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Northwest Rural Health Conference

The NWRHC application is due January 9th, 2026. Here is the link to the scholarship application

Ambassadors: Apply to present at the annual Northwest Rural Health Conference poster session!

In addition, you can apply for a travel scholarship.

If interested, please contact Dr. Hoa Appel at happel@uw.edu.

Poster submission due by January 2, 2026.

Ambassador Tabitha Clark presented at the 2025 Conference.

Washington Academy of Family Physicians (WAFP)

MS 1-4: Poster submission & Scholarships

Poster abstract due by February 15, 2026

Scholarships contain various due dates, first application due Feb. 7, 2026.

If you’re not a member, sign up for the free membership here.

Please email Dr. Hoa Appel (happel@uw.edu) if you have questions about the WAFP’s poster and/or scholarships.

Thank you to all Ambassadors who helped to review incoming E25 Ambassador applications. Your time as reviewers is greatly appreciated!

Tabetha Clark, E24 HCOP Ambassador, presents at NWRHC

Tabetha Clark and Dr. Hoa Appel setting up at the NWRHC 2025

Tabetha Clark, E24 Ambassador at NWRHC 2025

Tabetha Clark, E24 HCOP Ambassador and 3rd year dental student, presented her research at the Northwest Rural Health Conference (NWRHC) in Spokane this spring. Her research examined reproductive experiences and barriers women encountered as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the poster presentation, Tabetha received full travel and accommodation scholarship to attend the NWRHC.

If you would like to present at the 2026 NWRHC, please note that a request for a poster session is due by January 2nd, 2026. Please contact Dr. Hoa Appel happel@uw.edu if you’re interested in submitting your abstract.

https://nwruralhealth.com/poster-session-submission

Ambassador News

It’s almost time for your quarterly check in with Dr. Appel!

Please click here to schedule a time to meet.

Remember to complete the program survey, canvas modules, and your clinical hours. Check with Sarah Azhar with any questions on these items.

Ambassador Current & Upcoming Events

LETI Opportunity

We’re partnering with LETI (Latino Educational Training Institute) on an educational program on Saturdays starting February to provide education on preventative health. Email Dr. Appel at happel@uw.edu if you’re interested in learning more.

Upcoming Conference

The Northwest Rural Health Conference will be during spring break on March 24-26 in Spokane. Poster submissions and scholarship application are now open. Let us know if you’re thinking of attending.

King County Clinic Listening Project

Interested in learning more about what patients think about their health?

Join us for a listening session where you get to ask people questions. Saturday April 26 morning and afternoon shifts. Questions? Email Taylor at

taylork8@uw.edu or apply by March 31st here.