News & Events
Announcements, updates, posts, invitations, and stories linked to the daily aspects of MEDEX Northwest, its five campuses, its place in the UW Medicine’s Department of Family Medicine, and its leading role in the field of PA education.
MEDEX Northwest Admissions and Student Services Team Recipients of 2025 UW Award of Excellence
The MEDEX Northwest Admissions and Student Services Team will receive a Distinguished Staff Award at the 2025 UW Distinguished Staff Awards of Excellence ceremony to be held in Meany Hall at 3:30 p.m. on June 12 on the UW Seattle campus.
Kelly Willett – Veterans Caucus Scholar
MEDEX is pleased to announce that during the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) annual conference on Monday, May 19th, Kelly Willett of Anchorage Class 16 was awarded the 2025 Veterans Caucus Society of Air Force Physician Assistants Scholarship during the Veterans Caucus AAPA Memorial Ceremony.
Replenishing and Rebuilding at the 2025 MEDEX Northwest Retreat
Colleagues new and old from across the three-state and five-campus spread that is MEDEX—Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, Anchorage and Kona—gathered on the UW Seattle campus (March 24-28, 2025) to catch up, unplug and get down to the business of building MEDEX 2.0.
2025 MEDEX Northwest Student Scholarships
We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 MEDEX Northwest Student Scholarships. There are seven scholarship categories, each named after an individual of particular importance to the MEDEX Northwest PA program and its history. Congratulations to all!
Angel Adams – NHSC Scholar
MEDEX is pleased to share the news that Clinical Year student Angel Adams (Kona Class 4) was recently awarded the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship, a very significant accomplishment and commitment.
A Change of Leadership at MEDEX Northwest
The new year at MEDEX Northwest begins with the announcement of a significant change in program leadership. Terry Scott, MPA, PA-C, DFAAPA, has transitioned out of the role of Program Director, a position he has held since 2011, and Section Head, held since 2015.
Remembering MEDEX Class 5 Alumnus Jim Davidson (August 21, 1946 – December 5, 2024)
MEDEX Northwest recognizes the passing of Seattle Class 5 graduate James Arthur Davidson on Thursday, December 5, 2024, in Tacoma, Washington.
Celebrating Dr. Richard Smith’s Birthday: A Sweet Legacy of Health Care Innovation and Chocolate Mousse
October 13 marks MEDEX Northwest founder Dr. Richard Smith’s birthday. If given the choice, we’re certain he’d skip the birthday cake and dive right into a rich, velvety mousse au chocolat.
The Governor Who Made PA Practice Possible
As we reflect on the passing of Governor Evans on September 20, 2024, at the age of 98, we honor his contributions to healthcare innovation in Washington in general, and his support of MEDEX Northwest and the PA profession specifically.
Remembering Dr. Tim Evans: MEDEX Colleague and Friend
We’re taking time here at MEDEX Northwest to remember with fondness and gratitude our longtime colleague and friend Tim Evans, MD, Ph.D., FACP, who passed away in Seattle on September 3, 2024 at the age of 77.
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