College of Health News

Yvonne Jeschke Backcounty Skiing the Bomber Traverse in Hatcher Pass, Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ. Read More

Student Spotlight: Yvonne Jeschke — Athlete, trainer, and future PTA

 |  Jessica Degnan  |  , ,

Former UAA track athlete and personal trainer, Yvonne Jeschke is pursuing her PTA degree to help others live active, pain-free lives.

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Student Spotlight: Angelene Ketah - Nursing, roller derby, and indigenous representation

 |  Jessica Degnan  |  ,

SON student Angelene Ketah is dedicated to serving Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Native communities while proudly representing her culture on the world stage through roller derby.

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UW medical student working in Ketchikan

 |  Ketchikan Daily News  | 

Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ WWAMI student Rhianna Merriman works at the PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center as part of the school’s Rural Underserved Opportunities Program.

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30 future physicians start classes in Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æâ€™s biggest med school cohort ever

 |  Rachel Cassandra  | 

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.

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Student Spotlight: Lisa Reed - From flowers to medical coding

 |  Jessica Degnan  | 

School of Allied Health student Lisa Reed is a lifelong Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æn and former floral manager, now pursuing a career in medical coding.