NTDUG135 Guide to WWAMI records WWAMI records Finding aid prepared by Brian Tibayan; updated by Kacie Kay Processing of this collection was made possible through the Gary E. and Carolyn J. Strong Special Collections Fellowship. University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives 2024; 2026
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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-08-06. Finding aid written in English. Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard), 2nd Edition. University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives WWAMI records Washington-Wyoming-Alaska-Montana-Idaho Regional Medical Educational Program UG 135 10 cubic feet 4 bankers boxes and 3 oversize ledger boxes. 1972-2016 The WWAMI records spans from 1972 to 2016, documenting the program's efforts to address rural healthcare needs through comprehensive medical education and community engagement. The collection includes photographs, correspondence, press releases, financial records, course files, student records, and administrative documents, offering a detailed view of the program's impact and evolution. English 1 4 7 8 15

The WWAMI records provides an extensive record of the program's activities and impact from 1972 to 2016. This collection includes a wide array of materials, such as office files, course documents, newspaper clippings, press releases, photographs, and correspondence. These documents offer insights into the program's efforts to address rural healthcare shortages by training medical students in diverse, underserved areas. The collection also includes personal notes, memos, and letters that detail the administrative and operational aspects of the program, as well as its interactions with various educational and governmental bodies.

The collection features detailed records of the program's curriculum development, student activities, and community engagement efforts. Photographs capture moments from field trips, clinical training sessions, and social events, illustrating the practical and community-focused approach of the WWAMI program. The documents also highlight significant achievements, challenges, and changes over the years, providing a comprehensive overview of the program's evolution. Financial records, including budget reports and grant details, emphasize the program's fiscal management and funding efforts. Overall, this collection offers a robust narrative of the WWAMI program's dedication to improving medical education and healthcare access in rural areas.

In 1970, the combined population of the WAMI states (Washington, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho) was over 5.1 million, representing 22% of the U.S. landmass. A significant portion of this population resided in rural areas, with 46.6% of Montana residents and 45.6% of Idahoans living outside urban settings. During the 1960s, rural populations in Montana and Idaho declined by approximately 20%, while urban populations increased. This period also saw a severe national shortage of physicians, especially in primary care. By 1970, the U.S. faced a critical shortage of 50,000 doctors, particularly general practitioners or family physicians. Despite an increase in the overall number of physicians from 292,000 in 1965 to around 357,000. In 1972, the number of general practitioners decreased by 22% during the same period, exacerbating the healthcare crisis in rural and underserved areas.

To address this growing healthcare crisis, particularly in rural and underserved areas, innovative solutions were needed to bridge the gap in medical education and physician distribution. The WAMI (Washington, Alaska, Montana, Idaho) Medical Extension Program was established to decentralize parts of the educational and training program of the University of Washington School of Medicine.

The program allows students to take their first year of medical school at selected universities in the four states; they then join their colleagues in Seattle for the remainder of the basic curriculum. At the conclusion of the first two years, the students enter the elective phase of their education which is predominantly clinical in nature. During this period, WAMI allows undergraduate medical students to receive portions of their training and education at the University of Washington and from physicians in the communities--Community Clinical Units. This approach increases opportunities for residents to enter medical school, boosts the number of primary care physicians, and improves healthcare provider distribution in needed areas.

A most important part of the University of Idaho-Washington State University medical education program is the preceptorship. In this program, medical students spend four to eight hours a week with local physicians, becoming acquainted with medical practice and procedures from the very beginning of their medical studies. As indicated by student evaluations, this is one of the most interesting and valuable parts of their first year of medical education. Other program benefits include providing greater opportunities for area residents to enter medical school by increasing admissions to UWSM. It also increases the number of primary care physicians trained at UWSM and addresses the maldistribution of physicians in the WAMI territory by attracting more physicians to areas of need. Additionally, it brings resources from the Medical Center in Seattle to communities in the WAMI states for continuing physician education.

University of Idaho and WAMI Despite numerous efforts by the Mountain States Regional Medical Program and the Idaho Foundation for Medicine and Biology, Idaho faced financial and logistical challenges in establishing a full-fledged medical school. Key attempts included legislative actions and various feasibility studies aimed at assessing and meeting Idaho's medical education needs. In 1972, the University of Idaho (UI) and Washington State University (WSU) became an integral part of the WAMI program under the direction of Dr. Guy R. Anderson and Dr. Ronald J. Adkins. This phase allowed medical students to complete their first year of medical education at UI before continuing their studies at the University of Washington. The program received significant funding and resources, with endorsements from U.S. government agencies and educational institutions. This partnership with the UWSM addressed the healthcare needs in rural Idaho by training physicians locally and integrating medical education with community-based clinical experiences. Idaho's inclusion in the program was seen as a practical approach to overcoming the state's previous challenges in establishing a medical school.

The program's success was further highlighted by the support of President Ernest W. Hartung, who played a significant role in advancing's medical education initiatives during his tenure. Dr. Hartung's leadership and the collaborative efforts with Washington State University stressed the importance of regional cooperation in medical education.

During WAMI's initial university phase, ten medical students were enrolled at WSU and nine at UI for one semester. Students and faculty commuted the eight miles between campuses, classes being held on the Pullman campus in the morning and on the Moscow campus in the afternoon. The curriculum was tailored specifically to parallel that at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Operating costs were supported by subcontracts let to each school by the University of Washington under a major contract with the Bureau of Health Resources Development. Essential equipment items were provided through a grant from the Commonwealth Fund to the University of Washington.

WAMI's Maturity Since 1972, this cooperative effort continued to be successful, and special courses have been developed to cover the entire first year of medical education. By 1979, the WAMI Program was fully operational, accredited, and recognized for its significant contributions to improving healthcare access and quality in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. WAMI had already successfully trained 403 students in the University Phase and provided 953 student clerkship rotations in Community Clinical Units, significantly increasing the number of primary care physicians. Key figures like Dr. Roy Schwarz and leaders from various institutions were instrumental in the program's success. In 1996, Wyoming joined the consortium adding the second "W".

Collection is open for research.

The scrapbooks were dropped off to the University of Idaho Archives and Special Collections in 2018 by Jamie Wagner from WWAMI. The paper materials were delivered in October 1993 from WAMI.

The material in this archival group was received in labeled folders organized in record storage boxes. The original headings and order were re-organized during processing to reflect specific themes that were prominent within the collection. This approach allowed for a more intuitive and accessible structure, facilitating easier navigation and research. This collection is vital for understanding the development and impact of the WWAMI program.

Series 1: Financial Records (1972-1989). This series includes detailed financial records such as budgets, grants, operating expenses, and financial aid details. The documents are arranged chronologically by year and cover various aspects of financial management within the WWAMI program.

Series 2: Courses (1980-1989). The course materials include outlines, schedules, student grades, evaluations, and correspondence related to the courses taught as part of the WWAMI curriculum. These are organized by academic year and course number. Specific courses documented include Molecular and Cell Biology, Anatomy of the Trunk, and Directed Study.

Series 3: Students (1972-1989). This series contains information on students, including class data, correspondence, evaluations, awards, honors, and records of summer projects and research training programs. The materials are arranged chronologically by academic year and include both administrative and academic records.

Series 4: Faculty (1979-1989). Faculty-related documents include appointment letters, correspondence, performance reviews, and administrative information such as faculty salaries. This series is organized chronologically and by type of record.

Series 5: Administrative/Office Files (1972-1990). These files cover human resources, correspondence, agreements, grants, policies, and other administrative matters related to the WWAMI program. The documents are arranged by subject and include memos, meeting minutes, and policy guidelines.

Series 6: Committee meetings, minutes, and reports (1984-1990). This series contains records from various committees, including the MSEC, curriculum, academic affairs, and education affairs committees. Special projects such as the UWSM comparative analysis and accreditation reports are also included. The materials are arranged chronologically by event or project.

Series 7: Events, programs, and projects (1984-1989). This series contains materials from significant WWAMI Program events and projects, including the 1985 MSEC retreat, the 1988 UW legislative conference, and various WAMI events from 1984 to 1989. This documentation features summaries, reports, brochures, and event programs featuring the program's activities and initiatives during this period.

Series 8: Photographs (1972-2016). An extensive collection of photographs documenting students, faculty, events, and class activities. The photos are organized by year and event, capturing significant moments in the history of the WWAMI program, including graduation ceremonies, class activities, and special events like rafting trips.

Series 9: Scrapbooks (1946-1997). This series contains scrapbooks with photos, correspondence, press releases, newspaper clippings, and newsletters. The scrapbooks provide a visual and textual history of the WWAMI program's milestones and key events. The materials are arranged chronologically and by type of content. Scrapbook 1 was choosen for digitzation and will be avaliabe online in the near future.

Duplicate materials were generally retained, except for those containing sensitive information such as documents with social security numbers. There are an additional 10 bankers boxes of materials from UA 2018-06 which were not processed during the summer of 2024.

This collection includes materials of a sensitive nature used for teaching medical education, which some may find objectionable or disturbing. These materials reflect the social mindsets, occurrences, behaviors, and norms of their time and should be viewed within their historical and educational context. To preserve historical accuracy, the materials remain as they were originally created, serving as historical evidence. For more information on our approach to handling archival materials with offensive or disturbing content, please refer to the University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives Offensive Content Policy.

This collection was processed by Brian Tibayan in 2024.

FOR PHOTOS Photographer, "Title," date. Collection name, object ID. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.

FOR DOCUMENTS Author, Description or "Title" of item, date. Collection name, collection number, box, folder. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.

Related materials may be found in: UG 42, WAMI (Medical Extension Program) records.

WWAMI Medical Education Program. University of Washington School of Medicine WWAMI Program Overview.

 Washington-Wyoming-Alaska-Montana-Idaho Regional Medical Educational Program WWAMI Center for Health Workforce Studies Medical education University of Idaho Physical education and training Idaho Medicine and Health University of Washington Series 1 : Financial records 1972-1988 Financial records 1 item Operating expenses 1972 - 1973 1 1 Financial records 3 items Operating expenses 1973 - 1974 1 2 Financial records 2 items Operating expenses 1974 - 1975 1 3 Budget and grants 2 items Budgets and letters 1974 - 1977 1 4 Financial records 1 item Operating budget and expenses 1975 - 1976 1 5 Financial records 3 items Operating expenses 1976 - 1977 1 6 Financial records 4 items Operating budget and expenses 1977 - 1978 1 7 Financial records 3 items Operating expenses 1978 - 1979 1 8 Financial records 4 items Operating expenses 1979 - 1980 1 9 Financial records 1 item Operating expenses 1980 - 1981 1 10 Budget information 1 item Budget reports and other pertinent financial documents and information 1980 - 1981 1 11 Financial records 4 items Operating budget and expenses 1981 - 1982 1 12 Budget information 2 items Budget reports and other pertinent financial documents and information 1981 - 1982 1 13 Financial records 4 items Operating budget and expenses 1982 - 1983 1 14 Budget information 1 item Budget reports and other pertinent financial documents and information 1982 - 1983 1 15 Financial records 2 items Operating budget and expenses 1983 - 1984 1 16 Budget information 2 items Budget reports and other pertinent financial documents and information 1983 - 1984 1 17 Financial records 3 items Operating expenses 1984 - 1985 1 18 Budget information 1 item Budget reports and other pertinent financial documents and information 1984 - 1985 1 19 Financial records 2 items Operating expenses 1985 -1986 1 20 Budget information 1 item Budget reports and other pertinent financial documents and information 1975 - 1986 1 21 Budget information 2 items Budget reports and other pertinent financial documents and information 1988 - 1989 1 22 Budget requests 2 items Various budget requests 1987 - 1989 1 23 WAMI faculty salaries 1 item Information on faculty salaries 1974 - 1985 1 24 Financial aid 1 item Fact sheets, reports, and correspondence 1988 1 25 Series 2: Courses 1983-1989 MedSci 513 ICM1 3 items Course information, outline, and schedules 1980 - 1984 1 26 MedSci 514,524 Molecular and Cell Biology 3 items Course outline and exam sheets 1983 - 1985 1 27 MedSci 515 Ages of Man 2 items Course information, outline, and schedules 1983 - 1984 1 28 MedSci 504 Human Sexuality 2 items Course materials and correspondence 1984 1 29 MedSci 510 Histology 5 items Course outline, exercises, lectures, grades and exams 1984 - 1985 1 30 MedSci 505 Preceptorship 1 item Student list and grades 1984 - 1985 1 31 MedSci 511 Anatomy of the Trunk 2 items Course information, outline, and grades 1984 - 1985 1 32 MedSci 512 Physiology 2 items Course information, outline, and grades 1984 - 1985 1 33 MedSci 502 Directed Study 1 item Class list 1984 - 1985 1 34 MedSci 516 Cell Biology 4 items Course exams, grades, articles, correspondence 1984 - 1985 1 35 MedSci 520 Cell and Tissue Response to Injury 6 items Course information, outline, study guides, exams, grades and other materials 1983- 1986 2 36 Courses 3 items Courses offered, class lists, schedules, 1988 - 1989 2 37 Course evaluations 5 items Course evaluations, ratings summary, assessment forms, and correspondence 1988 - 1989 2 38 Course evaluations 1 item Course evaluations and instructor evaluations 1988 - 1989 2 39 Course evaluations 1 item Course evaluations and instructor evaluations 1988 - 1989 2 40 Series 3: Students 1972-1989 Entering class data 1 item Data and graphs on entering class 1972 - 1986 2 41 WAMI students lists 1 item Information on student lists, location, outline maps, addresses, and other information 1972 - 1988 2 42 Medical student stress study 1 item General information, questionnaire forms, and correspondence 1984 2 43 Medical student research summer project 1 item General information and questionnaire forms 1984 - 1985 2 44 Student progress committee minutes 1 item Minutes to student progress committee meetings 1984 - 1985 2 45 UW mailings to students 1 item Letters, information packets, and other materials sent to students by University of Washington 1984 - 1985 2 46 Student correspondence 3 items Letters to and from students. Also includes complaint letters from students 1984 - 1988 2 47 Student orientation 2 items Orientation letters and information 1984 - 1986 2 48 Student Medical Society (AMSA) 1 item Letters and information about the American Medical Student Association 1984 - 1988 2 49 Preceptorships 4 items Preceptor matching lists and correspondence 1985 - 1989 2 50 Medial student research training program (MSRTP) 3 items Project descriptions, applications, and correspondence 1987 - 1989 2 51 New students 3 items Information packets, address lists, and correspondence 1988 2 52 Interested students 1 item Correspondence with students interested in the WAMI program 1988 - 1989 2 53 Classroom/Class list 5 items Class roster lists and correspondence 1988 - 1989 2 54 Student schedules 2 items Class schedules, includes information packet for students 1987 - 1989 2 55 UI-WAMI student awards and honors 1 item List of student awardees 1985 2 56 Summer scholarship 1 item Information on summer scholarship on oncology 1988 2 57 Series 4: Faculty 1984-1989 WAMI faculty affiliate appointments 1 item Faculty appointment list and status 1984 2 58 Dr. Rourke correspondence 2 items Letters to and from Dr. Art Rourke 1984 - 1985 2 59 Affiliate faculty (UI) 1 item Preceptor list, correspondence, addition, changes and deletion forms 1986 - 1988 2 60 WAMI faculty minutes 1 item Faculty meeting minutes 1985 2 61 Faculty information 8 items Performance reviews, annual evaluations, surveys, faculty list, and correspondence 1985 - 1989 2 62 Dr. Michael Laskowski 3 items Correspondence with Dr. Laskowski, profile, progress report 1986 - 1989 3 63 Annual performance review 3 items Performance reviews, summary evaluation, and performance indicators 1979- 1989 3 64 Dr. DeSantis 3 items Correspondence from Dr. DeSantis, summary evaluation, curriculum vitae 1988 - 1989 3 65 Dr. McKean 3 items Correspondence from Dr. McKean, summary evaluations, NLM application application 1987 - 1989 3 66 Dr. Eroschenko 2 items Article copies, summary evaluations 1987 - 1989 3 67 Series 5: Admistrative/office files 1972-1990 Human resources 3 items Annual and sick leave reports, and evaluation 1979 - 1985 3 68 Human resources 1 item Annual and sick leave reports, employment applications, and other personnel documents 1987 - 1988 3 69 Human resources 1 item Annual and sick leave reports, employment applications, and other personnel documents 1987 - 1988 3 70 Coordinators 1 item Coordinators' agenda meeting 1984 3 71 Correspondence 6 items Interoffice memos and letters 1983 - 1985 3 72 Correspondence 1 item Interoffice memos and letters 1988 - 1989 3 73 Correspondence 1 item Interoffice memos and letters 1989 3 74 Admission information 2 items Letters to applicants and tuition information 1986 - 1989 3 75 Research guidelines and opportunities 1 item Research proposals, guidelines, biographical sketches, grant applications and other documents 1988 - 1990 3 76 Registration 1 item Registration samples, packet sheets, brochures, and schedules 1988 - 1989 3 77 Agreements, grants and contracts 1 item Idaho memo of agreement, FTE agreement, rate agreement, and cost transfer request 1975 - 1989 3 78 Policies, requirements and procedures 1 item Selected policies, requirements and procedures for medical students 1984 - 1988 3 79 UI publications 1 item UI newsletters and publications 1988 - 1989 3 80 University Register 1 item University Register issues 1984 - 1985 3 81 Curriculum support center 2 items Course listings and book lists, forms 1972 - 1989 3 82 Scholarships 1 item Scholarship information and report 1988 - 1989 3 83 Alumni office services 1 item Services offered by the alumni office 1985 3 84 AHEC 1 item Newsletters and letters 1988 3 85 Vehicles 4 items Applications, forms, parking permits, and rental 1984 - 1989 3 86 Equipment 1 item Property inventory, requests, manuals and brochures 1988 - 1989 3 87 Facilities 1 item Space and remodel request 1988 - 1989 3 88 Video tapes 1 item Video catalogue 1988 3 89 Series 6: Committee meetings minutes and reports 1984-1990 MSEC committee 1 item Meeting minutes 1984 - 1985 3 90 Curriculum committee 1 item Meeting minutes 1984 - 1985 4 91 Curriculum committee 1 item Meeting minutes 1984 - 1985 4 92 Academic affairs committee 1 item Meeting minutes 1985 4 93 Animal care committee 1 item Annual report, committee member list 1986 - 1987 4 94 UWSM regional affairs committee 1 item Newsletter and state report 1987 - 1988 4 95 Rural health education committee 1 item Townhall meeting minutes and correspondence 1988 4 96 Special health program committee 1 item Special health programs committee correspondence, presentation summary and members list 1988 - 1989 4 97 Annual report information 1 item Annual report, program information, and action plan 1988 - 1989 4 98 Meetings and workshops 1 item Faculty meeting minutes, agenda and other interoffice memos 1988 - 1989 4 99 Accreditation report 1 item Final accreditation report on curriculum 1989 4 100 UWSM comparative analysis 1 item Test comparisons and summary of student enrollments 1984 - 1985 4 101 Series 7: Events, programs and projects 1984-1989 MSEC retreat 2 items Summary and committee report on MSEC retreat 1985 4 102 UW legislative conference 1 item Additions to list of suggested guests to legislative conference 1988 4 103 WAMI events 5 items First raven lectureship, 14th annual WAMI, faculty retreat, UWSM conference, UI centennial, WSU catering, special occasion and conference planning guide 1985 - 1989 4 104 Public health programs 1 item Brochures on graduate programs in environmental health at UW 1989 4 105 Rehab program 1 item Chromic care/rehabilitation medicine graduation requirements 1984 4 106 Professional studies program 1 item Proposed new rules on professional studies program 1984 4 107 ISMS projects 1 item Student list, paper on independent study in medical science 1989 4 108 Series 8: Photographs 1972-2016 UW class of 1973 1 item People and batch photos 1973 4 109 UW class of 1974 1 item People and batch photos 1974 4 110 UW class of 1975 1 item People and batch photos 1975 4 111 UW class of 1976 1 item People and batch photos 1976 4 112 UW class of 1977 1 item People and batch photos 1977 4 113 WSU class of 1978 1 item People and batch photos 1978 4 114 WSU class of 1979 1 item People and batch photos 1979 4 115 E-06 photos 1 item People and batch photos 2004 - 2011 4 116 E-08 photos 1 item People and classroom photos 2008 4 117 E-09 photos 1 item People and batch photos 2009 - 2010 4 118 E-10 photos 1 item People and batch photos 2010 - 2011 4 119 Class photos 1 item People and batch photos 2011 - 2012 4 120 UW class of 1972 1 item People and batch photos 1972 4 121 WSU faculty 1 item People and batch photos 1972 - 1981 4 122 Graduation - Seattle photos 1 item People and batch photos 2012 - 2016 4 123 E-13 photos 1 item People 2013 4 124 WSU photos 1 item People 1996 4 125 E-06 orientation and picnic photos 1 item Orientation and picnic photos 2006 4 126 E-05 photos 1 item Brendan's farewell party 2006 4 127 Student photos 1 item Orientation, picnic and class photos 1995 - 1996 4 128 Photos 1 item People at Morrill Hall and on campus 1987 - 1996 4 129 E-93 photos 1 item People and class photos 1994 - 1995 4 130 Student photos 1 item People and class photos 1996 4 131 Student photos 1 item People and class and student photos undated 4 132 E-04 white coat photos 1 item White coat photos undated 4 133 CD-ROM pics and video copies 5 items 2010 WAMI class video and rafting, E-07 classroom construction and class pictures, E-06 white coat and class pictures, faculty retirement 2006 - 2010 4 134 Series 9: Scrapbooks 1971-1997 Book 1 1 item People and photos, correspondence, press releases, newspaper clippings, WAMI in its experimental years 1971 - 1975 5 1 Book 2 1 item People and photos, correspondence, press releases, newspaper clippings 1975 - 1978 5 2 Book 3 1 item People and photos, correspondence, press releases, newspaper clippings, newsletters, and personal letters 1975 - 1986 6 3 Book 4 1 item People and photos, correspondence, press releases, newspaper clippings, newsletters, and personal letters 1946 - 1997 6 4 Book 5 1 item People and photos, correspondence, press releases, newspaper clippings, newsletters, and personal letters 1979 - 1987 7 5 Series 10: Financial Records Budget Information 17 items Correspondence and financial information on WAMI program budgets, endowments, and fiscal reports 1988-1990 8 135 Financial Aid 18 items Blank forms and informational documents for student financial aid 1989-1990 8 136 Scholarship Report 1 items Report and "Thank You" card 1989-1990 8 137 Application for Research Fellowship 1 items Information on "Research Training Fellowships for Medical Students" from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute 1990-1991 8 138 Budget Information 14 items Correspondence and reports for WAMI program budgets 1991 8 139 Budget Information 56 items Budget requests, reports, and correspondence for the WAMI program 1989-1991 8 140 Financial Aid 30 items Financial aid information, forms, and correspondence 1990-1991 8 141 Budget / Correspondence 24 items Correspondence about salary, grants, and other program budget changes 1987-1988 8 142 Budget Book 1 items Organized budget book for the WAMI program, including travel and operation allocations 1987 8 143 JFAC 19 items Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee correspondence and meeting information on WAMI program budget allocations 1987-1988 8 144 Financial Aid 10 items Financial Aid forms and office correspondence 1987-1988 8 145 Memorial Trust Funds and Scholarships 1 items Correspondence and gift receipts for the establishment of a memorial trust fund and scholarship 1986-1987 8 146 Series 11: Courses MED-SCI 504:02 Human Sexuality 12 items Course materials for the "Human Sexuality" class, combination of two folders with the same labeling 1983-1988 8 147 MED-SCI 505 Preceptorship 15 items Course information and materials for the "Medical Preceptorship" program offered through WAMI 1987-1989 8 148 MED-SCI 510 Histology 51 items Course information and materials for the "Histology" class offered through WAMI 1989-1990 8 149 MED-SCI 510 Histology 5 items "Histology" course bound booklets on the syllabus and class exercises 1989-1990 8 150 MED-SCI 510 Histology 238 items Course information and materials for the "Histology" class offered through WAMI 1989-1990 8 151 MED-SCI 510 Histology 171 items Course information and materials for the "Histology" class offered through WAMI 1986-1988 8 152 MED-SCI 511 Anatomy of the Trunk 2 items Course information and materials for the "Anatomy of the Trunk" and "Embryology" class offered through WAMI 1990 8 153 MED-SCI 511 Anatomy of the Trunk 13 items Course information and materials for the "Anatomy of the Trunk" and "Embryology" class, including wrapped book "Study Guide for Gross Anatomy and Embryology" 1988-1989 8 154 MED-SCI 511 Anatomy of the Trunk 6 items WAMI logistics and course information for the "Anatomy of the Truck" class 1986-1988 8 155 MED-SCI 512 Physiology I 143 items Course information and materials for the "Physiology" class, first half of the original folder 1990 8 156 MED-SCI 512 Physiology II 143 items Course materials for the "Physiology" class, second half of the original folder 1990 8 157 MED-SCI 512 Physiology 126 items Course information and materials for the "Physiology" class offered through WAMI 1987-1989 8 158 MED-SCI 512 Mech in Physiol. & Pharm. 73 items Course information and materials for "Mechanics of Cell Physiology" classes offered through WAMI 1979-1988 8 159 MED-SCI 513 ICM I 132 items Course information, teaching materials, and assignments for the "Introduction to Clinical Medicine I" class offered through WAMI 1989-1991 8 160 MED-SCI 513 ICM I 37 items Logistics and information for the "Introduction to Clinical Medicine I" class offered through WAMI 1988-1989 9 161 MED-SCI 513 ICM I 19 items WAMI logistics for the "Introduction of Clinical Medicine" courses offered through WAMI 1987-1988 9 162 MED-SCI 514/524 Biochemistry 38 items Course information and materials for the "Biochemistry" class, combination of two folders with the same labeling 1987-1991 9 163 MED-SCI 514 Molecular & Cell Biology 4 items Course information and materials for the "Molecular and Cellular Biology" class offered through WAMI 1987 9 164 MED-SCI 515 Ages of Man 45 items Course information and materials for the "Ages of Man" class, combination of two folders with the same labeling 1986-1988 9 165 MED-SCI 516/526 SHB I 200 items Course materials for the "Systems of Human Behavior" class, first half of the original folder 1990-1991 9 166 MED-SCI 516/526 SHB II 266 items Course materials for the "Systems of Human Behavior" class, second half of the original folder 1990-1991 9 167 MED-SCI 520 Curriculum 105 items Course information and assignments for the "Cell and Tissue Response to Injury" class 1988-1991 9 168 MED-SCI 520 Curriculum 67 items Course information and evaluations for the "Cell and Tissue Response to Injury" class through the University of Washington 1989-1990 9 169 MED-SCI 520 Response to Injury 104 items Course information and materials for the "Cell and Tissue Response to Injury" class offered through WAMI 1987-1988 9 170 HuBio 520 Common Final I 17 items Final exams taken by students for MED-SCI 520, no grading marks, first half of original folder undated 9 171 HuBio 520 Common Final II 17 items Final exams taken by students for MED-SCI 520, no grading marks, second half of original folder undated 9 172 MED-SCI 521 NHID 73 items Course information, assignments, and materials for the "Natural History of Infectious Diseases" class offered through WAMI 1990-1991 9 173 MED-SCI 521 NHID 50 items Course information and materials for the "Natural History of Infectious Diseases" class offered through WAMI 1987-1990 9 174 MED-SCI 521 Syllabus 1 items Syllabus and course material for the "Natural History of Infectious Diseases" class from the University of Washington 1991 9 175 MED-SCI 522 ICM II 4 items Syllabus and class materials for the "Introduction to Clinical Medicine II" course offered through WAMI 1990-1991 9 176 MED-SCI 522 ICM II 30 items Course information and materials for the "Introduction to Clinical Medicine II" class offered through WAMI 1988-1990 9 177 MED-SCI 522 ICM II 18 items Course logistics and materials for the "Introduction to Clinical Medicine II" class offered through WAMI 1983-1988 9 178 MED-SCI 523 Immunology 160 items Course syllabus and materials for the "Immunology" class offered through WAMI 1991 9 179 MED-SCI 523 Immunology 8 items WAMI logistics for the "Immunology" class 1987-1990 9 180 Human Biology 526 65 items Course information and materials from "Current Issues in Behavioral Medicine "for the Human Biology 526 class offered through WAMI 1990-1991 9 181 Human Biology 526 171 items Course information and materials from "Systems of Human Behavior "for the Human Biology 526 class offered through WAMI 1990-1991 9 182 Human Biology 526 138 items Course materials from "DNA and RNA" for the Human Biology 526 class offered through WAMI 1990-1991 9 183 MED-SCI 530 Epidemiology 117 items Course information and materials from "Epidemiology and Biostatistics" for the Human Biology 530 class offered through WAMI 1984-1990 9 184 MED-SCI 530 Epidemiology 107 items Course information, teaching materials, and assignments for the "Epidemiology" class offered through WAMI 1988-1989 10 185 MED-SCI 530 Epidemiology 26 items Course materials for the "Epidemiology" class offered through WAMI. Combined materials from two folders. 1987 10 186 MED-SCI 531 HNENT 6 items Course information and materials for the "Head, Neck, Ears, Nose, and Throat" class offered through WAMI 1991 10 187 MED-SCI 531 HNENT 17 items Course materials and WAMI logistics for the "Head, Neck, Ears, Nose, and Throat" Anatomy class 1989-1990 10 188 MED-SCI 532 Nervous System 180 items Course information and materials for the "Human Nervous System Laboratory" syllabus 1989-1991 10 189 MED-SCI 532 Nervous System 107 items Course materials for the "Nervous System" class offered through WAMI 1988-1990 10 190 MED-SCI 532 Nervous System 17 items Course materials and WAMI logistics for the "Nervous System" class 1986-1988 10 191 MED-SCI 533 SHB 55 items Course information and materials for the "Systems of Human Behaviors" class offered through WAMI 1989-1990 10 192 MED-SCI 533 SHB 53 items Course information and materials for the "Systems of Human Behaviors" class offered through WAMI 1986-1990 10 193 MED-SCI 535 ICM III 7 items Course information and materials for the "Introduction to Clinical Medicine III" class offered through WAMI 1991 10 194 MED-SCI 535 ICM III 9 items WAMI logistics and course materials for the "Introduction to Clinical Medicine III" class 1988-1990 10 195 MED-SCI 535 ICM III 4 items WAMI correspondence, articles, and advertising in The Argonaut newspaper. Vol 90 No 44, Vol 90 No 45, and Vol 90 No 47 removed due to being duplicates of the digitized Argonaut collection 1986-1988 10 196 Course Evaluations I 154 items Evaluation forms for courses and instructors from WAMI programs. First half of original folder. 1989-1990 10 197 Course Evaluations II 110 items Evaluation forms for courses and instructors from WAMI programs. Second half of original folder. 1989-1990 10 198 Course Evaluations 66 items Evaluation forms for courses from WAMI programs 1990-1991 10 199 Course Evaluations 53 items Evaluation forms for courses and instructors from WAMI programs 1991 10 200 Course Materials 14 items Lists of books and CSC materials used for WAMI courses. Combined materials from two folders 1989-1991 10 201 Courses 23 items Correspondence and class rosters for upcoming WAMI program courses 1987-1988 10 202 Evaluations I 44 items Forms and notes for course and teacher evaluations in the WAMI program 1987-1988 10 203 Evaluations II 100 items Forms and notes for course and teacher evaluations in the WAMI program 1987-1988 10 204 Evaluations III 74 items Forms and notes for course and teacher evaluations in the WAMI program 1987-1988 10 205 Series12: Students Prospective Students 15 items Statistics for prospective students for the WAMI program 1985-1987 10 206 Information Requests I 111 items Correspondence with potential students and school offices in response to requests for information on the WAMI program 1984-1988 10 207 Information Requests II 30 items Correspondence with potential students for information about the WAMI program 1989-1990 10 208 Course Rosters 11 items Course rosters in Medical Science and registration information for the 1989-1990 semester 1989-1990 10 209 Students - New 23 items Student information for the WAMI program at the University of Idaho and pamphlets on Moscow and the Palouse. Combined materials from two folders. 1990 11 210 Students - Former 33 items Lists of graduating students information, medical student directory, and the University of Washington School of Medicine 1991 Institute of Doctoral Hoods and the Physician's Oath Ceremony. Combined materials from two folders. 1989-1991 11 211 Student Information 23 items List of student information, including address of the time, degree, and birthdates. Also has Medical Students Association information. 1986-1990 11 212 Student Correspondence 21 items Correspondence and documents shared with students, such as semester information and fellowship opportunities 1989-1990 11 213 Student Correspondence 66 items Information for new students at the University of Idaho and Washington State University under the WAMI program 1990-1991 11 214 Student Schedules 118 items Weekly schedules, revisions, and course times for WAMI programs 1989-1990 11 215 Student Schedules 87 items Weekly schedules, revisions, and course times for WAMI programs 1990-1991 11 216 Preceptorships 20 items Correspondence and student match lists for preceptorship opportunities 1987-1990 11 217 Preceptorships 83 items Forms and informational materials for medical student preceptorships 1990-1991 11 218 MSRTP 75 items Applications and correspondence for the Medical Student Research Training Program 1989 11 219 MSRTP 86 items Correspondence, informational materials, and forms for the Medical Student Research Training Program 1990-1991 11 220 Orientation 32 items Correspondence and informational materials for University of Idaho WAMI orientation 1989-1990 11 221 Student Medical Society 11 items Information and correspondence about the Student Medical Society and American Academy of Family Physicians, including student membership applications 1990-1991 11 222 Class Schedules 15 items Lists and scheduling plans for WAMI courses 1990-1991 11 223 Interested Students 90 items Correspondence with information to prospective students 1990-1991 11 224 Interested Students 28 items Correspondence and materials for students interested in the WAMI program 1987-1988 11 225 Class Schedules 22 items Semester schedules and class times available for the WAMI program at the University of Idaho 1987-1988 11 226 Students 50 items Documents and information for students in the WAMI program 1986-1988 11 227 Students - New 22 items Correspondence to accepted students joining the WAMI program 1988 11 228 Students - Former 12 items Correspondence and statistics of graduating students from the WAMI program 1986-1987 11 229 Student Schedules 61 items Weekly schedules, revisions, and course times for WAMI programs 1988 11 230 Series 13: Faculty Mark DeSantis 7 items Correspondence and Curriculum Vitae from Mark DeSantis, former University of Idaho professor with WAMI 1989 11 231 Mark Desantis 60 items Correspondence to/from Mark DeSantis, professor with the University of Idaho WAMI, on program matters such as admissions and other universities 1987-1988 11 232 Thomas Bell 57 items Correspondence to/from Thomas Bell, the vice president for Academic Affairs and Research for the WAMI program 1988-1990 11 233 Thomas Bell 32 items Correspondence to/from Thomas Bell, reports, and research plans 1987-1988 11 234 Faculty Evaluation 32 items WAMI faculty workload survey and blank evaluation forms 1989-1990 11 235 Affiliate Faculty - University of Idaho 24 items Faculty members associated with the WAMI program, including correspondence and Curriculum Vitae 1987-1990 11 236 Thomas McKean 10 items Research applications from Thomas McKean, professor for WAMI Medical Program 1989 11 237 Michael Laskowski I 120 items Correspondence and documents to/from Mike Laskowski with his work as professor and director of the WAMI Medical Program at the University of Idaho and Washington State University. First half of original folder. 1989-1990 12 238 Michael Laskowski II 125 items Correspondence and documents to/from Mike Laskowski with his work as professor and director of the WAMI Medical Program at the University of Idaho and Washington State University. Second half of original folder. 1989-1990 12 239 Laskowski, M. I 120 items Correspondence to and from Michael Laskowski about faculty, students, and the WAMI program. First half of original folder 1990-1991 12 240 Laskowski, M. II 116 items Correspondence to and from Michael Laskowski about faculty, students, and the WAMI program. Second half of original folder. 1990-1991 12 241 Mike Laskowski 67 items Correspondence from Michael Laskowski on WAMI policies, students, and programs 1988-1991 12 242 Annual Performance Review 26 items Correspondence and forms for faculty evaluations and excellence awards 1989-1991 12 243 Gregory Bohach 12 items Correspondence and faculty status about Gregory Bohach 1988-1990 12 244 McKean 190 items Correspondence and documents from acting director of the WAMI program 1987-1988 12 245 Personnel 43 items Forms and correspondence on hiring, workload, and staff permissions 1987-1988 12 246 WAMI Faculty 7 items Correspondence and reports on various WAMI faculty members; Constance Brumm, Dale Everson, Philip Mohan, Steven Meier, Reney Johnson, Robert Gregory, and Dave Olsen. Combined materials from smaller folders. 1988-1990 12 247 Faculty Information 25 items Correspondence to faculty and articles on problem-based learning 1990-1991 12 248 Victor Eroschenko 28 items Correspondence to/from Victor Eroschenko, professor with the University of Idaho for WAMI 1987-1988 12 249 Series 14: Administrative/Office Files Miscellaneous WAMI Documents I 5 items Correspondence about WAMI faculty spaces, textbook requirements for medical science classes, computer services at the University of Idaho, and purchased inventory for the WAMI program. Combined materials from smaller folders. 1989-1990 12 250 Miscellaneous WAMI Documents II 5 items Correspondence on clerkships, draft of committee recommendations, correspondence on WAMI faculty meetings, vaccine budgets, and the AHEC program. Combined materials from smaller folders. 1988-1989 12 251 Registration Samples 16 items Blank staff registration permit forms and the 1989 Registrant's Listing, and enrollment and registration statistics and correspondence. Combined materials of two folders. 1987-1990 12 252 Research Guidelines and Opportunities 24 items Blank forms for research and peer review, the University of Idaho's "Idaho Research" bulletin, correspondence and newsletters on the Idaho Research Foundation, including the "Internation News" newsletter from International Programs Office and "Idaho Research" from the University of Idaho's Research Office. Combined materials from two folders. 1987-1991 12 253 UWSM Correspondence 35 items Correspondence and documents between faculty on WAMI research and courses at the University of Washington School of Medicine 1988-1991 12 254 UWSM 28 items Correspondence and policy materials on courses and research from the University of Washington School of Medicine 1981-1991 12 255 Van Rentals 21 items Correspondence and forms for University of Idaho owned vans. Combined materials from two folders. 1986-1996 12 256 University of Idaho 18 items Documents and correspondence from the University of Idaho and the WAMI program 1989-1991 12 257 WSU 38 items Documents and correspondence from Washington State University and WAMI program. Combined materials from two folders. 1987-1991 12 258 Grade Change 23 items Correspondence and course information on grading, materials with student IDs and grades removed 1989-1991 12 259 Tutor Evaluations 15 items Evaluation forms from tutors on student improvements 1987 12 260 Research Proposal Pending 18 items Forms and documentation for pending research projects under WAMI at the University of Idaho 1990 12 261 Research Proposal Pending 96 items Forms and documentation for pending research projects under WAMI at the University of Idaho 1987-1989 12 262 Inventory 59 items Budget and property inventory lists for the WAMI program 1989-1990 12 263 Travel Requisitions R 35 items Travel schedules and sign-up forms for a WAMI faculty conference at Rosario Resort 1988 12 264 Property Inventory 51 items Purchase orders and inventory lists for WAMI property at the University of Idaho 1986-1988 12 265 Equipment 52 items Inventory lists of equipment for WAMI 1977-1984 12 266 UWSM Inventory 54 items Inventory lists for University of Washington School of Medicine property 1980-1984 12 267 Grade Changes 8 items Correspondence and notes for grading procedures 1988 12 268 Accreditation Report 46 items Reports, correspondence, and mission statements for the WAMI program and accreditation survey 1987-1988 13 269 Interoffice Correspondence 42 items Correspondence on various matters under the WAMI program 1987 13 270 Equipment 9 items Correspondence and forms for WAMI equipment orders 1987 13 271 University of Idaho 31 items Correspondence and documents for University of Idaho WAMI program computer services, food and safety, and other amenities 1986-1987 13 272 UW Programs Affecting Idaho 34 items Pamphlets and correspondence for medical programs and student decisions, such as the Student Progress Committee and student leave of absences 1987 13 273 UWSM Correspondence I 100 items Correspondence to/from the University of Washington School of Medicine and WAMI programs 1987-1988 13 274 UWSM Correspondence II 115 items Correspondence to/from the University of Washington School of Medicine and WAMI programs 1987-1988 13 275 Books 14 items Textbook order forms and consignments 1987 13 276 Long Range Plans 53 items University of Idaho and WAMI program accomplishments and action plans 1981-1988 13 277 Memo of Agreement 5 items Memorandums of Agreement between the University of Washington and the other universities under the WAMI program 1975-1983 13 278 Series15: Committee Meetings, Minutes, and Reports Action Plans and Annual Report 11 items WAMI Medical Program's action plans and annuals reports 1989-1991 13 279 Meetings 111 items Correspondence and logistic planning for WAMI meetings, including attendance and hotel accommodations 1989-1990 13 280 Special Health Program Committee 11 items Correspondence and subcommittee reports for Special Health Programs under WAMI 1989-1990 13 281 Workshops / Meeting Arrangements 24 items Pamphlets from WSU, UW, and UI tours, and correspondence and documents for WAMI meetings 1989-1990 13 282 Meetings 78 items Materials and correspondence for various events hosted or attend ended by University of Idaho WAMI 1988-1991 13 283 Annual Report 11 items Annual reports for the WAMI Medical Education Program at WSU and UI 1989-1990 13 284 History of WAMI I 47 items Meeting minutes and correspondence to faculty on courses and policies for the WAMI program at the University of Idaho 1978-1986 13 285 History of WAMI II 47 items Meeting minutes and correspondence to faculty on courses and policies for the WAMI program at the University of Idaho 1978-1986 13 286 Legislators 27 items Correspondence and logistics for Legislative Conferences 1989-1991 13 287 UWSM Academic Affairs Committee 67 items Correspondence, meeting minutes, and new course registration forms from the University of Washington School of Medicine 1985-1988 13 288 UWSM Curriculum Committee 231 items Correspondence, meting agendas and minutes, and curriculum reports from the University of Washington School of Medicine 1987-1988 13 289 UWSM Executive Committee I 60 items Committee meeting agendas and correspondence, reports, and correspondence. First half of original folder. 1987-1988 13 290 UWSM Executive Committee II 48 items Committee meeting agendas and correspondence, reports, and correspondence. Second half of original folder. 1987-1988 13 291 UWSM Regional Affairs Committee 54 items Correspondence and committee minutes for the Regional Affairs office at the University of Washington for WAMI 1987-1988 14 292 UWSM Student Progress Committee 21 items Correspondence on student progress, such as academic difficulty, hiatuses, and honors 1987-1988 14 293 State Report 1 items "WAMI Regional Programs State Report" from the University of Washington School of Medicine 1987 14 294 Director Search Committee 41 items Correspondence and agendas of search committee meetings for appointing a new director for the University of Idaho WAMI program 1987-1988 14 295 Legislative Conferences 79 items Correspondence and organization materials for WAMI legislative conferences 1987-1988 14 296 Meetings 20 items Materials and correspondence for WAMI meetings such as the Dean's Council, Idaho Medical Association, and conferences 1987-1988 14 297 State Board of Education 11 items Budget planning from the Idaho State Board of Education and financial plans from the University of Idaho WAMI program 1987-1989 14 298 Series 16: Events, Programs, and Projects AHEC Programs 4 items Area Health Education Center for Western and Eastern Washington letters, fax correspondence, and programs associated with WAMI 1989 14 299 Grateful Med 20 items Informational documents and correspondence for medical computer programs such as Grateful Med, TOXNET, and MEDLARS 1989 14 300 ISMS Projects 15 items Independent Study in Medical Science blank forms and informational documents. Combined materials from two folders. 1987-1990 15 301 RHEC 16 items Rural Health Education Committee correspondence, student placement forms, and information. Combined materials from two folders. 1989-1991 15 302 WICHE 43 items Correspondence to students accepted into the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education exchange program to WAMI 1989-1990 15 303 Medical Scholars Summer Program 34 items Correspondence and attendance documents for the WAMI Medical Scholars Summer Program and participants 1990-1991 15 304 RUOP 114 items Rural/Underserved Opportunities Program correspondence and preceptorships, combined from two folders 1989-1991 15 305 Studies and Grants 3 items Correspondence and grant documentation for three studies; AHA Calcium Movements, March of Dimes Hazards, and AHA Diving Mammals. Combined materials from individual folders. 1987-1988 15 306 AHEC 38 items Correspondence and reports for the Area Health Education Center Regional Advisory Committee and Rural Health Education Center 1986-1988 15 307 Series 17: Photographs Picture Files 55 items Student photographs from WAMI and University of Washington School of Medicine classes, includes photographs and negatives 1986-1990 15 308 Picture Files 24 items Student photographs from WAMI and University of Washington School of Medicine classes, includes photographs and negatives 1985-1991 15 309