(*Draft for Montana WWAMI newsletter – under review*) 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 and […]
On National Rural Health Day, 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: OB, C-sections, pediatrics, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Montana WWAMI students joined peers from across the region in Coeur d’Alene, ID, last month for the annual WWAMI TRUST (Targeted Rural Underserved Track) Leadership Retreat. The gathering is 2 ½ days of sessions designed to challenge TRUST scholars to strengthen their skills as future rural physicians. A central highlight of the retreat was the […]
Earlier this month (September 8-10, 2025), first-year Montana WWAMI medical students participated in the American Indian Medical Experience (AIME), a three-day program designed to build cultural understanding and prepare future physicians to serve rural and underserved communities. Students split into two groups: one visiting the Blackfeet Reservation in Browning, the other traveling to the Crow […]
The Montana Medical Association recently celebrated four Montana WWAMI students at its 147th annual meeting and dinner in Helena, awarding each a $1,000 scholarship in recognition of their dedication to medicine and service to communities across the state. The 2025 recipients were first-year student Geri Cutler of Helena, second-year medical student Barla Beaudoin of Red […]
