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University of Washington School of Medicine
Training the next generation of physicians, researchers, and health professionals, guided by our new Strategic Plan.
Overview
The University of Washington School of Medicine, founded in 1946, is a leading public medical institution serving the five-state WWAMI region (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho). With a mission rooted in improving the health of the public, the School of Medicine unites a deep commitment to primary care and rural health with cutting-edge specialty care and world-class biomedical research by educating physicians, researchers, and allied health professionals.
Strategic Plan
Guided by these strengths, the University of Washington School of Medicine has developed a new Strategic Plan—a shared vision shaped by the insights and aspirations of our community. This plan defines our priorities and affirms our enduring commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all who learn, teach, and work within the UW School of Medicine.
The Strategic Plan reflects the power of collaboration and the depth of engagement across our School. It builds on a strong foundation while charting an ambitious course for the future—one that is both visionary, introducing new initiatives, and grounded, advancing the exceptional work already underway.
Explore the complete UW School of Medicine Strategic Plan here to see how our shared vision guides education, research, and service across the WWAMI region.
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PhD & research programs
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MD program
The UW School of Medicine’s MD program serves a culturally rich, racially, and socio-economically diverse five-state region known as WWAMI (an acronym for the states served). We promote diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our medical education program, with a focus on educating and training students who are passionate about medicine and making a difference in their communities. Please read our Medical Student Education Program Strategic Plan and Priorities for more information about our Mission, Vision and Values.
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MD/PhD program
Our Medical Scientist Training Program offers outstanding medical education, augmented with pathways for students wishing to integrate clinical care with social action, and research opportunities in one of the most innovative biomedical research centers in the world. Students from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in medicine, students with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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Residency & fellowship programs
Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs in the UW School of Medicine provide clinical specialty and subspecialty training in 120+ residency and fellowship programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and 80+ non-ACGME programs.
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Rehabilitation medicine degrees
Our highly-regarded education and training programs include a residency program in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, medical student clerkships, and fellowship training in several areas. Research is also a major focus.
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Health profession degrees
Interested in allied health careers? The UW School of Medicine offers outstanding training in several additional health program degrees, including:
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Healthcare equity is not owned by one department or leader–everyone shares responsibility. To this end, we are committed to becoming an anti-racist institution that is diverse, equitable and welcoming of all people in our learning, working and healing environments.
Education & research in Seattle
The UW School of Medicine utilizes four UW Medicine hospital campuses in the greater Seattle area for medical training: UW Medical Center — Montlake, UW Medical Center — Northwest, and Harborview Medical Center. In addition, we have a large UW Medicine primary care clinic network, and long-standing partnerships to train medical and PhD students at the Seattle VA Medical Center, Seattle Children’s Hospital, and at Fred Hutch Cancer Center. Research facilities and PhD training are located on the Health Sciences campus at the University of Washington, at UW Medical Center Montlake and Harborview, and at the South Lake Union research hub in downtown Seattle. The School is headquartered in Seattle on the Health Sciences campus, adjacent to UW Medical Center Montlake.
Learning throughout the WWAMI region
What is WWAMI? WWAMI is the UW School of Medicine’s multi-state medical education program. The acronym, WWAMI, stands for the states served by the MD and Graduate Medical Education programs: Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho. First- and second-year students train at the Foundations site on the campus of our partner University in their home state of residence: UW Seattle campus, Spokane, WA (Gonzaga University), Laramie, WY (University of Wyoming), Anchorage (University of Alaska Anchorage), Bozeman, MT (Montana State University) and Moscow, ID (University of Idaho). Hundreds of clinical clerkship sites serving our third- and fourth-year students are also located throughout the five states,as are many residency and fellowship opportunities.
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