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The most striking thing I've noticed in my brief time here is how much people love working here and believe in the UW medicine mission, even when times are tough.
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Brian Palen
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June 18
Brian Palen appointed to AASM Sleep Medicine Fellowship Directors Council Steering Committee
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Erin Kross
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June 17
Improving advance care planning among older adults
Faculty, Research
Nazem Akoum
Nazem Akoum
June 17
Nazem Akoum receives 2026 Resident Scholarship Mentor Award
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Scott McClelland
Scott McClelland
June 16
Scott McClelland receives 2026 House Staff Fellowship Mentor Award
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Greg roth
Greg roth
June 16
Gregory Roth joins Provost's Academy
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Ben Young
Ben Young
June 16
Benjamin Young appointed inaugural director of interventional pulmonary
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QI education series logo (decorative)
June 15
Department of Medicine Quality Improvement Education Series
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Erin Kross
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May Reed
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Dr. Santiago Neme
Dr. Santiago Neme
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Dr. Helen Chu
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