As Montana lawmakers continue studying possible restrictions on kratom ahead of the 2027 legislative session, Montana WWAMI faculty member Dr. Madeline Turner recently shared a physician’s perspective with a legislative committee helping shape future policy discussions. E25 Montana WWAMI student Mackenzie Bernhardt assisted Turner in preparing key points for the hearing. Dr. Turner, lead WWAMI […]
When attendees gathered in Butte for the Montana Addiction Medicine & Pain Conference, Montana WWAMI student Megan Ogle shared her comprehensive research on kratom, a plant-derived substance that has gained attention for its use in pain management and opioid withdrawal. A third-year medical student and Miles City TRUST Scholar, Ogle explored the complex questions surrounding […]
For Montana WWAMI students, one of the most memorable classroom experiences takes place far from lecture halls and laboratories. Each year, Dr. Colette Kirchhoff welcomes students to Pony Creek Homestead for an Ethnobotany Field Day, an immersive experience that explores the connections between plants, health and the environment. “Plants regenerate our soils, provide oxygen and […]
Energy, innovation, and a shared commitment to teaching excellence defined the 2026 Montana WWAMI Faculty Development Conference at Fairmont Hot Springs in Anaconda. Bringing together educators from across the WWAMI region, the weekend delivered a dynamic mix of ideas, practical tools, and meaningful connection. The conference opened with a forward-looking session on the future of […]
For more than a decade, Montana WWAMI has offered first-year medical students a unique way to explore the breadth of internal medicine, helping to shape future career choices. Each spring, students gather in Bozeman for an evening of informal conversations with physicians representing a wide range of subspecialties presented in a speed-dating format. Organized by […]
Match Day is a defining milestone for Montana WWAMI fourth-year students — the moment when years of rigorous training culminate in residency placements across the country. It’s a day filled with celebration as students get ready to take the next step in their medical careers. This year, 29 Montana WWAMI students matched into residency programs […]
Research Examines Caffeine Dosing in Infants with Congenital Heart Disease Two rising fourth-year Montana WWAMI students, Annalisa Hawk and Courtney Hallock are celebrating a significant academic milestone — contributing to a newly published paper in the Journal of Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics, alongside MSU undergraduates and Duke University researchers. The potentially life-saving research focuses on […]
An evening at the Museum of the Rockies brought history, science, and public health into focus as Montana WWAMI honored one of vaccinology’s most influential figures. Montana WWAMI, in partnership with the Volney Steele Endowment Fund at Montana State University, hosted the Montana Medical History Conference on March 25th in Bozeman. The Life and Legacy […]
Montana WWAMI connected with aspiring healthcare students at the recent HOSA State Leadership Conference in Billings, advancing its commitment to building Montana’s future physician workforce. Nearly 400 high school students from throughout Montana competed in a wide range of medical and leadership events, showcasing both skills and a passion for future roles in medical professions. […]
Across Montana’s rural and tribal communities, Hopa Mountain works at the intersection of education, ecological health and economic development, supporting long-term wellbeing through community partnerships. Within that broader mission, the Hopa Mountain Medical Mentorship Service Learning Project at Montana WWAMI focuses on strengthening pathways into medicine. The program connects aspiring medical school applicants with current […]
