Faculty News

You and the aspiring medical student(s) in your community are invited to join LeeAnna Muzquiz, M.D., Associate Dean for Admissions, for an information session about the UW School of Medicine’s admissions process. RSVP by Feb. 21, 2023, for the two-hour online presentation, which will be held Feb. 28 at 4 p.m. AK, 5 p.m. PT and 6 p.m. MT. Dr. Muzquiz will share her perspective...

Dear UW School of Medicine students,  An announcement was made this morning that the UW School of Medicine will no longer participate in the U.S. News & World Report (USNWR) “Best Graduate Schools,” beginning with the 2024 rankings that will be released in March 2023.   Our leadership has given this many hours of consideration and discussion. We have determined we can no longer take part in...

A historic endowed deanship will honor retired Dean Paul G. Ramsey, M.D., with leadership gifts from Steve and Connie Ballmer and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Each donated $10 million to advance research discoveries, train medical leaders and further excellence and equity in healthcare. The $20 million in philanthropic support makes this the largest, publicly announced medical school deanship in the country. Dr. Ramsey served as...

This week, Gonzaga University profiled MS2 Matthew Thomas, who is helping to bring new life and activity to the Military in Medicine student group. The group supports students who are receiving funding for medical school from the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP), created under the authority of the Uniformed Services Health Professions Revitalization Act of 1972 — the primary source of physicians entering the...

The UW Network of Underrepresented Residents and Fellows will host a Diversity Lecture Series talk by Denisse Tiznado, Ph.D. (she/her/ella), about Activism Burnout & Fatigue. Dr. Tiznado is a clinical psychologist who is an experienced lecturer and facilitator in topics surrounding gender, diversity, equity, and inclusion. An expert in mental health and resiliency, Dr. Tiznado will share about the realities of the burnout that comes...

WWAMI Pro is a medical student-driven recognition program, created to empower students to honor professionalism in the University of Washington School of Medicine community. UW medical students can recognize any individual who contributes to a positive, respectful, and supportive learning environment. The WWAMI Pro Awards program is administered by the Committee for Continuous Professionalism Improvement (CPI). The UW School of Medicine is committed to the...

Since 2020, the School of Medicine has been using NameCoach as a tool for you to create an audio recording of your name, pronunciation text and pronouns. The recording can then be accessed by other students, faculty and staff. This has been used primarily by students in the Foundations Phase using the NameCoach tab in each Canvas course. Recently, the team created a new Canvas course...

“Cultivating a Beloved Community Mindset to Transform Unjust Systems.” That’s the title of a vibrant new website from the UW Medicine Office of Healthcare Equity and UW Health Sciences that honors the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrates community and people who serve those in need. You’ll find music, photographs, quotes and other sources of inspiration on the site. Each of the UW...

UW Magazine offers a deep look into what's going on with enrollment at UW School of Medicine (UWSOM) and other medical schools around the nation. The article begins with UWSOM alums Rayburn Lewis, M.D., and John Vassall, M.D. and their experiences in the mid-1970s. The article continues, Their careers as doctors, teachers, administrators and leaders over the past 45 years have afforded them a broad...

A message from the Office of Curriculum & WWAMI Academic Support Team:  Both students and faculty have requested this discount link for AMBOSS, the medical knowledge platform. The link expires Jan. 18, good for 30 percent off either a six-month or one-year subscription. You can purchase now and activate any time within the next six months. If you miss this opportunity to purchase, there will likely NOT...