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The UW School of Medicine is dedicated to improving the general health and well-being of the public. In pursuit of its goals, the School is committed to excellence in biomedical education, research and healthcare.
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.
Physicians-in-training are learning from student actors in an innovative collaboration between the UW Department of Neurology and the University of Washington School of Drama.
https://youtu.be/0d36RNxskU4
#MedicalEducation #SimulationTraining
FMIG at UWSOM is excited to launch the 2026 Family Medicine Mentorship Program + we’re looking for mentors!
Interested in guiding an MS1 as they explore family medicine?
Mid-March–December 2026
About one meeting per month (flexible scheduling)
Join to make a lasting impact:
https://bit.ly/4cdnm0Y
Healing isn’t only about diagnoses and treatment plans—it’s also about presence. 🎶
Through Music in Medicine, Alaska WWAMI students perform live music twice a month on the pediatric floor and in the infusion clinic, creating moments of calm for patients and families.
https://bit.ly/4sakXJd
At the University of Washington School of Medicine, students are helping reimagine the future of medicine. Through the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP), trainees bridge the lab and the clinic—turning discovery into real-world therapies.
https://bit.ly/4qqcq3r
Aspiring bariatric surgeon Isaac Knouff is researching how insulin may reduce inflammation and complications in surgery for patients with diabetes.
🗣️ “His determination, leadership, and exceptional work ethic are evident in every aspect of his work.” — David R. Flum, MD
🔗 https://bit.ly/3ZplPNF
At the University of Washington, graduate students play a critical role in advancing biomedical research.
MD/PhD candidate Lucy Li is studying lupus while balancing medical training and PhD research at UW, conducting her work at the Benaroya Research Institute. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qiVVpE
A couple stands smiling at each other on their wedding day. One is wearing a green suit with a black bow tie, and the other is in an ornate white lace wedding dress, holding a colorful bouquet of flowers. They are standing in front of a decorative building with arches.
Medical school is demanding, but love still gets top billing. ❤️
For Marcus Jackson and his wife Kim, a once-a-month movie date keeps them connected, no matter how busy life gets. Through marriage, moves, and med school, their support and love have only grown.;
This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating Erik and McKenzie and the partnership that carries them through medical school. Open communication, shared responsibilities, and finding small moments together even on the busiest days make all the difference
Care about health equity and underserved communities? Want advocacy experience and MSPE recognition?
Join the Underserved Pathway (UP)! Open to WWAMI students across all specialties.
Final deadline: July 1 (between MS2–MS3)
🔗 Learn more + apply: https://bit.ly/45KFcEv
Big congratulations to DPT student Zoe Chang, a 2026 APTA Catherine Worthingham Fellows Student Scholar and one of only 15 students nationwide recognized for leadership and service in physical therapy.
Zoe—we’re proud to celebrate this achievement. 👏
Remembering Dr. William H. “Bill” Foege, MD ’61, a graduate of the University of Washington School of Medicine and a global public health leader whose work helped eradicate smallpox—the first human disease eliminated worldwide.
newsroom.uw.edu/blog/passage...
Judy Simon, a dietitian at @uwmedicine.bsky.social notes that while many Americans may not get enough protein, consuming too much can lead to health risks. Watch @kiro7seattle.bsky.social story here.
Former CDC director Dr. William H. Foege, a 1961 UW School of Medicine alumnus credited for global strategies that eradicated smallpox in the late 1970s, died January 24th at 89 years old.
University of Washington School of Medicine alumnus Dr. William H. Foege (right) in March 2006 at the dedication of the UW Foege Building named in his honor. Former President Jimmy Carter spoke at the dedication.
Former CDC director Dr. William H. Foege, a 1961 UW School of Medicine @uwmedicine.bsky.social MD alumnus credited for global strategies that eradicated smallpox in the late 1970s, died Jan. 24 in Atlanta at 89. UW Foege Bldg was named in his honor in 2006
Congrats to first-year MPO student Zoe Massa on receiving the 2025 Hanger Foundation Scholarship! The award provides $10K per year for two years to support future leaders in prosthetics & orthotics. 👏
https://bit.ly/3ZFTp1O
Harm reduction saves lives.
Matthew Lumsden, a Gonzaga grad and UW medical student, helped distribute 400+ doses of naloxone through Spokane’s Syringe Services program — building trust, preventing overdoses, and meeting people with compassion.
Public health is people-first care.
A person in a white lab coat with a stethoscope around their neck stands next to another person holding a baby. They are smiling and standing in front of a stone wall.
Jordan Moore’s journey to medicine started with family, mentorship—and even his handwriting. Now a Wyoming WWAMI medical student through the University of Washington School of Medicine he hopes to return home and practice medicine in Wyoming.
https://bit.ly/4pSHF79
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On MLK Day, we honor Dr. Adedeji Adeniyi, a PM&R resident @uwsomwwami, whose leadership advances equity through mentorship, service, and opportunity in medicine.
“I’m deeply grateful for this recognition and the communities who inspire my commitment to service.”
A group of five diverse students smiling at the camera, standing outdoors with a brick building in the background.
MS1s and MS2s at the UWSOM Seattle Site are leading Stop the Bleed trainings in local high schools—teaching students how to take action in life-threatening bleeding emergencies. 🩸
They’re actively recruiting new student trainers. Help make a real impact in schools and communities.
A person in a hat and coat plays with a golden retriever on a rocky beach.
Portrait of an individual with blonde hair, wearing a blue shirt
Only ~6% of orthopedic surgeons are women. Fourth-year WWAMI student Carolina Pavlenco is working to change that.
Born in Moldova and raised in Spokane, she’s now training across the WWAMI region with a focus on orthopedic surgery, mentorship, and underserved communities.
https://bit.ly/3LNP89m
Lung cancer is America’s deadliest cancer. Join Dr. Wood for a public talk on how science and policy are improving early detection and saving lives.
49th Annual University Faculty Lecture
A Breath of Fresh Air
Presented by Douglas Wood, MD
📅 Feb. 5, 2026 | 5:30–6:30 p.m.
https://bit.ly/4bu5RsM
⏰ Last chance to register
Navigating Conflict Within & Between Us
with Sophia Malik, MD, MPH
🗓 Wed, Jan 21 | 6–8 PM PT
📍 HSEB 101 + Zoom
🎓 Counts as a UP module | Open to all med students
RSVP by Jan 14: https://bit.ly/SophiaMalikWorkshop
Ali Lange of Rock Springs has started medical school in the Wyoming WWAMI program, inspired by her father’s health journey and driven to improve access to care across Wyoming. One of 20 students in the Class of 2025 — and one to watch.
