For Serena Brewer, D.O., becoming director of the WWAMI Rural Integrated Training Experience (WRITE) program is an opportunity to help expand the model of medical education she has experienced firsthand, both as a physician and as a longtime preceptor. Dr. Brewer, who also serves as a Montana WWAMI Assistant Clinical Dean, took over as WRITE […]
Wyoming WWAMI is proud to celebrate our outstanding clinical educators who earned WRITE (WWAMI Rural Integrated Training Experience) – Excellence in Teaching Awards this year. Dr. Mattson Mathey, practicing in Thermopolis, WY and Dr. Clint McMahill, practicing in Fremont County, WY, were both honored with the award, which is based on nominations from students participating […]
Four Montana physicians have been honored with WRITE Excellence in Teaching Awards, recognizing their outstanding commitment to mentoring medical students and helping shape the next generation of rural physicians. The annual awards are based on nominations from students participating in the WRITE (WWAMI Rural Integrated Training Experience) program, a longitudinal rural clerkship that places University […]
When medical educators from across the United Kingdom gathered in Dundee, Scotland, for the UK Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships (UKLIC) Conference in April, Montana WWAMI’s approach to building a rural physician workforce was part of the global conversation. Jay Erickson, MD, Montana WWAMI Assistant Clinical Dean delivered the conference keynote presentation, “Reflections on Creating a Physician […]
In communities across Alaska, medical education often depends on physicians who are willing to teach, mentor, and model compassionate care in real-world settings. This year, one of those educators is being recognized for his impact. Dr. Don Schneider, a Juneau-based family medicine physician at Valley Medical Care, is the recipient of the WRITE Excellence in […]
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 […]
After nine years as Idaho WWAMI’s Assistant Clinical Dean, and decades of dedicated service to rural medicine and medical education, Dr. Frank Batcha is retiring this month. He leaves behind a legacy defined by mentorship, community connection, and a deep commitment to training the next generation of physicians. Reflecting on his time in the role, […]
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 […]
For Dr. Marjorie Albers, family medicine is more than a profession — it’s a way to serve her community. She embodies the spirit of rural medicine, providing full-spectrum care for patients of all ages in Miles City, Montana, while mentoring WWAMI students who are discovering the joys of practicing in small-town settings. A proud WWAMI […]
Paves Own Path in Family Medicine For Katie Baker, growing up in Craig, Alaska, meant watching her father, a dedicated family physician, serve and care for the community she calls home. Now retired, his work left a lasting impression on Baker. “As a little girl, I admired the close-knit relationship my father had with the […]
