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Historic pathway for Native American students

Published: June 18, 2019, noon

Wy'east is the name for Mt. Hood given by the Multnomah tribe of Native Americans who first came to the area. The mountain is a symbol of strength and hope. It\u2019s also the name of a new pathway for American Indian and Alaska Native students to enter medical school. The first year of the Wy\u2019east Postbaccalaurete Pathway was a major success. It\u2019s hosted by the Northwest Native American Center of Excellence. Tracey Lam sat down with its executive director, as well as a couple of the students, to learn more about the significance of the initiative for OHSU and the community.\n\nGuests include: \nErik Brodt, M.D. - assistant professor of family medicine, School of \n Medicine; executive director, Northwest Native American Center of \n Excellence\nKyna Lewis, M.D. - Class of 2023\nAaron Thomas, M.D. - Class of 2023