In July, each Foundations Site conducts an in-person orientation program for incoming students. All incoming students are required to be at their Foundations site and participate in orientation before classes begin. Orientation sessions are designed to familiarize you with the School of Medicine’s resources and services to help you onboard into medical school. A detailed schedule of orientation and a link to your site-specific orientation Canvas page will be available in late June.
Foundation Phase classes will begin on mid-July 2025. In September, students will complete a clinical immersion program that focuses on clinical skills practice following their first Foundations course.
Orientation Start Dates & Contacts
| Foundations Site | Program Dates | Contact | Orientation Page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington/Seattle | July 2025 - exact dates TBD | Laura Ortiz | somstudentaffairs@uw.edu | Seattle Orientation Canvas Site |
| Washington/Spokane | July 2025 - exact dates TBD | Sean Collins Deborah Greene | seancoll@uw.edu dg46@uw.edu | Spokane Orientation Canvas Site |
| Wyoming | July 2025 - exact dates TBD | Natalia Brown April French John Willford | ntugwell@uwyo.edu afrench1@uwyo.edu willford@uwyo.edu | Wyoming Orientation Canvas Site |
| Alaska | July 2025 - exact dates TBD | Nancy Hall | njhall@alaska.edu | Alaska Orientation Canvas Site |
| Montana | July 2025 - exact dates TBD | Kayla Ouert | kayla.ouert@montana.edu | Montana Orientation Canvas Site |
| Idaho | July 2025 - exact dates TBD | Marlane Martonick Whitney Vincent | marlanem@uidaho.edu wvincent@uidaho.edu | Idaho Orientation Canvas Site |
Pre-Orientation Check List
Please review the Pre-Orientation Checklist and complete all required items prior to the start of Orientation at your respective Foundations site. Additional requirements will be added to the checklist over the course of the spring.