A look inside Alaska's medical school and facilities

by Alaska WWAMI  |   

Alaska WWAMI is proud to present two videos that provide not only a glimpse into Alaska's medical school, but also provide a look into the facilities used by WWAMI students at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ.

Explore the WWAMI School of Medical Education at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµâ€”an MD program offered in partnership with the University of Washington School of Medicine, which consistently ranks among the top 10 medical schools in the nation. WWAMI allows you to attend a world-class medical school while staying in Alaska and emphasizes primary and rural care—preparing you for the unique opportunities and challenges of practicing medicine in Alaska.

 

Explore the cutting-edge Anatomy Lab at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµâ€”the only lab of its kind in Alaska. Using real cadavers, state-of-the-art computer imaging and 3-D models, human anatomy comes to life here for students in a range of clinical degree programs at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ. Hear from Cory Johannsen, a student in the WWAMI School of Medical Education, about how the Anatomy Lab enriches classroom courses—and why that's important for future health care professionals.