University of Washington School of Medicine
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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.
This week we are celebrating rural health and this Thursday, November 20th is National Rural Health Day. Today we start with a message from John McCarthy, MD, Assistant Dean for Rural Programs on why rural health matters
#NationalRuralHealthDay #PowerofRural
#NationalRuralHealthDay #PowerofRural
November 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
This week we are celebrating rural health and this Thursday, November 20th is National Rural Health Day. Today we start with a message from John McCarthy, MD, Assistant Dean for Rural Programs on why rural health matters
#NationalRuralHealthDay #PowerofRural
#NationalRuralHealthDay #PowerofRural
The UW School of Medicine congratulates Dr. Michael Bailey and the Rolling Stones, our 2025 Inventor of the Year ⭐️ We’re proud to celebrate this groundbreaking innovation and the impact it will have on patients and providers everywhere.
November 14, 2025 at 9:54 PM
The UW School of Medicine congratulates Dr. Michael Bailey and the Rolling Stones, our 2025 Inventor of the Year ⭐️ We’re proud to celebrate this groundbreaking innovation and the impact it will have on patients and providers everywhere.
This #VeteransDay, we recognize Dr. Suzanne Allen — family physician, educator, and Vice Dean for Academic, Rural and Regional Affairs at UWSOM.
“I loved taking care of my patients—military families are committed to service, and it’s a wonderful community to be part of.”
“I loved taking care of my patients—military families are committed to service, and it’s a wonderful community to be part of.”
November 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
This #VeteransDay, we recognize Dr. Suzanne Allen — family physician, educator, and Vice Dean for Academic, Rural and Regional Affairs at UWSOM.
“I loved taking care of my patients—military families are committed to service, and it’s a wonderful community to be part of.”
“I loved taking care of my patients—military families are committed to service, and it’s a wonderful community to be part of.”
UW Medicine just welcomed its largest class of new residents and fellows ever. From Seattle to sites across WWAMI, new trainees are continuing a tradition of excellence, service, and community. Meet some of them and read what inspires their journeys: https://bit.ly/3Lq55SR
Welcome to the largest class of new residents and fellows
UW Medicine Graduate Medical Education is celebrating its largest incoming class ever, with more than 525 new residents and fellows.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:22 PM
UW Medicine just welcomed its largest class of new residents and fellows ever. From Seattle to sites across WWAMI, new trainees are continuing a tradition of excellence, service, and community. Meet some of them and read what inspires their journeys: https://bit.ly/3Lq55SR
“Every provider remembers a great mentor.” UW MEDEX alum Jannelle Fukuji, PA-C ’11, is now shaping tomorrow’s healthcare providers as a preceptor and clinical coordinator. Because even the most promising student can’t learn without someone willing to teach. https://bit.ly/47FykIJ
From Classroom to Clinic
Jannelle Fukuji, PA-C’11, shares why preceptors are essential to training tomorrow’s healthcare providers.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:06 PM
“Every provider remembers a great mentor.” UW MEDEX alum Jannelle Fukuji, PA-C ’11, is now shaping tomorrow’s healthcare providers as a preceptor and clinical coordinator. Because even the most promising student can’t learn without someone willing to teach. https://bit.ly/47FykIJ
This Native American Heritage Month, we’re celebrating Buddy Kalani Kumupaʻa Seto-Myers, a Kanaka Maoli medical student at UW School of Medicine. His journey is rooted in advancing culturally responsive care and uplifting Indigenous health and knowledge. Read more: https://bit.ly/4hyqFjP
November 3, 2025 at 6:21 PM
This Native American Heritage Month, we’re celebrating Buddy Kalani Kumupaʻa Seto-Myers, a Kanaka Maoli medical student at UW School of Medicine. His journey is rooted in advancing culturally responsive care and uplifting Indigenous health and knowledge. Read more: https://bit.ly/4hyqFjP
Becoming the doctor — and advocate — I never had. After growing up in the child protective services system, Spokane med student Patrick Hewes (E-23) is determined to give others the care and support he once needed.
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Becoming the Doctor — and Advocate — I Never Had
Patrick Hewes was determined to flip the script on a childhood defined by trauma. Scholarships gave him the chance to write a new one for himself — and others.
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October 30, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Becoming the doctor — and advocate — I never had. After growing up in the child protective services system, Spokane med student Patrick Hewes (E-23) is determined to give others the care and support he once needed.
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The UW Anesthesiology Interest Group is partnering with Bloodworks Northwest to support patients across the PNW. Donate blood on Nov. 3 at UW Health Sciences or at any Bloodworks location through November.
Mention code “AIG.”
Mention code “AIG.”
October 28, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The UW Anesthesiology Interest Group is partnering with Bloodworks Northwest to support patients across the PNW. Donate blood on Nov. 3 at UW Health Sciences or at any Bloodworks location through November.
Mention code “AIG.”
Mention code “AIG.”
Proud of our UWSOM Anesthesiology Interest Group members who attended #ASA2025 in San Antonio—networking, learning, and presenting research that’s shaping the future of anesthesiology! 💜💛
October 23, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Proud of our UWSOM Anesthesiology Interest Group members who attended #ASA2025 in San Antonio—networking, learning, and presenting research that’s shaping the future of anesthesiology! 💜💛
E25 student Riley Hayes followed in his mom’s footsteps — Dr. Cyndi Hayes, an Idaho WWAMI alum and longtime preceptor.
Before med school, Riley worked in mental health care, and now he’s pursuing psychiatry through Idaho WWAMI’s Moscow site.
A family tradition continues.
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Before med school, Riley worked in mental health care, and now he’s pursuing psychiatry through Idaho WWAMI’s Moscow site.
A family tradition continues.
https://bit.ly/4o5aDAp
October 23, 2025 at 5:11 PM
E25 student Riley Hayes followed in his mom’s footsteps — Dr. Cyndi Hayes, an Idaho WWAMI alum and longtime preceptor.
Before med school, Riley worked in mental health care, and now he’s pursuing psychiatry through Idaho WWAMI’s Moscow site.
A family tradition continues.
https://bit.ly/4o5aDAp
Before med school, Riley worked in mental health care, and now he’s pursuing psychiatry through Idaho WWAMI’s Moscow site.
A family tradition continues.
https://bit.ly/4o5aDAp
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Congratulations to our 2025 recipients of the Violet Zuvela Primary Care IM Scholarship award!
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These scholarships recognize medical students with a career interest in primary care internal medicine and whose work exemplifies the value of patient-centered care. 👏
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These scholarships recognize medical students with a career interest in primary care internal medicine and whose work exemplifies the value of patient-centered care. 👏
October 1, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Congratulations to our 2025 recipients of the Violet Zuvela Primary Care IM Scholarship award!
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These scholarships recognize medical students with a career interest in primary care internal medicine and whose work exemplifies the value of patient-centered care. 👏
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These scholarships recognize medical students with a career interest in primary care internal medicine and whose work exemplifies the value of patient-centered care. 👏
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Dr. Jay A. Shendure, professor of genome sciences at @uwsom-wwami.bsky.social in Seattle, is one of 100 newly elected members of the National Academy of Medicine @nam.edu.
Jay Shendure elected to National Academy of Medicine - UW Medicine | Newsroom
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October 22, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Dr. Jay A. Shendure, professor of genome sciences at @uwsom-wwami.bsky.social in Seattle, is one of 100 newly elected members of the National Academy of Medicine @nam.edu.
The UW School of Medicine welcomed our incoming biomedical PhD students with a reception hosted by the Office of Research & Graduate Education and PhD Ambassadors at Flatstick Pub SLU. Great conversations, connections, and community!
October 22, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The UW School of Medicine welcomed our incoming biomedical PhD students with a reception hosted by the Office of Research & Graduate Education and PhD Ambassadors at Flatstick Pub SLU. Great conversations, connections, and community!
Congratulations to Dr. Jason Deen, pediatric cardiologist, the 2025 recipient of the Committee on Minority Faculty Advancement (CMFA) Minority Faculty Mentoring Award 👏
Congratulations to Dr. Jason Deen, pediatric cardiologist, the 2025 recipient of the Committee on Minority Faculty Advancement (CMFA) Minority Faculty Mentoring Award 👏
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October 21, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Jason Deen, pediatric cardiologist, the 2025 recipient of the Committee on Minority Faculty Advancement (CMFA) Minority Faculty Mentoring Award 👏
Volunteers on the ice! Great UW Rehab representation at the Seattle Adaptive Sports youth sled hockey practice. Across PM&R, OT, and med students — amazing teamwork supporting adaptive athletes!
October 20, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Volunteers on the ice! Great UW Rehab representation at the Seattle Adaptive Sports youth sled hockey practice. Across PM&R, OT, and med students — amazing teamwork supporting adaptive athletes!
Dr. Richard Ellenbogen, Chair of the UW Department of Neurological Surgery, received the Founders Laurel Award at the 75th Congress of Neurological Surgeons for his extraordinary contributions to neurosurgery and medical education. Congratulations on this honor, Dr. Ellenbogen!
October 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Dr. Richard Ellenbogen, Chair of the UW Department of Neurological Surgery, received the Founders Laurel Award at the 75th Congress of Neurological Surgeons for his extraordinary contributions to neurosurgery and medical education. Congratulations on this honor, Dr. Ellenbogen!
Congrats to Dr. Jason Silver, UW Rehab Medicine resident, awarded the Richard Materson ERF New Investigator Research Grant for his project on bioengineered muscle tissues and aging. A major step in advancing regenerative + rehabilitation science! https://bit.ly/499FoPX
Silver receives Richard Materson ERF New Investigator Research Grant Award - UW Medicine | Rehabilitation Medicine
The grant is Dr. Silver’s first as a principal investigator, a key milestone in establishing his independent trajectory and securing funding for his own research program/lab in the future.
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October 16, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Congrats to Dr. Jason Silver, UW Rehab Medicine resident, awarded the Richard Materson ERF New Investigator Research Grant for his project on bioengineered muscle tissues and aging. A major step in advancing regenerative + rehabilitation science! https://bit.ly/499FoPX
The UW-GU Health Partnership is thriving! Eight new advisory council members—leaders in healthcare, civic service & community—have joined our efforts to strengthen regional health & innovation. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3KIfKYG
October 15, 2025 at 8:40 PM
The UW-GU Health Partnership is thriving! Eight new advisory council members—leaders in healthcare, civic service & community—have joined our efforts to strengthen regional health & innovation. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3KIfKYG
Free Next Generation Medicine lecture Oct 21, 6–7:30 PM in Spokane: Judy Simon, MS, RDN on a food-first approach to fertility. In person at Gonzaga’s Hemmingson Center or via livestream. Register: https://bit.ly/3IZ0KFe
Fueling For Fertility: A Food-First Approach
Join us for an informative, science-based talk about boosting your fertility through a food-first approach. This event is free/open to all.
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October 14, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Free Next Generation Medicine lecture Oct 21, 6–7:30 PM in Spokane: Judy Simon, MS, RDN on a food-first approach to fertility. In person at Gonzaga’s Hemmingson Center or via livestream. Register: https://bit.ly/3IZ0KFe
Curious about rural medicine? Join us for Why Rural? The Heart of Family Medicine — a panel with four Washington family physicians sharing the joys and challenges of rural practice.
💻 Zoom link: https://bit.ly/RuralFamilyMedPanel
💻 Zoom link: https://bit.ly/RuralFamilyMedPanel
October 13, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Curious about rural medicine? Join us for Why Rural? The Heart of Family Medicine — a panel with four Washington family physicians sharing the joys and challenges of rural practice.
💻 Zoom link: https://bit.ly/RuralFamilyMedPanel
💻 Zoom link: https://bit.ly/RuralFamilyMedPanel
Join our celebration of Purple Pride! Tune in to UW socials on game day and share your purplest pics using #WDay. Find the best of these stellar snaps on the UW website! https://bit.ly/47hJTXp
October 10, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Join our celebration of Purple Pride! Tune in to UW socials on game day and share your purplest pics using #WDay. Find the best of these stellar snaps on the UW website! https://bit.ly/47hJTXp
“I felt a deep responsibility to return and care for the people of my home state.”
UWSOM Idaho WWAMI alum Dr. Casey Glenn returned to Northern Idaho to practice Emergency Medicine at Kootenai Health, serving rural communities where physicians are needed most.
#WWAMI #UWSOM #Idaho #RuralHealth
UWSOM Idaho WWAMI alum Dr. Casey Glenn returned to Northern Idaho to practice Emergency Medicine at Kootenai Health, serving rural communities where physicians are needed most.
#WWAMI #UWSOM #Idaho #RuralHealth
October 7, 2025 at 7:50 PM
“I felt a deep responsibility to return and care for the people of my home state.”
UWSOM Idaho WWAMI alum Dr. Casey Glenn returned to Northern Idaho to practice Emergency Medicine at Kootenai Health, serving rural communities where physicians are needed most.
#WWAMI #UWSOM #Idaho #RuralHealth
UWSOM Idaho WWAMI alum Dr. Casey Glenn returned to Northern Idaho to practice Emergency Medicine at Kootenai Health, serving rural communities where physicians are needed most.
#WWAMI #UWSOM #Idaho #RuralHealth
Wyoming WWAMI students joined the Wyoming Hospital Association Awards Dinner to connect with hospital leaders about workforce needs and the future of healthcare in Wyoming. These conversations help strengthen ties between students and their home communities. https://bit.ly/4nDY4Mp
October 6, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Wyoming WWAMI students joined the Wyoming Hospital Association Awards Dinner to connect with hospital leaders about workforce needs and the future of healthcare in Wyoming. These conversations help strengthen ties between students and their home communities. https://bit.ly/4nDY4Mp
Applications are open for the Neurobiology Club’s Graduate Mentorship Program! Med students, residents & physicians—apply by Oct 10 to mentor undergrads interested in medicine. Info + form: https://bit.ly/3IFCKH6
October 2, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Applications are open for the Neurobiology Club’s Graduate Mentorship Program! Med students, residents & physicians—apply by Oct 10 to mentor undergrads interested in medicine. Info + form: https://bit.ly/3IFCKH6
From Puebla, Mexico, to UW School of Medicine, she’s breaking barriers as a first-gen Latina and aims to be a future dual board-certified physician in Family Medicine & Psychiatry. “When I introduce myself in Spanish, patients say I’m the 1st Latina med student they’ve met. https://bit.ly/4mKaQrc
Believing in Community, Believing in Herself: The Journey of Lessly Tapia Torres - UWSOM Intranet
When Lessly Tapia Torres was a child in Puebla, Mexico, she was diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy. Her mother was told there were few options for follow-up care because of their immigration status. For Less...
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October 1, 2025 at 5:09 PM
From Puebla, Mexico, to UW School of Medicine, she’s breaking barriers as a first-gen Latina and aims to be a future dual board-certified physician in Family Medicine & Psychiatry. “When I introduce myself in Spanish, patients say I’m the 1st Latina med student they’ve met. https://bit.ly/4mKaQrc