Wyoming WWAMI: Mission Vision, and Strategic Plan

We Are Wyoming's Medical School

Wyoming WWAMI proudly serves as Wyoming's Medical School, dedicated to providing a world-class educational experience within our great state.

Wyoming WWAMI is proudly recognized as Wyoming’s medical school, providing an exceptional medical education rooted in the state and tailored to its unique healthcare needs. Through a regional partnership with the University of Washington School of Medicine, Wyoming WWAMI offers its students a rigorous, accredited MD curriculum with pre-clinical training at the University of Wyoming and clinical experiences across the WWAMI region. This distinct structure ensures that Wyoming residents receive world-class medical education close to home, preparing a future physician workforce committed to serving Wyoming communities. As Wyoming’s designated medical school, Wyoming WWAMI stands at the forefront of addressing rural and underserved health challenges, fostering physicians who are deeply connected to the state's people and ready to lead in healthcare access and quality across Wyoming and beyond.

About WWAMI

Strategic Planning

The Wyoming WWAMI Strategic Planning process was conducted over a focused retreat from July 30th through August 1st, 2025. Facilitated by Curt Swenson and the team from Future Sync, this collaborative effort engaged a diverse group of Wyoming WWAMI faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders devoted to advancing the mission of Wyoming WWAMI's medical education program. The aim was to develop a clear, actionable blueprint to guide the program’s growth, impact, and sustainability for the next 1–5 years.

 

During the retreat, participants undertook a comprehensive assessment of strengths, challenges, and opportunities facing Wyoming WWAMI. The process emphasized inclusive stakeholder input and utilized structured facilitation techniques to ensure alignment around key priorities.  As a result, a set of strategic pillars emerged, which now serve as the foundation for Wyoming WWAMI’s future initiatives. These pillars include 1) enhancing the program’s brand and visibility, 2) strengthening faculty and staff retention, and 3)  prioritizing student success through an outstanding educational experience and support structures. Each pillar is supported by clearly defined goals, measurable objectives, and designated sponsors to drive accountability and progress.

 

This collaborative strategic planning effort reflects Wyoming WWAMI’s commitment to fostering a world-class, community-centered medical education program designed to meet Wyoming’s healthcare workforce needs and serve its communities effectively.

The staff and faculty with WWAMI standing as a group next to a cake on a table.

Branding and Visibility

Goal: Enhance the visibility & identity of WyoWWAMI to ensure the long-term stability & growth of the program

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Faculty & Staff Retention

Goal: Recruit & return faculty and staff that are highly qualified and great members of the WWAMI community.

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Student Success

Goal: Provide an outstanding educational experience with the selection and support processes to facilitate the development of well-rounded competent physicians with a commitment to professionalism, service, and life-long learning.

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Mission and Vision

Our mission centers on training future physicians through both rigorous pre-clinical and immersive clinical experiences that prepare them to meet the unique healthcare needs of Wyoming’s diverse communities. Everyone involved in Wyoming WWAMI shares a passionate commitment to serving the people of Wyoming and beyond, fostering physicians who are grounded in compassion, excellence, and community engagement.

Our vision is to cultivate successful, well-rounded physicians who are deeply committed to delivering quality healthcare throughout Wyoming and beyond, ensuring lasting impacts on the health and well-being of our state. This mission and vision are supported by core values that emphasize collaboration, accountability, lifelong learning, inclusivity, and a shared dedication to the success of each member of our community.