Northwest Native American Center of Excellence - NNACoE

03/16/2026

Learn more and apply!!

The College of Medicine is committed to supporting learners who aspire to become physicians.

Nmryaqs (pronounced en-MURR-ee-Ahks), meaning “medicine road” in the Spokane dialect of Interior Salish, is a free 10-month post-baccalaureate pathway program designed for aspiring physicians who are enrolled Tribal members.

The program supports the recruitment, training, retention, and success of future medical students. Scholars participate in the program from September through June on the WSU Spokane campus, with relocation support available for those coming to Spokane or surrounding Washington counties.

Participants who successfully complete the program receive conditional acceptance to the WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine MD program.

Each year, up to four scholars who are enrolled members of federally recognized Tribes and meet the college’s Washington residency or ties requirement are selected for this opportunity.

Learn more about how Nmryaqs is helping build the next generation of physicians and strengthening pathways to medicine.

To Apply/Learn More: https://medicine.wsu.edu/health-equity-office/pathway-programs/post-baccalaureate-pathway/

03/10/2026

Register for our Wy’east Medicine Webinar on March 16, 2026 from 12-1 PM PST ✨

Join us to hear from current Wy’east Medicine scholars about their experience, meet the Pathway Directors, and ask your questions to see if Wy’east Medicine would be a good fit for you!

Apply for the pathway and register for the webinar: https://www.nnacoe.org/wyeast-medicine-pathway

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03/02/2026

The Wy’east Medicine Pathway application is open now! ✨

Apply and register here: https://www.nnacoe.org/wyeast-medicine-pathway

Questions? Email us at wy’east@ohsu.edu and register for our Wy’east Medicine Webinar on March 16th from 12 - 1 PM PT.

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02/27/2026

This opportunity is for pre-med students on the physician pathway motivated to serve Native communities.

For more information: https://www.the-flip.org/pathways/path

To apply: https://fs10.formsite.com/2D3tYM/eilq6nhwyl/index
Applications due February 27th, 2026!

02/24/2026

1 day left to apply ✨ Submit your application and personal statement here: https://ohsu.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_er3kLUPV6irnczQ

Just over 1 week left to apply for the 2026 AI/AN Medical School Applicant Workshop! Applications are due by February 25, 2026 at 11:59pm pst. ✨

Apply here: https://www.nnacoe.org/medical-school-applicant-workshop

This year’s workshop will be held virtually on April 3, 2026, and participants will be scheduled to meet with a faculty member the following week (April 6-10) for individual personal statement review and mock interview sessions.

You will need to submit a complete personal statement along with your application, so get started writing today and contact Christina Uh at uhc@ohsu.edu if you have questions.

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02/20/2026

The Emergency Medicine with Rural and Indigenous Communities (emRIC) Indigenous Student Travel Scholarship provides support to attend the emRIC conference for 2026. This need-based scholarship is for Indigenous medical and dental students contributing to emergency care for rural and Indigenous communities and who would otherwise be unable to attend emRIC. Priority will be given to applicants who are first-time attendees of emRIC and who are students or residents.

The scholarship includes registration for emRIC conference 2026 and a travel stipend based on how far applicant has to travel (no more than $1000).

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through March 18th.
Selected scholarship recipients will be notified by March 20th.

Learn more and apply here: https://www.indiancountryecho.org/emric-2026/

02/19/2026

Exciting opportunities coming up for the Wy'east Medicine Pathway ✨

First up, register for our upcoming Wy’east Medicine Webinar on March 16, 2026 from 12 - 1pm pst!

Second, keep an eye out for the Wy'east Medicine application that will be opening on March 2, 2026!

Learn more, register and apply here: https://www.nnacoe.org/wyeast-medicine-pathway

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02/17/2026

Just over 1 week left to apply for the 2026 AI/AN Medical School Applicant Workshop! Applications are due by February 25, 2026 at 11:59pm pst. ✨

Apply here: https://www.nnacoe.org/medical-school-applicant-workshop

This year’s workshop will be held virtually on April 3, 2026, and participants will be scheduled to meet with a faculty member the following week (April 6-10) for individual personal statement review and mock interview sessions.

You will need to submit a complete personal statement along with your application, so get started writing today and contact Christina Uh at uhc@ohsu.edu if you have questions.

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02/13/2026

The Wy’east Dentistry Pathway application closes next Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST ✨

Apply here: https://www.nnacoe.org/wyeast-dentistry

Visit our website to meet our team, check out FAQs, and see the timeline, eligibility, highlights, fun facts for this year’s Pathway.

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02/03/2026

The Wy'east Dentistry Pathway application is open now! Apply by February 19, 2026. ✨

Apply here: https://www.nnacoe.org/wyeast-dentistry

Visit our website to learn more about the pathway, meet our team and apply.

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02/02/2026

Apply by February 25, 2026 for the 2026 AI/AN Medical School Applicant Workshop! ✨

Apply here: https://www.nnacoe.org/medical-school-applicant-workshop

This year’s workshop will be held virtually on April 3, 2026, and participants will be scheduled to meet with a faculty member the following week (April 6-10) for individual personal statement review and mock interview sessions.

You will need to submit a complete personal statement along with your application, so get started writing today and contact Christina Uh at uhc@ohsu.edu if you have questions.

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01/30/2026

Application closing tomorrow (1/31)! Apply today: https://www.nnacoe.org/tribal-health-scholars

1 week left to apply for Tribal Health Scholars! Application closing January 31, 2026 at 11:59pm pst✨

🔗: https://www.nnacoe.org/tribal-health-scholars

Tribal Health Scholars (THS) is a paid externship program that supports and inspires American Indian/ Alaska Native (AIAN) high school students to envision themselves as healthcare professionals.

THS now operates in nine Tribal communities:
Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation
Klamath Tribes
Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians
Coquille Indian Tribe
Nez Perce Tribe (Lapwai, ID)
Mt. Edgecumbe High School (Sitka, AK)

Scholars from these communities, as well from any Tribes in the Pacific Northwest (PNW), are encouraged to apply!

Please help us spread the word and share this opportunity. ✨

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