Category: Montana WWAMI Stories

Montana WWAMI Students Support Community Health Through the Neighborhood Health Initiative

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Second-year Montana WWAMI students Mackenzie Bernhardt and Tim Sonnenberg are leading an effort that blends clinical learning with community impact. As co-leads of the Neighborhood Health Initiative (NHI), they oversee twice-monthly foot care clinics in partnership with the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC)’s Homeward Point shelter in Bozeman, bringing essential health services directly to members […]

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Honoring Native American Heritage Month: Celebrating Brianna Merchant Bull Shows’ Path in Medicine

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In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, Montana WWAMI is honored to feature first-year medical student Brianna Merchant Bull Shows from the the Apsáalooke (Crow) Nation. Her path to medicine is deeply rooted in identity, family, and community. Growing up in Pryor, Montana, Brianna saw firsthand the challenges her community faces in accessing healthcare—and the […]

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Charting the Future of Montana WWAMI Education at the 2025 Faculty Retreat

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Faculty from across Montana gathered in Bozeman earlier this month for a dynamic Montana WWAMI Faculty Retreat, an energizing day focused on strengthening curriculum, enhancing student support, and expanding rural-training partnerships. The retreat opened with an insightful presentation from Dr. Laura Goodell, Stern Regional Faculty Educator, who walked attendees through the University of Washington School […]

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Montana WWAMI Students Present Innovative Research at Annual Poster Session

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Second-year Montana WWAMI medical students turned research into action this month, sharing forward-thinking ideas to improve health across the state at the annual poster session in Bozeman. The research of 27 students highlighted how tackling real-world questions alongside classroom learning builds critical thinking, creativity, and confidence in the skills they’ll use as future physicians. This […]

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A Steadfast Force for Rural Montana Care: Honoring Dr. Susan Gallo on National Rural Health Day

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On National Rural Health Day (November 20, 2025), we proudly celebrated Dr. Susan Gallo, a full-scope family medicine physician at Billings Clinic Miles City and a longtime Montana WWAMI preceptor. Dr. Gallo’s dedication strengthens rural care across the state while shaping the next generation of physicians. Dr. Gallo practices everything family medicine has to offer: […]

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Middle of Nowhere Montana

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Middle of Nowhere Montana By: Courtney Hallock When I first found out  I’d be placed in Glasgow, MT  I can’t lie – my stomach dropped  I tried to maintain a positive outlook  “It’ll be fine”  “It’s just a short time”  In the middle of nowhere MT   Next was my “first summer experience”  I was […]

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Montana WWAMI Students Create Space for Culturally-Informed Care Through Proyecto SALUD

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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 […]

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Montana WWAMI Students Gain Global Health Perspective through Mongolia Exchange

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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 […]

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