WWAMI

WWAMI SCHOOL OF MEDICAL EDUCATION


The WWAMI School of Medical Education is a collaboration among six universities in five northwestern states — Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho — and the University of Washington (UW) School of Medicine.

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ (Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ) offers the Doctor of Medicine program and a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Pre-Medical Studies. WWAMI enables Alaskan medical students to begin their medical education in-state, completing the first two years at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ before participating in required clinical rotations throughout the five-state WWAMI region during their third and fourth years.

After their second year, students can complete their clinical training in Alaska or at regional sites. The WWAMI Medical Program focuses on preparing physicians for primary care practice and increasing the number of doctors in rural and underserved areas. The program emphasizes excellence in research and teaching, with faculty committed to medical education and community health.

WWAMI is a medical school program, not a premedical program. Enrolled students are dual-enrolled at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ and UW, completing an 18-month foundational phase that includes integrated basic and clinical sciences, with early exposure to rural healthcare.

 


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Della Keats

Della Keats is a four (4) week, residential program for high school students on the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Anchorage campus. This program is fully funded, including travel, food, and accommodations.

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Pre-Med Summit

This free, annual WWAMI event offers a full day of speakers, workshops and information for anyone interested in pursuing a career in medicine. High school students, undergraduates, college graduates, parents and school counselors are invited to attend.

WWAMI students

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. 

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WWAMI offers numerous 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.

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Experience rural medicine with immersive programs such as , ,  , Della Keats, and many more!

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Alaska Trust

Alaska Trust is a medical school program focused in rural underserved care, with the hope that physician graduates will return to practice in the rural underserved communities of Alaska.

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Contact Us:
Phone: 907-786-4789
Fax: 907-786-4700
Email: uaa_wwami@alaska.edu

 

Location:

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Health Sciences Building
3795 Piper Street, Suite 301
Anchorage, Alaska 99504

 

Mailing Address:
3211 Providence Drive, HSB 301
Anchorage, Alaska 99508