Alaska WWAMI student juggles medical school, raising three kids with unstoppable determination
Alaska WWAMI student juggles medical school, raising three kids with unstoppable determination.
College of Health News
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.
Kayhi student participates in Della Keats medical profession prep program at UAA
This summer, high school students in the Della Keats Program, administered by UAA’s WWAMI School of Medical Education, spent four immersive weeks at UAA's Anchorage campus, engaging in health science coursework and experiencing residential life.
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