UW Medicine Campuses

Harborview Medical Center, as the only Level I adult and pediatric trauma center in the region, specializes in emergency and trauma-related medical education under UW Medicine. The curriculum emphasizes rapid assessment, resuscitation, and multidisciplinary team dynamics in high-stakes environments.

• Trauma Surgery: Intensive training in injury mechanisms, surgical interventions, and damage control resuscitation for polytrauma patients.
• Emergency Medicine: Courses on acute care, disaster response, and procedural skills like intubation and central line placement.
• Orthopedic Surgery: Focus on fracture management, joint reconstruction, and sports medicine, with cadaver labs for technique mastery.
• Burn Care: Specialized modules in thermal injury treatment, wound healing, and rehabilitation therapies.
• Critical Care: Advanced life support, mechanical ventilation, and sepsis management in ICU settings.
• Neurosurgery: Training in traumatic brain injury, spinal cord repair, and neurocritical care.
• Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Techniques for soft tissue repair, flap surgery, and aesthetic reconstruction post-trauma.
• Infectious Diseases: Emphasis on hospital-acquired infections, antibiotic stewardship, and outbreak control.
• Pain Management: Interventional procedures and pharmacological approaches for chronic and acute pain.
• Public Health and Injury Prevention: Community-based education on violence prevention, road safety, and epidemiology.

Students participate in 24/7 call rotations, gaining real-world experience in a safety-net hospital serving diverse, underserved populations. Simulation centers replicate trauma scenarios for skill refinement. Research integrates injury biomechanics, outcomes analysis, and policy advocacy. Elective options include international trauma care and forensics. The program promotes equity in healthcare delivery, with cultural competency training. Over 250 hours of didactic sessions cover evidence-based guidelines from ATLS and ACLS. Interprofessional simulations enhance communication. Graduates excel in trauma fellowships, equipped with resilience and expertise for global health challenges. Harborview's legacy in pioneering trauma systems underscores its role in shaping future leaders in acute care medicine.

The UW Medical Center - Montlake serves as the primary hub for advanced medical education within UW Medicine, offering a comprehensive curriculum focused on clinical training and research integration. Students engage in hands-on learning across various specialties, emphasizing patient-centered care and innovative therapies.

• Internal Medicine: Rotations cover cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, and pulmonology, with emphasis on diagnostic skills and chronic disease management.
• Surgery: Includes general surgery, transplant surgery, and minimally invasive techniques, providing exposure to operating room protocols and postoperative care.
• Pediatrics: Focuses on child health, developmental disorders, and pediatric emergencies, integrating family medicine principles.
• Obstetrics and Gynecology: Courses explore prenatal care, labor and delivery, gynecologic oncology, and reproductive health.
• Psychiatry: Addresses mental health disorders, psychotherapy, and psychopharmacology in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Neurology and Neurosurgery: Training in stroke management, epilepsy, and brain tumor interventions.
• Oncology: Multidisciplinary approach to cancer treatment, including chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy.
• Emergency Medicine: High-volume simulations for trauma, acute illnesses, and triage decision-making.
• Radiology: Interpretation of imaging modalities like MRI, CT, and ultrasound for diagnostic accuracy.
• Anesthesiology: Perioperative management, pain control, and critical care ventilation techniques.

This campus facilitates interprofessional education, where medical students collaborate with nursing, pharmacy, and allied health professionals. Research opportunities abound in areas like genomics, regenerative medicine, and precision health, supported by state-of-the-art labs. Elective courses allow customization in global health, ethics, and health policy. The curriculum spans preclinical sciences to advanced clerkships, preparing graduates for residency and leadership in healthcare. Community outreach programs integrate public health education, addressing disparities in urban populations. Overall, Montlake's programs foster evidence-based practice, lifelong learning, and compassionate care, with over 300 hours of simulation training annually. Faculty mentorship ensures personalized development, culminating in capstone projects on healthcare innovation.

UW Medical Center - Northwest provides specialized medical education in community-based and elective settings within UW Medicine, focusing on primary care, geriatrics, and outpatient management. The curriculum bridges hospital and ambulatory care, preparing students for comprehensive patient encounters.

• Family Medicine: Rotations in preventive care, chronic disease management, and holistic family health.
• Geriatrics: Courses on aging processes, dementia care, and palliative medicine for elderly populations.
• Internal Medicine Outpatient: Emphasis on ambulatory diagnostics, hypertension, diabetes, and wellness counseling.
• Cardiology: Non-invasive assessments, echocardiography, and lifestyle interventions for heart disease.
• Endocrinology: Management of thyroid disorders, metabolic syndromes, and hormonal therapies.
• Rheumatology: Training in autoimmune diseases, joint injections, and immunomodulatory treatments.
• Gastroenterology: Endoscopy procedures, IBS management, and liver disease education.
• Pulmonology: Asthma, COPD care, and pulmonary function testing in outpatient clinics.
• Behavioral Health: Integrated mental health screening, counseling, and substance use disorders.
• Women's Health: Menopause management, breast health, and preventive gynecology services.

This campus offers longitudinal clerkships, allowing students to follow patients over time for continuity of care experience. Community clinics provide exposure to diverse socioeconomic groups, enhancing cultural humility. Research opportunities include population health studies and telemedicine innovations. Electives cover sports medicine, dermatology, and nutrition. The program includes 200+ hours of patient interaction simulations and virtual reality tools for procedure practice. Faculty emphasize evidence-based guidelines from AAFP and ACP. Interprofessional teams include social workers and dietitians for holistic training. Graduates are adept at preventive medicine and chronic care coordination, ideal for primary care residencies. Northwest's suburban setting facilitates rural health electives, addressing workforce shortages. Overall, it cultivates empathetic, efficient practitioners ready for modern healthcare demands.

Valley Medical Center, a key UW Medicine affiliate, delivers medical education centered on suburban healthcare delivery, emergency services, and surgical specialties. The curriculum highlights accessible care in growing communities, integrating technology and patient safety.

• General Surgery: Training in appendectomies, hernia repairs, and laparoscopic procedures.
• Emergency Medicine: Triage, minor procedures, and community emergency response.
• Obstetrics: Labor support, cesarean sections, and newborn resuscitation.
• Pediatrics: Well-child visits, vaccinations, and common childhood illnesses.
• Orthopedics: Outpatient fracture care, arthroscopy, and physical therapy integration.
• Urology: Stone management, prostate health, and minimally invasive surgeries.
• ENT (Otolaryngology): Sinus procedures, tonsillectomies, and head-neck diagnostics.
• Anesthesiology: Regional blocks, sedation, and perioperative monitoring.
• Pathology: Biopsy interpretation and lab medicine in a community context.
• Health Informatics: Electronic health records, data analytics, and quality improvement projects.

Students engage in resident-supervised rotations, focusing on high-volume, common conditions. The center's birthing unit offers robust OB/GYN training, while its ED provides diverse case exposure. Research encompasses surgical outcomes and health disparities in South King County. Electives include bariatrics and sleep medicine. With 150 hours of procedural simulations, learners master skills via OSCEs. Faculty promote ACGME competencies like professionalism and systems-based practice. Community partnerships enable public health initiatives on obesity and access. Interprofessional rounds foster teamwork. Graduates gain versatility for community hospital roles or urban residencies. Valley's expansion supports advanced training in robotics and telehealth. It emphasizes compassionate, efficient care, preparing physicians for evolving suburban needs and collaborative practice in integrated systems.