Kumupaʻa Seto-Myers. I am Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) and a second-year medical student at the University of Washington School of Medicine.” Though his family’s homelands are in Kaʻū, Hawaiʻi, Buddy grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area as part of the Hawaiian […]
For Dr. Marjorie Albers, family medicine is more than a profession — it’s a way to serve her community. She embodies the spirit of rural medicine, providing full-spectrum care for patients of all ages in Miles City, Montana, while mentoring WWAMI students who are discovering the joys of practicing in small-town settings. A proud WWAMI […]
Every year, Montana WWAMI, Pre-Med Advisors from Carroll College, Montana State University (MSU) and the University of Montana (UM) join forces to organize a pre-med summit for prospective students interested in learning more about the medical school application process. The 2025 event was held at Missoula College on October 25th. This all-day event attracted over […]
Montana WWAMI students Nick Roman and Rebecca Boylan traveled more than 6,000 miles this summer to join an international medical team in rural Mongolia for what became a transformative experience. Through the Mongolia Exchange Program with BioRegions International (BRI), they worked alongside Mongolian providers in clinics, schools, and villages, an experience that reshaped their perspectives […]
Alaska WWAMI Student Discusses the Brother Francis Footcare Clinic In Anchorage, Alaska, the Brother Francis Shelter transforms from a place of rest into a space for connection, compassion, and healing as Alaska WWAMI students and community volunteers welcome guests to the Brother Francis Footcare Clinic. The clinic offers free foot care to community members, including […]
Alaska’s next generation of physicians recently took an important step on their medical journeys. On September 12, 2025, Alaska WWAMI celebrated its annual White Coat Ceremony, honoring first-year medical students as they officially enter the medical profession. Family, friends, faculty, and mentors gathered to recognize the hard work and commitment that led each student to […]
Dr. Kimiko “Koko” Bravo Returns to Juneau as a Psychiatrist and WWAMI Preceptor For Dr. Kimiko “Koko” Bravo, coming home to Juneau, Alaska, isn’t just about practicing medicine — it’s about giving back to the community that shaped her. A proud Alaska WWAMI graduate, Dr. Bravo has returned to her hometown as a psychiatrist […]
Dr. Alexander von Hafften Champions Education and Training across Alaska Alaska’s mental health challenges are among the most pressing in the nation — and so is the shortage of psychiatrists to address them. Through education and training, Alaska WWAMI is working to strengthen the state’s psychiatric workforce and expand access to care. “Alaska’s need for […]
