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University Of Alaska Anchorage: Alaska WWAMI Community Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Alaska WWAMI has trained more than 500 physicians since 1971. The UW School of Medicine and its WWAMI program has been ranked No. 1 in p ...

(University of Alaska Anchorage)

March 9, 2022

  1. About UAA


    1. About UAA

      UAA is the premier university in the heart of Alaska's largest city with campuses throughout
      Southcentral Alaska. Where culture, innovation and adventure converge, the unique
      locations provide unparalleled access to industry connections, Arctic research, outdoor
      recreation and more, facilitating once-in-a-lifetime experiences, groundbreaking education and
      impactful careers.

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  • About UAA


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    2. Equity, Compliance and Title IX
    3. Green and Gold News
  • Administration


    1. Chancellor
    2. Academic Affairs
    3. Administrative Services
    4. Advancement
    5. Student Affairs
  • Campuses


    1. Kenai Peninsula
    2. Kodiak
    3. Matanuska Susitna
    4. Prince William Sound
  • UAA 2025: Strategic Plan


    1. About UAA 2025
    2. Putting Students First

    3. Embracing Diversity and
      Inclusion
    4. Community Partner
    5. Impact through Innovation

    6. Excellence Through
      Continuous Improvement
  • Academics


    1. Academics

      UAA offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs that consistently prepare students for success after
      graduation. State-of-the-art classroom instruction and hands-on learning collide in UAA's innovative academic
      programs, which feature unique courses that train students to lead Alaska into the future.

      Popular links

      1. Academic Programs
      2. Advising
      3. Dates and Deadlines
      4. Academic Affairs
    2. Colleges and Schools


      1. Arts and Sciences
      2. Business and Public Policy
      3. Community and Technical
      4. Engineering
      5. Health
      6. School of Education
    3. Provost


      1. ANSEP Programs
      2. Apprenticeship Programs
      3. Continuing Education
      4. Graduate School
      5. Honors
      6. Middle College Programs
  • Admissions and Financial Aid


    1. Admissions and Financial Aid

      Learn more about admissions processes, taking
      classes, tour UAA in-person or virtually, and find out more about Financial Aid available at UAA. Whether you are a new or continuing student,
      the Office of Financial Aid is available to offer support and advice so you can make informed decisions regarding
      college funding options. Get help at the Enrollment Services Center: offering virtual and walk-in appointments to
      help students apply to UAA; get help with financial aid, scholarships, and the FAFSA.

  • Find out what's happening in Anchoragefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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    1. Visit and Tour
    2. Academic Programs
    3. Transfer to UAA
    4. FAFSA, Aid and Scholarships

    Locations

    1. Enrollment Services Center
  • Admissions


    1. How to Apply
    2. Transfer to UAA
    3. Academic Programs
    4. Visit and Tour
    5. Request more Info
    6. Contact Admissions
  • Financial Aid


    1. FAFSA, Aid and Scholarships
    2. Additional Payment Options
    3. Check your Status
    4. Student Responsibilities

    5. Cost of Attendance, Aid Types and Planning Tools
    6. Military and Veteran Student Services
    7. Student Accounts and Refunds
  • Athletics


    1. Athletics

      From 13 competitive NCAA teams to recreation and intramural and club sports, students have the opportunity to
      excel in athletics at every level. The Alaska Airlines Center and Seawolf Sports Complex offer recreation as well
      as hosting community events and concerts. Students can take advantage of cheering for SeawolfNation with free
      tickets to many games.

      Popular links

      1. Seawolf Online Store
      2. Recreation
      3. Intramurals

      Locations

      1. Alaska Airlines Center
      2. Seawolf Sports Complex
    2. Go Seawolves


      1. Upcoming Seawolves Games
      2. Tickets
      3. Staff Directory
    3. Women's Sports


      1. Basketball
      2. Cross Country
      3. Gymnastics
      4. Skiing
      5. Track and Field
      6. Volleyball
    4. Men's Sports


      1. Basketball
      2. Cross Country
      3. Hockey
      4. Skiing
      5. Track and Field
  • Research


    1. Research

      UAA is a hub for cutting-edge theoretical and applied research in health, engineering, and the physical and
      social sciences. In nearly every discipline, undergraduate and graduate students have the opportunity to join
      research teams and collaborate with experienced faculty mentors.

  • Research at UAA


    1. Sponsored Programs
    2. Research Integrity and Compliance
    3. Graduate School
  • Student Services


    1. Student Services

      Explore the wide variety of services and resources available at UAA to help promote your
      academic and personal
      success and well-being. From academic advising to student clubs and residence life, we're
      here to help you have an
      amazing university experience.

      Popular links

      1. Advising
      2. Bookstore
      3. Dates and Deadlines
      4. Transcripts
      5. USUAA Student Governance
      6. Library

      7. Student Health and
        Counseling Center

      Locations

      1. Student Union
      2. Enrollment Services Center
      3. Student Health and Counseling Center
    2. Current Students


      1. Advising
      2. Bookstore
      3. Registration, Dates and Deadlines
      4. Military and Veteran Student Services
      5. Degree Progress
      6. Transfer Credit
      7. Graduation
      8. Career Services
      9. Student Account (Bursar)
      10. Dean of Students
      11. Disability Support Services
    3. Student Life


      1. Engage
      2. Organizations and Clubs
      3. Activities and Programs
      4. Student Union
      5. Multicultural Student Services
      6. Recreation
    4. Residence Life


      1. Housing Options
      2. Apply for Housing
      3. Current Residents
      4. Info for Parents/Guardians
      5. Contact Residence Life
    5. Student Leadership


      1. USUAA Student Governance
      2. Student Media
      3. Concert Board
      4. Green Fee Board
      5. Club Council
      6. Emerging Leaders Program
  • Alaska Natives


    1. Alaska Natives

      Located in the ancestral homelands of the Dena'ina, Ahtna Dene, Alutiiq/Sugpiak, Chugachmiut and Eyak peoples,
      Alaska Native curriculum at UAA provides an in-depth perspective on contemporary Alaska Native societies,
      languages, cultures, history, politics, art, governments and corporations.

  • Academic Programs



    1. Alaska Native Studies
      — Anchorage Campus

    2. Alaska Native Studies
      — Kenai Peninsula College

    3. Alutiiq Studies — Kodiak
      College
    4. Alaska Native Business Management Minor
  • Student Support


    1. Native Student Services
    2. Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program (ANSEP)

    3. Alaska Native
      Community Advancement in Psychology (ANCAP)

    4. Alaska Native, Indigenous & Rural Outreach
      Program (ANIROP)

    5. Recruitment and Retention of
      Alaska Natives into Nursing (RRANN)

    1. About UAA

      UAA is the premier university in the heart of Alaska's largest city with campuses throughout
      Southcentral Alaska. Where culture, innovation and adventure converge, the unique
      locations provide unparalleled access to industry connections, Arctic research, outdoor
      recreation and more, facilitating once-in-a-lifetime experiences, groundbreaking education and
      impactful careers.

      Popular links

      1. UAA 2025: Strategic Plan
      2. Chancellor
      3. Equity, Compliance and Title IX
    2. About UAA


      1. Diversity and Inclusion
      2. Equity, Compliance and Title IX
      3. Green and Gold News
    3. Administration


      1. Chancellor
      2. Academic Affairs
      3. Administrative Services
      4. Advancement
      5. Student Affairs
    4. Campuses


      1. Kenai Peninsula
      2. Kodiak
      3. Matanuska Susitna
      4. Prince William Sound
    5. UAA 2025: Strategic Plan


      1. About UAA 2025
      2. Putting Students First

      3. Embracing Diversity and
        Inclusion
      4. Community Partner
      5. Impact through Innovation

      6. Excellence Through
        Continuous Improvement
    1. UAA 2025: Strategic Plan
    2. Chancellor
    3. Equity, Compliance and Title IX
    1. Diversity and Inclusion
    2. Equity, Compliance and Title IX
    3. Green and Gold News
    1. Chancellor
    2. Academic Affairs
    3. Administrative Services
    4. Advancement
    5. Student Affairs
    1. Kenai Peninsula
    2. Kodiak
    3. Matanuska Susitna
    4. Prince William Sound
    1. About UAA 2025
    2. Putting Students First

    3. Embracing Diversity and
      Inclusion
    4. Community Partner
    5. Impact through Innovation

    6. Excellence Through
      Continuous Improvement

    1. Academics

      UAA offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs that consistently prepare students for success after
      graduation. State-of-the-art classroom instruction and hands-on learning collide in UAA's innovative academic
      programs, which feature unique courses that train students to lead Alaska into the future.

      Popular links

      1. Academic Programs
      2. Advising
      3. Dates and Deadlines
      4. Academic Affairs
    2. Colleges and Schools


      1. Arts and Sciences
      2. Business and Public Policy
      3. Community and Technical
      4. Engineering
      5. Health
      6. School of Education
    3. Provost


      1. ANSEP Programs
      2. Apprenticeship Programs
      3. Continuing Education
      4. Graduate School
      5. Honors
      6. Middle College Programs
    1. Academic Programs
    2. Advising
    3. Dates and Deadlines
    4. Academic Affairs
    1. Arts and Sciences
    2. Business and Public Policy
    3. Community and Technical
    4. Engineering
    5. Health
    6. School of Education
    1. ANSEP Programs
    2. Apprenticeship Programs
    3. Continuing Education
    4. Graduate School
    5. Honors
    6. Middle College Programs

    1. Admissions and Financial Aid

      Learn more about admissions processes, taking
      classes, tour UAA in-person or virtually, and find out more about Financial Aid available at UAA. Whether you are a new or continuing student,
      the Office of Financial Aid is available to offer support and advice so you can make informed decisions regarding
      college funding options. Get help at the Enrollment Services Center: offering virtual and walk-in appointments to
      help students apply to UAA; get help with financial aid, scholarships, and the FAFSA.

      Popular links

      1. Visit and Tour
      2. Academic Programs
      3. Transfer to UAA
      4. FAFSA, Aid and Scholarships

      Locations

      1. Enrollment Services Center
    2. Admissions


      1. How to Apply
      2. Transfer to UAA
      3. Academic Programs
      4. Visit and Tour
      5. Request more Info
      6. Contact Admissions
    3. Financial Aid


      1. FAFSA, Aid and Scholarships
      2. Additional Payment Options
      3. Check your Status
      4. Student Responsibilities

      5. Cost of Attendance, Aid Types and Planning Tools
      6. Military and Veteran Student Services
      7. Student Accounts and Refunds
    1. Visit and Tour
    2. Academic Programs
    3. Transfer to UAA
    4. FAFSA, Aid and Scholarships
    1. Enrollment Services Center
    1. How to Apply
    2. Transfer to UAA
    3. Academic Programs
    4. Visit and Tour
    5. Request more Info
    6. Contact Admissions
    1. FAFSA, Aid and Scholarships
    2. Additional Payment Options
    3. Check your Status
    4. Student Responsibilities

    5. Cost of Attendance, Aid Types and Planning Tools
    6. Military and Veteran Student Services
    7. Student Accounts and Refunds

    1. Athletics

      From 13 competitive NCAA teams to recreation and intramural and club sports, students have the opportunity to
      excel in athletics at every level. The Alaska Airlines Center and Seawolf Sports Complex offer recreation as well
      as hosting community events and concerts. Students can take advantage of cheering for SeawolfNation with free
      tickets to many games.

      Popular links

      1. Seawolf Online Store
      2. Recreation
      3. Intramurals

      Locations

      1. Alaska Airlines Center
      2. Seawolf Sports Complex
    2. Go Seawolves


      1. Upcoming Seawolves Games
      2. Tickets
      3. Staff Directory
    3. Women's Sports


      1. Basketball
      2. Cross Country
      3. Gymnastics
      4. Skiing
      5. Track and Field
      6. Volleyball
    4. Men's Sports


      1. Basketball
      2. Cross Country
      3. Hockey
      4. Skiing
      5. Track and Field
    1. Seawolf Online Store
    2. Recreation
    3. Intramurals
    1. Alaska Airlines Center
    2. Seawolf Sports Complex
    1. Upcoming Seawolves Games
    2. Tickets
    3. Staff Directory
    1. Basketball
    2. Cross Country
    3. Gymnastics
    4. Skiing
    5. Track and Field
    6. Volleyball
    1. Basketball
    2. Cross Country
    3. Hockey
    4. Skiing
    5. Track and Field

    1. Research

      UAA is a hub for cutting-edge theoretical and applied research in health, engineering, and the physical and
      social sciences. In nearly every discipline, undergraduate and graduate students have the opportunity to join
      research teams and collaborate with experienced faculty mentors.

  • Research at UAA


    1. Sponsored Programs
    2. Research Integrity and Compliance
    3. Graduate School
    1. Sponsored Programs
    2. Research Integrity and Compliance
    3. Graduate School

    1. Student Services

      Explore the wide variety of services and resources available at UAA to help promote your
      academic and personal
      success and well-being. From academic advising to student clubs and residence life, we're
      here to help you have an
      amazing university experience.

      Popular links

      1. Advising
      2. Bookstore
      3. Dates and Deadlines
      4. Transcripts
      5. USUAA Student Governance
      6. Library

      7. Student Health and
        Counseling Center

      Locations

      1. Student Union
      2. Enrollment Services Center
      3. Student Health and Counseling Center
    2. Current Students


      1. Advising
      2. Bookstore
      3. Registration, Dates and Deadlines
      4. Military and Veteran Student Services
      5. Degree Progress
      6. Transfer Credit
      7. Graduation
      8. Career Services
      9. Student Account (Bursar)
      10. Dean of Students
      11. Disability Support Services
    3. Student Life


      1. Engage
      2. Organizations and Clubs
      3. Activities and Programs
      4. Student Union
      5. Multicultural Student Services
      6. Recreation
    4. Residence Life


      1. Housing Options
      2. Apply for Housing
      3. Current Residents
      4. Info for Parents/Guardians
      5. Contact Residence Life
    5. Student Leadership


      1. USUAA Student Governance
      2. Student Media
      3. Concert Board
      4. Green Fee Board
      5. Club Council
      6. Emerging Leaders Program
    1. Advising
    2. Bookstore
    3. Dates and Deadlines
    4. Transcripts
    5. USUAA Student Governance
    6. Library

    7. Student Health and
      Counseling Center
    1. Student Union
    2. Enrollment Services Center
    3. Student Health and Counseling Center
    1. Advising
    2. Bookstore
    3. Registration, Dates and Deadlines
    4. Military and Veteran Student Services
    5. Degree Progress
    6. Transfer Credit
    7. Graduation
    8. Career Services
    9. Student Account (Bursar)
    10. Dean of Students
    11. Disability Support Services
    1. Engage
    2. Organizations and Clubs
    3. Activities and Programs
    4. Student Union
    5. Multicultural Student Services
    6. Recreation
    1. Housing Options
    2. Apply for Housing
    3. Current Residents
    4. Info for Parents/Guardians
    5. Contact Residence Life
    1. USUAA Student Governance
    2. Student Media
    3. Concert Board
    4. Green Fee Board
    5. Club Council
    6. Emerging Leaders Program

    1. Alaska Natives

      Located in the ancestral homelands of the Dena'ina, Ahtna Dene, Alutiiq/Sugpiak, Chugachmiut and Eyak peoples,
      Alaska Native curriculum at UAA provides an in-depth perspective on contemporary Alaska Native societies,
      languages, cultures, history, politics, art, governments and corporations.

    2. Academic Programs



      1. Alaska Native Studies
        — Anchorage Campus

      2. Alaska Native Studies
        — Kenai Peninsula College

      3. Alutiiq Studies — Kodiak
        College
      4. Alaska Native Business Management Minor
    3. Student Support


      1. Native Student Services
      2. Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program (ANSEP)

      3. Alaska Native
        Community Advancement in Psychology (ANCAP)

      4. Alaska Native, Indigenous & Rural Outreach
        Program (ANIROP)

      5. Recruitment and Retention of
        Alaska Natives into Nursing (RRANN)

    1. Alaska Native Studies
      — Anchorage Campus

    2. Alaska Native Studies
      — Kenai Peninsula College

    3. Alutiiq Studies — Kodiak
      College
    4. Alaska Native Business Management Minor
    1. Native Student Services
    2. Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program (ANSEP)

    3. Alaska Native
      Community Advancement in Psychology (ANCAP)

    4. Alaska Native, Indigenous & Rural Outreach
      Program (ANIROP)

    5. Recruitment and Retention of
      Alaska Natives into Nursing (RRANN)

    View the slideshow on SmugMug.(All photos by Vicki Nechodomu, communications director, UAA College of Health)

    On Saturday, March 5, Alaska WWAMI medical students connected with faculty and alumni over cocoa, great conversation
    and winter festivities in celebration of 50 years of partnership between the University
    of Alaska Anchorage and the University of Washington School of Medicine. Alaska WWAMI
    grows the next generation of physicians and expands Alaskans’ access to a high-quality
    medical education.

    Alaska WWAMI has trained more than 500 physicians since 1971. The UW School of Medicine
    and its WWAMI program has been ranked No. 1 in primary care education for most of
    the past nearly 30 years, and is currently ranked in the top two medical schools in
    the country for Family Medicine by U.S. News & World Report. About 60% of Alaska WWAMI
    graduates return to practice in Alaska and account for almost 14% of the state’s licensed
    physicians.

    “We are proud to be Alaska’s medical school,” said Dr. Barb Doty, assistant clinical
    dean of Alaska WWAMI. “We are able to cost-effectively educate high-quality medical
    school candidates from Alaska who want to practice in Alaska.”


    This press release was produced by the University of Alaska Anchorage. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

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