WWAMI School of Medical Education
Health Sciences Building (HSB), Room 301, (907) 786-4789
The WWAMI School of Medical Education is a partnership between the University of Alaska Anchorage and the University of Washington School of Medicine resulting in the degree of Medical Doctor (MD).
Each year, Alaskan residents who meet Eligibility criteria begin their medical education in a collaborative medical school that operates among the campuses of five northwestern states -- Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho (WWAMI). Alaska’s WWAMI medical students take classes at UAA for the foundations phase which covers foundational basic sciences and an early introduction to clinical experience. The clinical phase consists of a Patient Care Phase with core clerkships and an Explore and Focus phase both of which can be completed at a variety of sites across any of the five states. An Alaska track allows nearly all of these to be completed in Alaska. A minimum of 12 weeks must be spent in Seattle. For more information visit WWAMI School of Medical Education website.
Eligibility
This program is open to Alaska residents who meet the Alaska eligibility requirements. Applicants must meet common requirements established by University of Washington School of Medicine (UWSOM).
Pre Medical advising is strongly recommended to ensure all prerequisites are met.
Admissions
Applications are accepted through the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS). WWAMI applications are submitted to the UWSOM. All applications received by UWSOM from Alaska residents will be considered for the WWAMI program in Alaska. Complete application information, including details about the selection procedure, can be found on the UWMedicine website.