University of Washington Medical School (UW Medicine)

The UW School of Medicine is dedicated to improving the general health and well-being of the public. In pursuit of its goals, the School is committed to excellence in biomedical education, research and healthcare. Learn more about the School's new St d healthcare. Learn more about the School's new Strategic Plan. UW Medicine ranks among the top academic research institutions to receive National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding. The UW Medicine research powerhouse is driven by outstanding collaboration and interdisciplinary programs. Our internationally acclaimed graduate and postdoctoral training programs prepare students to advance science as members of an inclusive research community. 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. 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, Harborview Medical Center, and Valley 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. ...view more