Read feature stories about students, staff and faculty from across the WWAMI region.
Second-year Idaho WWAMI students reached a major milestone last month as they completed 18 months of foundational coursework and transitioned into the clinical phase of medical school. After passing a comprehensive final exam, they began hands-on patient care, putting their knowledge into practice in clinics and communities across the region. For many students, the shift […]
Montana WWAMI is proud to spotlight two exceptional clinical educators who have gone above and beyond in teaching, mentoring, and community leadership. The 2025 WRITE (WWAMI Rural Integrated Training Experience) – Excellence in Teaching Awards honor preceptors whose dedication to medical student education and community engagement truly stands out. These awards are especially meaningful […]
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Carey Downey, a family physician in Butte, Montana has been selected for the 2025 Department of Family Medicine Clinical Excellence Award by the University of Washington School of Medicine (UWSOM). This prestigious honor recognizes extraordinary contributions to patient care, community health, and collaborative clinical practice. It’s one […]
Montana WWAMI‘s second-year medical students reached an important milestone this month as they gathered at the Gallatin Labor Temple in Bozeman for the E-24 (Entering class of 2024) Foundations Celebration. The beach theme of the festive occasion was called:🌴🤿Tropical Cruise – A last Hoorah Before Dedicated!🌺🏖️. Held on December 12, 2025, the event signaled […]
When Alaska’s physician community honors one of its own, it is for impact that reaches far beyond a single patient. That distinction belongs to Dr. Benjamin Westley, who has been named a 2025 Golden Stethoscope Award recipient by the Alaska Hospital & Healthcare Association (AHHA). The award recognizes his leadership, innovation, and sustained commitment to […]
Twenty-eight Alaska WWAMI second-year students crossed an important threshold earlier this month during the Clinical Transition Ceremony in Anchorage. The momentous event launched the pivotal shift from foundational coursework (the first 18 months of medical school) to real-world patient care for the students. The ceremony, held at at the University of Alaska Anchorage Fine Arts […]
Wyoming WWAMI second-year students celebrated their passage into clinical training at the Clinical Transitions Ceremony, held at the Marian Rochelle Gateway Center. WWAMI faculty and staff joined University of Wyoming and University of Washington leadership, hospital leaders from across the state, alumni, and families to honor the E-24 class. The event honors the pivotal shift […]
Wyoming WWAMI second-year students presented their summer research projects at the University of Wyoming’s Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center last month in a powerful showcase of discovery during the seventh annual Research Symposium. Students highlighted their research through poster presentations, exemplifying rigorous scientific inquiry sparked by community-driven questions. “Our second-year medical students continue to inspire through […]
On a busy autumn day at the University of Washington’s Seattle campus, nearly 70 students from Federal Way High School stepped into the world of healthcare—listening to heartbeats, testing reflexes, and asking big-picture questions about their futures. The experience was part of Healthcare Explorers Day, a hands-on outreach event organized through the Family Medicine Interest […]
Idaho WWAMI is thrilled to celebrate Kevin Glover, M.D., a resident physician at Kootenai Health, as the recipient of the 2024–2025 Family Medicine Faculty Professionalism Award. A WWAMI student nominated Dr. Glover for the award, highlighting his ability to prioritize both learning and compassionate patient care. In 2024, Dr. Glover graduated from the UW School […]
