MEDEX

A UW team treats a patient at the Skagit Valley free clinic.

October 2, 2017

UW volunteers to staff dental clinic Oct. 7 in Skagit County

Dentistry and MEDEX physician-assistant students work in concert for uninsured people

December 16, 2016

UW creates homelessness course to parallel Tent City stay

In concert with the University of Washington's hosting of Seattle's Tent City 3, which begins this weekend, the school's training program for physician assistants will offer a "Homelessness in Seattle" academic course to UW's Health Sciences stu

October 24, 2016

Physician-assistant trainees care for Tacoma’s downtrodden

Since 2014, the physician assistant students of the MEDEX Northwest Tacoma site have sponsored a homeless health project in partnership with Urban Grace Church.

July 13, 2016

Act III: Career skills coalesce for physician-assistant trainee

Al Noriega

July 1, 2016

4 months in an RV, delivering care on Coeur d’Alene’s streets

Delivering healthcare in a refurbished RV has an appeal far different than a clinic setting, says Kira Sandon.

June 7, 2016

Nearly a grad, Gambia native says patience shaped his path

Living with childhood injuries and persistent medical problems, Ismail Jatta cultivated patience that has served him well as a caregiver.

February 18, 2016

In providing care to Tacoma’s downtrodden, lessons abound

Two years ago, the UW's program for training physician-assistants, MEDEX, started a free clinic for the homeless in Tacoma, Washington. One Sunday a month, a group of student volunteers gives foot care to anyone who shows up.