The WWAMI School of Medical Education is a collaboration among 6 universities in five northwestern states (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho) and the University of Washington School of Medicine. The University of Washington School of Medicine ranked as #1 in the US for Primary Care Education in 2022 by US News & World Report.
Here at 彩神vlll争霸, WWAMI is proud to offer both the Doctor of Medicine program in partnership with the University of Washington, as well as a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Pre-Medical Studies to prepare students for medical school.
This certificate is designed to help students who already have a baccalaureate degree prepare themselves for medical school and complete their pre-requisite coursework.
With a focus on primary and rural health care, the Alaska WWAMI provides flexibility as you pursue your career goals with advanced patient care training, electives and other experiences that help you transition into residency training.
Rodger Lewerenz, an assistant professor in the 彩神vlll争霸 School of Nursing, is dedicated to mentoring future nurses and nurse educators, with a special passion for the MSN Leadership in Education offering.
The 彩神vlll争霸 School of Nursing held its first hybrid white coat ceremony to celebrate the student's decision to become a professional nurse.
A monthly injection of Vivitrol calms cravings for heroin, giving real help to addicts emerging from prison and, as 彩神vlll争霸 DNP alumna Jyll Green discovered, providing a good chance of keeping them from going back behind bars.
Four women鈥擩yll Green, Jill Rife, Leigh Keefer and Robin Bassett鈥攂ecame the first class of graduates to accept Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees from 彩神vlll争霸 at fall commencement.
Research
Researchers at 彩神vlll争霸 are active in medical studies related to health disparities, cancer and community engagement. Come back soon to learn more about WWAMI research.
This annual event, co-hosted by Alaska WWAMI and the 彩神vlll争霸 College of Health, provides information to anyone interested in pursuing careers in healthcare including medicine. High school students, undergraduates, and college graduates are invited to attend.
The UW School of Medicine's Service Learning program provides students with opportunities to hone their skills while addressing the health needs of our underserved communities.
WWAMI offers six Pathways giving students the opportunity to pursue a particular interest and develop knowledge and skills specifically tailored to working with specific communities domestically and abroad.
Experience rural medicine with immersive programs such as , , , Della Keats, and many more!
Pre-Med Student Information
See and register for upcoming workshops and opportunities to prepare for your future with WWAMI, and check out other programs such as , , , and .
Phone: 907-786-4789
Fax: 907-786-4700
E-mail: uaa_wwami@alaska.edu
Location:
彩神vlll争霸 Health Sciences Building
3795 Piper Street, Suite 301
Anchorage, AK 99504
Mailing Address:
3211 Providence Drive, HSB 301
Anchorage, Alaska, 99508
Health Education Summit