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Alaska Children’s Heart Center
3260 Providence Drive, Suite #C-532
Anchorage, AK 99508
P: (907) 565-2242

Site Director

Scott Wellmann, MD

Site Nurse

Brenda McMillian, RN

Regional Program Coordinator

Ciera Stafford

P: (907) 350-5520

Credentialing

In advance of your rotation, you will receive credentialing instructions from Ciera Stafford, the Regional Program Coordinator. The below items should be gathered and provided as soon as possible so to ensure there are no delays in credentialing.

• Professional photo
• Current CV
• Letter of Good Standing – located in your eValue portfolio
• Government Issue ID – legible in color – front and back
• CPR certifications
• Vaccination Records to include:
  • Covid 19
  • Varicella
  • MMR
  • Flu – annual requirement
  • TB – annual requirement
  • TDAP
  • Hep B
  • N95 Fit test – annual requirement

Complete and return the PAMC Pre-Application Form 40 days prior to your rotation start date. Below you will find information to assist you in completing your form:

• Application Type: Medical Student
• Supervising Physician: Scott Wellmann
• Rotation Specialty: Pediatrics
• Medical/Professional School: University of Washington SOM

Provide your completed PAMC Pre-Application Form using one of the following methods:

• E-mail: AKmedicalstaff@providence.org
• Fax: (907) 212-4865
• Express Mail: Medical Staff Services, 3200 Providence Dr., Anchorage, AK 99508
• Please call (907) 212-3185 with any questions

Housing

There is a dedicated shared apartment available to students, however, is prioritized for clinical clerkship students, and is not guaranteed or required for elective clerkships, even if previously offered. The apartment is within walking distance of Providence Hospital Medical Center, and the University of Alaska Anchorage Campus. To confirm availability, contact Ciera Stafford.

AK WWAMI housing at UAA maintains the following requirements:

• Arrival/Check-In: Students may check-in after 3:00PM the Sunday prior to the start of their rotation. 
• Departure/Check-Out: Students must check-out no later than 3:00PM the Friday following testing.
• Prior to departure, students are responsible for washing linens and ensuring a clean apartment.
• There is a no-guest policy, including spouses, and family.

Check-in and check-out times are strictly enforced, as this time allows for any additional cleaning, inventory, and ongoing maintenance.

Early arrivals and late departures can be accommodated on a case-by-case basis, however, require prior approval. If approval is not sought or granted, any expenses incurred will be student responsibility.

If you plan on arriving early, or departing late, please plan accordingly both with your air travel and make alternative housing arrangements.

Air Travel & Transportation

For airfare, transportation and reimbursements, please contact the GoWWAMI office.