From June 29 through July 24, Idaho WWAMI student Aiden Niblett immersed himself in rural medicine during his Rural Underserved Opportunities Program (RUOP) rotation at Two Rivers Medical Clinic in Weiser. Under the mentorship of preceptor Lore Wootton, MD, Aiden learned how rural clinicians address the unique healthcare needs of their communities. As a fluent […]
The impact of a great teacher can last a lifetime. Through his mentorship, encouragement and commitment to medical education, Dr. Justin Woodlief has helped Idaho WWAMI students build the skills and confidence needed to grow into future physicians, earning him an Idaho WWAMI Excellence in Teaching Award. Through his teaching and patient-centered care, Dr. Woodlief […]
Following the retirement of longtime Assistant Clinical Dean Dr. Frank Batcha, Idaho WWAMI is welcoming a familiar face into the role. John Hatzenbuehler, MD, an alumnus, educator, and rural physician, is now helping to shape the future of medical training across the state. A graduate of the Idaho WWAMI program (E2000), Dr. Hatzenbuehler brings more […]
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, but many of its most significant risk factors are within our control. For Idaho WWAMI alum and interventional cardiologist Dr. Kendra Coonse, heart health starts with everyday habits. At the core of prevention, she emphasizes lifestyle choices and routine monitoring. “Following a heart-healthy […]
When Dr. Casey Glenn set out to become a physician, his goal was always to return to Idaho. Now, as an emergency medicine physician at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, he’s doing exactly that, caring for the communities that helped shape him. “While completing my medical education, it became increasingly apparent to me that Idaho […]
