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 Responds to COVID-19

The Coronavirus presents an unusual challenge with a lot of extra stress that all of us are experiencing in one way or another. This is surely true at MEDEX Northwest, especially when there are so many things that are beyond the program’s control. We are responsible for the education of [...]

Betty Stewart PA-C Receives National Recognition as AAPA Distinguished Fellow

Betty L. Stewart of MEDEX Northwest has been recognized as a Distinguished Fellow of AAPA for going above and beyond in service to her community and profession. She practices as a Clinical Coordinator at MEDEX and has been a PA for 22 years.

Kari Bernard Selected for AAPA-PAEA Research Fellowship

Kari Bernard MS, PA-C, DFM-MEDEX faculty and site director of Anchorage campus is one of the three faculty nationally that have been selected for the prestigious AAPA-PAEA Research Fellowship 2019-2020 Cohort.

Welcoming Those Who Resonate With The MEDEX Mission

Stories of character and conviction are common among the incoming MEDEX class of 2019. Each has been selected for some trait that will further the MEDEX mission. Now must start the hard work of studying to become a physician assistant. See you at graduation in August of 2021.

MEDEX Information Sessions are Now Open!

MEDEX Northwest hosts information sessions each year where applicants have the opportunity to learn about the program and admissions process. Dates, times and locations are posted under Applicants/Information Sessions once they are scheduled.  MEDEX Application Cycle    The MEDEX application cycle launches annually on May 1st with a deadline of September 1st.   [...]

Degree Changes at MEDEX for the 2018/19 Application Cycle

In 2021, PA education will be undergoing a change nationally. At this time, all PA programs must grant master’s degrees at the completion of the program. With this shift coming in just a few years, MEDEX is taking steps to meet this change in the upcoming application cycles.

New MEDEX Graduates Celebrate End of Studies

Each year MEDEX Northwest educates over 100 physician assistants across four sites, and 2016 added new alumni to the ranks of over 2,200 prior graduates. With four graduation ceremonies taking place over two weeks, a summary review of the highlights reminds us what it takes to become a PA.

MEDEX Course 580 Now Open: Homelessness in Seattle

Starting on January 5th MEDEX will sponsor a 10-week interprofessional  course for UW students in the Health Sciences. Others may participate remotely as all lectures will be live streamed via the MEDEX YouTube Channel. To register and for more details, visit the course website.

MEDEX Degree Options Have Changed in Spokane and Anchorage!

In 2021, PA education will be undergoing a change nationally. At this time, all PA programs must grant master’s degrees at the completion of the program. With this shift coming in just a few years, MEDEX is taking steps to meet this change.