Richard M. Tucker WWAMI Excellence in Teaching Awards

Since 1998, the Department of Medicine has selected physicians to receive the WWAMI Excellence in Teaching Award, from nominations submitted by students, residents, and faculty in Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho.

In 2009 the award was renamed to honor the late Dr. Richard Tucker, who was the Wenatchee site coordinator and served as an infectious diseases specialist and director for quality and education at the Wenatchee Valley Medical Center.

The Department is pleased to announce the 2025 recipients of the Richard M. Tucker WWAMI Excellence in Teaching Awards, recognizing true enthusiasm and dedication in providing outstanding teaching and service to medical students.

2025 recipients:

• Tyler Birch (Idaho)
• Nate Cook (Montana)
• Melissa (Moe) Hagman (Idaho)
• Hannah Hall (Wyoming)
• Kristin Mitchell (Alaska)
• Dan Mitchell (Montana)
• Michele O’Fallon (Alaska)
• Olivia Roehling (Idaho)
• Judith Son (Washington)
• Michael Stewart (Spokane)