The University of Washington will send written confirmation to the WRITE Sites regarding liability coverage prior to the start of the on-site portion of the program.

The University’s Office of Risk Management has documentation which states that students have professional liability coverage while enrolled in the School of Medicine. The University’s faculty, staff and students are covered for professional liabilities arising from negligent acts and omissions occurring in the course and scope of their University duties. This coverage is provided through a self-insured program established pursuant to RCW 28B.20.250 et.seq. and governed by the Standing Orders of the Board of Regents. The professional liability program provides the stated coverage on a per-occurrence basis as stated in the Affiliation Agreement between the WRITE Site and the University of Washington.

This insurance covers School of Medicine students engaged in approved educational activities. It will not cover students when “moonlighting”, i.e., paid directly by a facility or volunteering to provide services that are not approved by the University as part of an educational program. As a general rule, if a student is not registered and paying tuition for an educational experience they should question whether there is professional liability coverage. It is recommended that if an activity or experience is in question, the student should call their WWAMI Regional Dean to get additional information before proceeding.