Making a meaningful impact on the lives of others is what drives our Idaho WWAMI students. The volunteers of the Snake River Community Clinic have a passion for delivering quality healthcare to underserved populations in Lewis-Clark Valley and outlying areas. For a quarter century, the nonprofit has offered free medical, limited dental and behavioral healthcare […]
Caleb Allred of Rexburg, Idaho truly lives and breathes the motto: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” The fourth-year Idaho WWAMI student has immersed himself in every aspect of his medical education. His dedication to improving the lives of others captured the attention of a panel of UW faculty and staff […]
Abigail Petty’s first year of medical school came with an additional layer of joy, excitement and stress: the birth of her daughter, Jane. Now a second-year student in the Idaho WWAMI program, Petty continues to balance motherhood with the requirements of her education. One of the biggest challenges Petty faces is the emotional toll of […]
A group of Idaho WWAMI students captivated the Western Medical Research Forum (WSMRF) recently with innovative abstracts, earning distinction for their originality and impact in advancing medical research. Zahraa Alomar, a second-year Idaho WWAMI medical student from Boise (*pictured at right, third from left), received the Student Subspecialty Award at the 2025 American Federation for […]
