Advocating Beyond the Classroom: Montana WWAMI Voices Help Inform Kratom Policy Discussion

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 […]

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Montana WWAMI Students Support Community Health Through the Neighborhood Health Initiative

Second-year Montana WWAMI students Mackenzie Bernhardt and Tim Sonnenberg are leading an effort that blends clinical learning with community impact. As co-leads of the Neighborhood Health Initiative (NHI), they oversee twice-monthly foot care clinics in partnership with the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC)’s Homeward Point shelter in Bozeman, bringing essential health services directly to members […]

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Montana WWAMI Students Present Innovative Research at Annual Poster Session

Second-year Montana WWAMI medical students turned research into action this month, sharing forward-thinking ideas to improve health across the state at the annual poster session in Bozeman. The research of 27 students highlighted how tackling real-world questions alongside classroom learning builds critical thinking, creativity, and confidence in the skills they’ll use as future physicians. This […]

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