Medical Students Help Refugees Navigate Health Care March 11, 2026 Refugee Clinical Navigators, a student-led service group at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Spokane, organized an event to assist refugees in completing basic health histories for use during healthcare visits. Research of Consequence: McKinstry Program Empowers Research February 26, 2026 Gonzaga's McKinstry Fellows Research Program empowers undergraduates and UW medical students to tackle real‑world health challenges, from Parkinson's disease mobility to rural hospital mental‑health outcomes. 2026 Next Gen Medicine Lecture Series February 06, 2026 The University of Washington - Gonzaga University Health Partnership offers three free public lectures in 2026. Honing Athletic Drive into Surgical Precision February 06, 2026 A fourth-year UW medical student draws on her athletic background and resilience as she pursues a career in orthopedic surgery. Spokane University District Honors McCulloh and Cauce December 04, 2025 Thayne McCulloh and Ana Mari Cauce - the recently retired presidents of Gonzaga University (GU) and the University of Washington (UW), respectively - received the Spokane University District's 2025 Impact Award for their leadership in establishing the UW-GU Health Partnership. Side by Side: Partners in Health December 04, 2025 Step inside the state-of-the-art UW-GU Health Partnership building at Gonzaga, where collaboration between Gonzaga undergrads and University of Washington School of Medicine students is shaping the future of healthcare. Avista Foundation Grant Supports Rural Mental Health Research November 05, 2025 Avista grant supports research by University of Washington School of Medicine-Spokane on the effects of mental health on chronic illness and hospital stays The Influences of Balance: Research for older adults and those with Parkinson’s October 31, 2025 As part of the University of Washington School of Medicine and Gonzaga University Health partnership, two students worked with faculty on identifying factors associated with balance and fear of falling. UW-GU Health Partnership Welcomes New Advisory Council October 13, 2025 UW President Robert J. Jones and GU President Katia Passerini have named eight business, civic, and health care leaders to the 12 member UW-GU Health Partnership Advisory Council. Gonzaga to Expand High-demand Nurse Anesthesia Program October 01, 2025 Gonzaga's School of Health Sciences is expanding its high-demand Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) program beginning in 2026 to meet urgent regional and national health care needs. Rural Health a Priority for Zag - UW Med Student Pearl Griffiths September 08, 2025 Pearl Griffiths ('20) learned about ranch life when her family moved to Colfax, Washington, during her high school years. When she later searched for a medical school, she found that the UW School of Medicine matched her passion for rural health. “This is Somebody’s Real Life” August 13, 2025 Gonzaga public health students take their research on the road to Grand Coulee, working alongside UW medical students to identify links between chronic illness and mental health in rural communities - and discovering the real-world impact of their work. Amplifying Movements: Helping Patients Progress After Trauma August 05, 2025 Human Physiology major Greta Crumley shares about her experience in the UW-GU Summer Research Program, learning about biomedical work to support patients after trauma. Public Health: A career for those who are good with numbers and love people May 28, 2025 Public Health director watches family friend grow up to choose a similar career path Early UWSOM-Spokane Grads Build Thriving Practices May 15, 2025 Graduates from the first classes of the UW-GU Health Partnership are flourishing in the region. UW-GU Highlight: Sarah Matousek, Ph.D. May 14, 2025 Sarah Matousek is one of several jointly hired faculty for the University of Washington School of Medicine and for Gonzaga University