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Why I Want to Be a Hometown Doctor
Jordan Baxter shares how scholarships are helping her improve access to medical care in her rural Montana community.
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Community Drives My Dream
My community supported my dream of becoming a doctor. Now, donor-supported scholarships are helping train me to care for my hometown.
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Juggling Medical School and Four Young Kids
Thanks to the generosity of scholarship donors and his family’s support, Ian Engerbretson is on his way to becoming a rural physician in Idaho.
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Studying Medicine to Serve My Community
Arianna Lee, a recent graduate of the University of Washington School of Medicine, knows scholarships are an investment in her future — and the future of diverse healthcare providers.
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Training the Future of Montana Medicine
Learn how UW School of Medicine alumni have made the journey from Montana to medical school and back to care for their communities.
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From First Responder to First-Generation Medical Student
How scholarships are helping Kathryne Mitchell, a former firefighter and paramedic, pursue her dream of becoming a doctor and giving back to her Alaska community.
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How This Small-Town Doctor Is Making a Big Difference
Joan “Mutt” Dickson, MD ’97, invites you to join her in supporting scholarships for Montana medical students at the UW School of Medicine.
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Discovering the Courage to Pursue My Dreams
Sarah Busch, a medical student at the University of Washington School of Medicine, shares how scholarships are helping her become a doctor and fulfill her passion for public health.
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Returning to My Community
How scholarships put Wyatt Bowles, a medical student at the University of Washington School of Medicine, on the path to becoming a small-town doctor for his hometown.
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Keeping an Eye on the Prize: A More Diverse Medical School
Dr. Rayburn Lewis is the 2023 recipient of UW Medicine’s Ragen Volunteer Service Award.
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Meet Blair Washington, MD ’02, MHA ’97, Alumni Association President
Get to know Dr. Blair Washington, the new president of the UW School of Medicine alumni association, and her passion for increasing representation in medicine.
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A Chance to Pursue His Passions
From healing patients to publishing stories, Devin Gaskins dreams big. Here’s how scholarships are helping him succeed.
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