The application deadline for the Wy’east Medicine Pathway is approaching on May 15, 2026. We encourage you to submit your application soon if you are planning to apply.
Wy’east Medicine is an immersive 10-month pathway designed specifically for American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) learners who are committed to becoming physicians. The goal of the Pathway is to help prepare its scholars to be successful in medical school and beyond.
- The Pathway offers an intensive curriculum that includes rigorous coursework in biomedical sciences, population health, and MCAT preparation, in addition to immersive cultural support, mentorship, clinical shadowing experience, and much more.
- The Pathway is tuition-free. Scholars will also receive a monthly living stipend of $2,000 to help offset living expenses.
- Upon acceptance to Wy’east Medicine, scholars are conditionally accepted to the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) School of Medicine. Final acceptance is awarded upon (1) satisfactory completion of the Pathway and (2) meeting all final matriculation requirements of the OHSU School of Medicine.
We encourage you to review the attached and linked flyer and our website for further details, including eligibility requirements and FAQs.
Please reach out to wyeast@ohsu.edu with any questions—we are here to support you!
