UW School of Medicine’s Chelan Family Medicine Residency is strengthening the rural physician workforce. Through training in Seattle and Chelan, and a focus on community-based care, residents gain the skills needed to serve rural communities. https://bit.ly/3QCcAIF
Congrats to Briana Martin-Villa, 2026 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellow for New Americans. A Seattle Foundations MS1, she draws on her upbringing between CA’s Central Valley and Eastern WA to address rural and agricultural health inequities. Read more: https://bit.ly/4evVPsy
Portrait of Mohammad Gazi, University of Washington Husky 100 honoree and Doctor of Global Health student, with UW branding in the background.
Congratulations to Mohammad Gazi on being named to the 2026 Husky 100! A Doctor of Global Health student at the University of Washington, Mohammad’s work focuses on collaborative surveillance systems for vaccine safety and diseases with pandemic potential.
https://bit.ly/4ceHPlI
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Kristin Weinstein, Ph.D. Immunology, has been recognized as part of the 2026 Husky 100.
Driven by a passion for biomedical science, Kristin has used her time at the University of Washington to grow as both a researcher and a leader in the scientific community.
https://bit.ly/4cd1HWe
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Husky 100: Hank Cheng (MD/PhD ’26). Recognized for service + research impact at University of Washington. From leading free tutoring initiatives, volunteering with patients + advancing medical genetics research, Hank’s work reflects deep commitment to access and care. https://bit.ly/4sFO7iV
Miguel Parades posing for the camera with a smile; against a purple background and Husky 100 logo.
Congratulations to Miguel Paredes, Ph.D. Epidemiology; M.D. Medicine, on being named to the 2026 Husky 100. His work on infectious disease spread, health equity and community-centered care reflects the very best of UW. #Husky100
https://bit.ly/4vyFDwL
🎥 Now available: The New Science of Weight Loss
Part of the UW School of Medicine–Gonzaga Health Partnership lecture series.
Ellen Schur explains how brain biology shapes appetite—and the science behind GLP-1s.
https://youtu.be/4TGwyxu7fg0
Mentor an undergrad interested in medicine through 1:1 guidance. Open to med students, residents + physicians.
Deadline: April 17, 11:59 PM PST
Apply here: https://bit.ly/4cyg7QM
Wyoming WWAMI first-year student Carlos Garcia recently presented his research to the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees. Mentored by Dr. Jennifer Stephens, his work explores “cancer ghosting” and its impact on patient support and well-being.
https://bit.ly/47B3iTa
Four University of Washington researchers have been named AAAS Fellows—one of the highest honors in science. Congrats to: David Baker, Elizabeth Buffalo, Maitreya Dunham, David J. Masiello. Recognizing leaders advancing science and global impact.
https://bit.ly/4bSmMUw
Obesity treatment is changing fast.
Join Dr. Ellen Schur on April 2 for a deep dive into brain inflammation, appetite, and the new era of weight-loss medications.
6:00 p.m. | Wolff Auditorium, Jepson Center
Register: https://bit.ly/4bHK8gL
Dr. Jean Snyder has been named Alaska Family Physician of the Year, recognizing decades of rural care and a 45-year commitment to teaching future physicians through Alaska Family Medicine Residency and WWAMI.
A remarkable career of service—congratulations, Dr. Snyder.
https://bit.ly/4lYXc4K
Today we celebrate physicians who serve communities across WWAMI and beyond. Across Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho, WWAMI-trained physicians are making a difference in communities. Happy National Doctors' Day to all who dedicate their lives to medicine.
A huge day for Wyoming WWAMI! Fourth-year students joined their classmates at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle to celebrate Match Day — the moment they discovered where they will train for residency and take the next step in their medical careers. https://bit.ly/4rSBIb7
Join us on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 4:00–6:00 p.m. for a drop-in open house hosted by UW Department of Rehabilitation Medicine! This is a great opportunity for undergrads interested in healthcare to explore rehab professions/learn about UW academic training programs. https://bit.ly/41pDeGV
On Match Day 2026, 262 UW School of Medicine M.D. students received placements across 40 states, with 42% entering primary-care specialties. https://bit.ly/4buyJRs
Congrats to Montana WWAMI student Anna McEvoy on matching into ophthalmology at the Moran Eye Center, University of Utah! Inspired by Second Suns and strong mentorship at UW, she discovered her path in a collaborative, impact-driven field. #WWAMIMatch #MatchDay
Counting down to 9 AM when the envelopes open! Today, students from University of Washington School of Medicine across the WWAMI region take the next step in their journey to become physicians. We’re proud of all you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make.
Join the Family Medicine Interest Group to hear from Amanda Weidner, MPH and Sebastian Tong, MD, MPH of the Department of Family Medicine, for a short hybrid information session about research in Family Medicine. There will be time for Q&A. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4sWkLO5
Katrina Davis matched in Anesthesiology at Brooke Army Medical Center (San Antonio, TX).
A former active-duty Air Force Logistics Readiness Officer, she was inspired to pursue medicine after witnessing the tension between mission demands and the well-being of those serving. #MatchDay
For Priscilla Meza, rehab medicine is empowerment—helping people understand their bodies and access care that meets them where they are. She is now a Doctor of Physical Therapy student from Pasco, WA, shaped by agricultural communities and roots in Jalisco, Mexico.
It’s Match Week! 💜💛
The UW School of Medicine and our WWAMIly is buzzing with excitement as we celebrate our incredible students entering the next chapter of their medical careers. Today, they find out IF they matched and Friday, March 20th, they’ll discover WHERE they matched for residency!
Navigating the U.S. health care system can be challenging for patients facing language barriers. Students in Spokane are helping bridge that gap through Clinical Refugee Navigators, a student-led group founded in 2010 to reduce health care barriers for immigrants and refugees. https://bit.ly/3Nvq6Nb
Montana WWAMI alum Joseph Krezowski, MD, now a cardiologist at Logan Health in Kalispell, encourages patients to build sustainable habits that protect cardiovascular health. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3NbThoo
As a baby, Nick Popp bruised so easily that every fingertip left a mark. He was diagnosed with hemophilia A.
Years later, at UW School of Medicine, he helped develop new technology to decode one of the genes that causes the disease.
Read his story: https://bit.ly/3OZRqnc
A surprise announcement turned into life-changing news for students in the Medical Laboratory Science program at UW School of Medicine.
“My heart and stomach dropped out of pure shock, but in the best way possible.”
Read more: https://bit.ly/4cLwGtj
Montana WWAMI faculty gathered together in Missoula for a CLIME session!
Through competency-based frameworks, practical tools and collaboration, educators are strengthening support systems for students across the WWAMI region.
“We are stronger together.” — Fiona Gallahue, MD
For Katherine Bournelis rehabilitation medicine is about helping people live life on their own terms. A Rehabilitation Science PhD student, she studies how research, technology collaboration improves quality of life for people with disabilities through UW's Employment Program.
Join us for our Next Generation Lecture Series with UW researcher Ellen Schur, MD, MS.
Her work explores metabolism, obesity, and the neurobiology of eating behavior—and what it means for patient care.
Register: https://bit.ly/4rU87yW
Black Health Justice Pathway students and UW Medicine residents shared powerful stories at a Boon Boona Open Mic Night this Black History Month. Featuring artists Remy Styrk and Tasneem Amer.
Watch the reel to hear from the night’s performers.
