The UW School of Social Work would like to share an opportunity that may be of interest to nursing students this spring. They are offering a spring elective, Creating a Living, Breathing, and Embodied Anti-Racist Culture through Culture Building, focused on embodied anti-racist practices and culture building. The experience draws from My Grandmother’s Hands by Resmaa Menakem and invites participants to explore how racialized trauma lives in the body, alongside practices that support awareness, healing, and anti-racist action. This experience…
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Potential Amharic Medical Terminology Course
Interest Survey: Amharic Medical Terminology Course Students and trainees across the health professional schools are invited to share their interest in a potential Amharic Medical Terminology course being explored by the University of Washington School of Medicine. This course would be designed to support learners who work with Amharic-speaking patients, with a focus on: Foundational medical vocabulary Clinical communication skills Relevant cultural context for patient care At this stage, the planning team is gathering student input to inform decisions on…
Launch your career in primary care: Applications now open for La Clinica’s Advanced Practitioner Residency Program!
Are you a newly graduated or anticipating graduation this spring as a nurse practitioner or physician associate eager to build confidence, sharpen your clinical skills, and make a meaningful impact in your community? La Clinica’s Advanced Practitioner Residency Program is looking to welcome our next cohort of emerging primary care leaders. If you know a recent NP or PA graduate who’s passionate about community health, comprehensive care, and health equity, please share this opportunity.! What makes this residency different? Starting…
New UW Study Abroad Program to Brazil in Sep 2026
UW students are invited to apply for Nursing Brazil: Health Promotion and Community Engagement, a study abroad program open to students from all disciplines. The program runs Sept. 5 to 27, 2026, with time in Londrina and São Paulo, and offers five credits through NURS 413, Health in the Context of Culture. No prerequisites or language requirements are needed, and applications are due Feb. 15, 2026. The immersive program blends global health education, community engagement, and cultural exploration, with a…
Writing, Research, and Community: Resources from the Odegaard Writing and Research Center (OWRC)
The Odegaard Writing and Research Center (OWRC) is an interdisciplinary center that offers free writing and research support for UW students, faculty, and staff. Our offerings include a range of resources and programs designed with graduate students in mind, including one-on-one consultations, online resources and programming, and events such as our annual Dissertation Writing Intensive. Students interested in one-on-one support can book one of the OWRC’s free 45-minute peer tutor consultations, available both in-person and online. Learn more about our…