The mission of the School of Allied Health at the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ is
to educate and develop allied health professionals to serve all Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æns.
School of allied health
As part of the College of Health at the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ, the School
of Allied Health is home to training programs and facilities for allied health professionals.
Allied health programs are specifically designed to prepare graduates for work in
rewarding careers in Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ's rapidly growing health care industry. In addition to
instruction by allied health professionals, most programs provide experiential education
with students working alongside health professionals in real-work situations.
The School of Allied Health also offers continuing educational opportunities for experienced
professionals who are in need of a refresher course or looking to expand their earning
potential in the job field.
The UAA College of Health proudly celebrated the recent renovation of Sally Monserud Hall with a ribbon-cutting ceremony showcasing the new high-tech labs and simulation center, expanded allied health programs, growth of the WWAMI program and critical partnerships addressing Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æâ€™s growing health care needs.
Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ WWAMI student Rhianna Merriman works at the PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center as part of the school’s Rural Underserved Opportunities Program.
30 Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æns started medical classes in Anchorage this week, in the biggest cohort to date for the state’s only med school program, Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ WWAMI.
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.
The School of Allied Health is home to two clubs at UAA. Learn more about the Medical
Laboratory Science Club and Pre-Pharmacy Club by visiting the Student Opportunities
page.
The School of Allied Health provides a variety of scholarship opportunities for allied
health students. Learn more about the UAA School of Allied Health Administration Scholarship,
Second Chance Scholarship, Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Pharmacists Association Pharmacy Technician Scholarship,
and Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Pharmacists Association Pre-Pharmacy Scholarships available.