Congratulations to UW CHWS Investigator Davis Patterson, who has been selected as the recipient of the Rural Medical Training Collaborative’s 2026 Leadership Award! This distinguished award recognizes Dr. Patterson’s exemplary leadership in advancing rural medical education, research and scholarship, while demonstrating a steadfast commitment to training and teaching healthcare professionals who are equipped to meet the unique challenges of rural communities.
Dr. Patterson was formally recognized at the 2026 Rural Medical Training Collaborative (RMTC) Annual Meeting this past April in Duluth, Minnesota (photo below). Additional information about the conference is available here.

