Butte
Butte, Montana WRITE Site
Southwest Montana Community Health Center Phone: 406-723-4075 |
Melanie Nelson, M.D.
Dr. Melanie Nelson grew up in Kalispell, MT before moving to Seattle to study Public Health at the University of Washington. She completed her Doctor of Medicine as a Montana WWAMI student at the University of Washington. She then moved to Salt Lake City, UT to complete her internship and residency in Pediatrics at the University of Utah/Primary Children’s Hospital. Prior to moving to Butte, she spent a year as Chief Resident for Pediatrics at the University of Utah. Dr. Nelson is passionate about working collaboratively with families to provide high-quality, evidence-based care for children of all ages and backgrounds. In her free time, she enjoys trail running, reading, knitting, and gardening. Participating Physicians: Serena Brewer, D.O. (Family Medicine) Carey Downey, M.D. (Family Medicine) Mark Garnaas, M.D. (Obstetrics) Wendy Grace, MD (FM) John Pullman, M.D. (Internal Medicine) Shawna Yates, D.O. (Family Medicine) Onboarding/Compliance Site Contact: Brooke Taylor: brooke.labreche@imail.org Onboarding: Beyond what the school already provides we need we need a copy of all your immunizations (including COVID unless you have a medical or religious exemption), a copy of your background check (annual), a clear 10 panel drug screen (annual), a head shot for badging, and 2 forms of photo ID. An onboarding packet will need to be completed, which students receive from the site.
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Housing & Car: A car is a must for the WRITE rotation in Butte as the student works in multiple offices. There are a few house rentals owned by preceptors used or community members that have helped house students. No pets please.
Dress is business casual. |
Climate: Butte, MT climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60’s and extremely cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 10’s.The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 5.40 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature variations between night and day tend to be relatively big during summer with a difference that can reach 35 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 25 degrees Fahrenheit. The annual average precipitation at Butte is 12.78 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is June with an average rainfall of 2.07 Inches. |