Category: Student Profiles

Pfizer Oncology PhD Fellowship Strengthens Translational Cancer Research at UW School of Medicine 

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The University of Washington School of Medicine continues to advance its commitment to translational cancer research through strategic partnerships that invest in emerging scientific talent. One such effort is the Pfizer Oncology PhD Fellowship, a training initiative launched in 2025 in coordination with Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center to support exceptional predoctoral researchers whose work advances […]

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Honoring Heritage and Healing: Alaska WWAMI Student Mick Edwards on the Power of Culturally Grounded Care

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Born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, Mick Edwards is a proud member of the Upper Skagit Tribe, based in Sedro-Woolley, Washington. Now a medical student at the University of Washington School of Medicine’s WWAMI program, Mick is pursuing a path in medicine shaped by a deep commitment to community, culture, and mental health equity. “I […]

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Mentorship in Action: Zoe Thomas and Dr. Sumayyah Khan Bridge Generations in Medicine

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“I realized that as a pre-med student myself, there were lots of questions about preparing for medical school that I couldn’t answer,” says Zoe Thomas, a third-year undergraduate studying neuroscience and bioethics at the University of Washington. “Given how much I learned from others, I wanted to create a space where students could connect directly […]

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UWSOM Students Named to 2025 Husky 100

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Caleb Allred  Caleb has led efforts to improve healthcare access for patients with language barriers, working since 2022 with Seattle Children’s Hospital to streamline scheduling and support shared decision-making in pediatric ENT care. Originally from Rexburg, Idaho, he’s also contributed to global health projects in Ecuador and Chile, served as a Spanish medical interpreter and […]

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