The University of Washington School of Medicine (UWSOM) expects students to attend, actively participate, and prioritize their academic education and training. UWSOM also recognizes that other academic and personal events occur during clinical training. The following policies provide guidance for students, staff, and faculty on student attendance and absences in the clinical phases:

Attendance and Absentee Policy

Healthcare Absences

All requests for non-emergent absences MUST be made 6 weeks prior to the start of the rotation block using this form.

Unanticipated absences during the clerkship must be communicated to your site director AND Medical Student Program.

Transportation

A car is required and when traveling to/from sites within the region all mileage should be tracked. Reimbursement can be requested through GoWWAMI.

Housing

Three houses are available for WWAMI students, with third year students receiving priority. The homes are for students use only. The homes are not family friendly, and there are absolutely NO pets allowed. The homes are fully furnished, and have dishes, linens, a refrigerator, washer, and dryer. Students are to provide personal items and laundry detergent. Amenities include television, cable, and wireless internet.

Onboarding & Credentialing

Credentialing

This site requires a standard panel drug test to be ordered through the SOM. Order a drug test here.

6-8 weeks prior to your rotation: Jaime Mori-coon will initiate your site credentialing. Please respond to all email communication and provide required paperwork as soon as possible. Information regarding site, housing and orientation materials will also be provided at this time.

4-6 weeks prior to your rotation: Judi Sullivan and Vanessa Siddoway with the Medical Student Office will initiate a two-step online onboarding process, which will need to be completed as soon as possible. Your mandatory orientation will take place on your first day of the rotation.

2-4 weeks prior to your rotation: you will receive second email from Jaime Mori-coon introducing you to your preceptor you will be scheduled with. This introduction will give your preceptor the opportunity to provide you with specific instructions and expectations for your first day and rotation.

NOTE: Orientations in Billings are always held on the first Monday of the rotation at both sites; Billings Clinic and St. Vincent Healthcare.