Eight medical students from the WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine attended the Washington State Medical Association (WSMA) Annual Meeting in Bellevue on September 20–21, representing the college as delegates and participants. The students who attended were:
- Carsten Schmidt, MS2
- Caleb Meyer, MS2
- Emily Bundy, MS2
- Emma Seidler, MS2
- Hannah Eckert, MS2
- Jesus Mendoza, MS2
- Madelyn Hartrim-Lowe, MS2 (WSU WSMA Delegate)
- Quyen Pham, MS2 (WSU WSMA Alternate Delegate)
The students engaged in House of Delegates and reference committee sessions to observe how policy and organized medicine shape health care in Washington, and networked with physicians, residents, and student leaders from across the state while exploring opportunities for student involvement in health policy, organized medicine, and advocacy programs.
“This experience strengthened our skills in leadership, advocacy, and teamwork and inspired us to encourage other students to get involved in organized medicine and health policy initiatives at the county, state, and national levels,” said Madelyn Hartrim-Lowe, WSU’s WSMA delegate.
Congratulations to these student leaders for their contributions to the WSMA and their dedication to shaping the future of health care in Washington and beyond!