Events & Opportunities for Medical Students

This page is updated weekly, typically on Thursday afternoons, with upcoming events, extracurriculars, and engagement opportunities to enrich your medical school experience. 

This page runs on submissions! If you are part of a Service Learning project, interest group, UWSOM Pathway, registered student organization, etc. and would like to promote an event, please email a blurb of 100 words or less to uwsomcom@uw.edu. Include a brief event description, date, time, location, relevant links, and the name and contact information for someone students can reach out to with questions. All submissions are subject to admin review. 

Scroll down to explore the following:

  • Virtual/Remote Events & Opportunities
  • In-Person & Site-Specific Events & Opportunities
  • Outside Opportunities

For additional ways to get involved, visit our pages on Medical Student Organizations, Service Learning, and other Student Engagement Opportunities.


Virtual/Remote Events & Opportunities

Earn an MPH in Global Health Alongside Your MD (All Sites) (Apply By 12/7/26)

The Department of Global Health (DGH) is reaching out to share information about our Master of Public Health program at UW. DGH works with partners in School of Medicine to support medical students interested in completing the MPH degree concurrently. The MPH program is designed for individuals passionate about improving health outcomes and equity, advocacy, […]

Join the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Interest Group Mailing List (Open-Ended)

Are you interested in the repair, reconstruction, or replacement of physical ailments involving many different areas of the body? The Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Interest Group is inviting you to join our mailing list to be notified about events, meetings, and resources and more! We plan on running events about joining plastic surgery research, connecting […]

Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Interest Group (OSSMIG) Leadership Applications (MS1s) (All Sites) (10/19/26)

Are you interested in Orthopedic Surgery or Sports Medicine? The Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Interest Group (OSSMIG) is now accepting leadership applications – and we’d love for you to join us! As a leader, you’ll have the opportunity to: Plan WWAMI-wide events Connect with residents and attendings Help educate peers and learn more about the field Even […]

Family Medicine Mentorship Program (All Years & Sites) (Priority Deadline 10/16/26)

Interested in exploring family medicine? The Family Medicine Mentorship Program pairs medical students with family physicians who share their interests and can provide guidance on medical school, residency, career paths, and life as a family physician.  As a mentee, you’ll have the opportunity to:  Ask questions about family medicine as a specialty  Learn about your […]

Join the Undecided Specialty Interest Group! (All Sites) (Open-Ended Recruitment)

UIG was created to support students who are still exploring which specialty may be the right fit for them. Through physician panels, workshops, and other specialty-focused events, we aim to give students opportunities to learn about different career paths while connecting with physicians across specialties.  As UIG enters its second year, we are looking for […]

Join the Office of Healthcare Equity Medical Student Pathways (Open Recruitment)

Pathways at UW School of Medicine are designed to engage medical students interested in learning more about diverse populations, disparities in health that ensue due to social determinants of health, and community resilience in the face of exceptional challenges in health and access to healthcare.  The UW Office of Healthcare Equity (OHCE) hosts 6 Pathways […]

Volunteer Bedside Concerts – Musical Volunteer Opportunity (Virtual or Seattle) (Open Recruitment)

VBC is a student-led organization that provides virtual and in-person musical concerts for hospitalized patients who may be experiencing loneliness or isolation. Our virtual and in-person format allows students to participate from Seattle or remotely from anywhere across the WWAMI region, while also giving patients’ family members outside the hospital the opportunity to listen in.  […]

Join the Medical Student Technology Advisory Team (Monthly Meetings)

The Medical Student Technology Advisory Team (medSTAT) is recruiting new members. Anyone interested in the intersection of technology, education, and medicine is encouraged join the group. All are welcome regardless of technological expertise!  A full description of the role of medSTAT can be found on the medSTAT page. The topics addressed are determined largely by […]


In-Person Events & Opportunities

Volunteer at the Seattle Marathon with UW Medicine (Seattle) (11/29/26)

UW Medicine is pleased to be the title sponsor of the Seattle Marathon. Since 2007, UW Medicine team members have volunteered at the marathon. Led by Eric Chen, MD, a sports medicine physician at Harborview Medical Center and the new Seattle Marathon medical director, medical volunteer teams manage stations along the course and at the […]

Fall Footcare Volunteer Opportunities (Seattle) (Various Dates)

The Footcare Project is looking for footcare volunteers. Dates and Locations can be found below: Elizabeth Gregory Home location: 1604 NE 50th St, Seattle, WA 98105 Dates: Sunday, Oct 25, Nov 22, Dec 20 Time: 10AM-12:30PM, volunteers please arrive at 9:45 AM Plymouth Housing: 13638 SE Eastgate Way Bellevue, WA 98005 Dates: Sunday, Oct 11, […]

Volunteer with the Center for Workforce Inclusion & Healthcare System Equity (WIHSE) (Seattle)(Various Dates)

Jennifer Harris (jharri25@uw.edu) is the the Program Manager with The Center for Workforce Inclusion and Healthcare System Equity (WIHSE) within the School of Medicine. WIHSE works with educationally and economically under-resourced students to expose them to health careers. During the school year, one of the academic enrichment programs offered on campus is the UW Health […]

Summer Research Opportunity-Vascular Surgery Summer Scholars Program 2027 (Triple I eligible!) (Based in Seattle)

Description – Ten week in person summer program aimed to expand medical student experience on the foundations of vascular surgery research and clinical care Summer Dates: June 2027 Orientation: University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake Presentation at Division conference: August 2027 Vascular Surgery Summer Scholars Program Graduation: August 2027 History – The inaugural class […]

Volunteer with Health Career Collaborative! (Seattle) (Various Dates – Next Workshop 10/23/26)

We’re excited to invite MS1s to get involved with the Health Career Collaborative (HCC), a national nonprofit organization that works to inspire high school students to pursue careers in healthcare. HCC has chapters across the country and is recognized by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). Our UW chapter is partnering with Seattle World School, […]

Dermatology Interest Group Workshop (Seattle) (10/27/26 @ Time TBD)

The Dermatology Interest Group is planning a workshop where students will have the opportunity to learn more about different aspects and career paths within dermatology, including academic and private practice dermatology, immunodermatology, inflammatory skin conditions, and cosmetic dermatology. The event will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at Bellevue Dermatology. The exact time is […]

Fall Volunteer Opportunities with SHIFA’s Casa Latina (Seattle) (Various Dates)

SHIFA’s Casa Latina is looking to recruit volunteers for upcoming clinics this fall! We provide a variety of services to the Casa Latina community and worker center, including blood pressure and glucose screenings. This is a wonderful opportunity to practice basic clinical skills while having a positive impact in the community. Spanish speaking volunteers are […]

Volunteer with SHIFA Health Fairs (Seattle) (10/3/26, 10/17/26, and 10/25/26)

SHIFA Health Fairs is looking for student volunteers for 3 upcoming health fairs next month. During these events, we will be providing blood pressure checks, glucose screenings, and A1C testing. This is a great opportunity to practice your basic clinical skills while helping improve access to care for communities within the Greater Seattle area. #1: […]


Outside Events & Opportunities

NephSIM Nephrons Nephrology Mentoring Opportunity (Virtual) (All Sites) (Apply By 10/31/26)

Applications are now open for the 2027 NephSIM Nephrons Program, a 6-month virtual mentoring and education program for medical students and residents interested in learning more about nephrology & careers in nephrology. Applications are due by October 31, 2026 at 2 PM PT. The Program Offers: Faculty-led interactive virtual nephrology sessions A dedicated Faculty Mentor for personalized […]

VISION Ophthalmology Mentoring Program (MS1s) (All Sites) (Apply By 1/8/27)

The VISION Mentoring Program is a joint initiative of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology (AUPO). VISION is part of the Academy’s longstanding commitment to opening access to careers in ophthalmology to all, removing barriers to care, and promoting patient-centered care. The program works to improve access to […]

Emergency Medicine Funded Research Opportunity with SAEM (MS3/4s) (All Sites) (Apply By 1/6/27)

Applications are open for the SAEMF National Research Scholars Program, a mentored research opportunity for medical students interested in emergency care research and careers as emergency medicine clinician-scientists. Selected scholars will spend 12 consecutive months conducting full-time research at a U.S. institution outside their home medical school, working alongside leading emergency medicine investigators. Apply Now […]

AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship Cycle Is Open! (MS2/3s, All Sites) (Apply By 1/19/27)

Applications for the AMA Foundation’s 2027 Physicians of Tomorrow (PoT) scholarship cycle are now open! The deadline to apply is Tuesday, January 19, 2027, at 9:59 PM PST.  With over 15 scholarship categories in a variety of focus areas, the AMA Foundation awards scholarships to a diverse cohort of medical students each year. To apply […]

Washington State Medical Association Medical Student Advocacy Program (All Washington Students) (Register by 10/31/26)

The Washington State Medical Association (WSMA) Medical Student Advocacy Program is a program from the WSMA for medical students and residents who want to develop an understanding of Washington’s legislative process and issues important to the physician community. This includes learning how to be an effective advocate, engaging directly with legislators, and visiting the state […]