30 future physicians start classes in Alaska’s biggest med school cohort ever
30 Alaskans started medical classes in Anchorage this week, in the biggest cohort to date for the state’s only med school program, Alaska WWAMI.
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Alaska WWAMI student juggles medical school, raising three kids with unstoppable determination
Alaska WWAMI student juggles medical school, raising three kids with unstoppable determination.
Dying to learn from UAA’s human cadavers
Sarah Beam, assistant professor of medical education for WWAMI, recently led a tour of UAA’s anatomy lab, where students from undergraduate, occupational therapy, and medical programs gain hands-on experience learning from real human donors.
Tribal Doctors remember traditional healer on Della Keats Day
Della Keats was an Iñupiaq healer whose legacy in traditional healing resonates across Alaska. In her honor, UAA offers programs to support rural and Alaska Native students pursuing careers in health care.
S.A.D. campus: The student struggle with Seasonal Affective Disorder
UAA College of Health students describe their experiences surrounding Seasonal Affective Disorder.
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