Danny Low, MD, Honored with UW Distinguished Alumni Award
The UW School of Medicine Alumni Association has named Dr. Daniel Low, MD '17, a 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award winner, recognizing him with the Alumni Early Achievement Award for his work in health equity, workforce development, and policy advocacy.
Dr. Low has been part of KCMS since residency, joining the board early and never stepping back. He has served as President of the KCMS Community Foundation since its founding eight years ago, just completed his term as KCMS President, and continues to serve on the Executive Committee and as Chair of the Delegate Council. Over the years, he has authored dozens of resolutions that have shaped policy at the local, state, and federal levels.
This award recognizes what KCMS members already know: Danny shows up, does the work, and makes things happen. We're proud to see that leadership is recognized at this level.
Colleagues, classmates, and supporters are invited to join the celebration by attending the award ceremony or livestreaming it on June 5.
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KCMS 2025 Annual Report
Our 2025 Annual Report is now available. See what KCMS accomplished this year! From advocacy wins and membership growth to community health initiatives across King County. See the impact your membership makes.
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KCMS's Newest Board Members
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Leo Morales, MD, Ph.D.
Dr. Moarales is a Professor of Internal Medicine at UW, where he serves as Assistant Dean in the Office for Healthcare Equity and co-directs the Latino Center for Health. Previously, he served as UW's Chief Diversity Officer for six years. Before joining UW, he held faculty appointments at UCLA, the Group Health Research Institute, and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
Dr, Morales earned his MD from UW, completed his residency at UCSF, and holds a PhD in Public Policy Analysis from the RAND School of Public Policy. His research and advocacy focus on health equity, health disparities, and improving care for diverse populations.
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Russell Dorer, MD, Ph.D.
Dr. Russell Dorer is a Professor of Clinical Practice in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at the University of Washington, where he practices hematopathology at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. Before joining UW, he spent 19 years as a pathologist at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle. His areas of specialization include hematopathology, gastrointestinal pathology, and liver pathology.
Dr. Dorer earned his BS in Biology from UCLA, his MD and PhD in Genetics through the Medical Scientist Training Program at UW, and completed his residency and fellowships at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, with postdoctoral research at Harvard.
Dr. Dorer has partnered with KCMS on a Pfizer hemophilia grant and is looking forward to contributing to the work of the board.
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Nate Kittle, MD
Dr. Kittle is a family medicine and addiction medicine physician who serves as Director of Medical Services at Neighborcare Health. Previously, he spent nine years at HealthPoint, where he served as Associate Medical Director for the Whole Care program, Addiction Medicine Specialty Director, and Clinical Director at HealthPoint Auburn North.
Dr. Kittle's work focuses on integrated primary care for patients experiencing substance use disorders, mental illness, and housing instability.
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STAFF UPDATE
Jared Feikes, who has served as KCMS Membership Coordinator and Delegate Council lead staff, will be starting medical school at the Floyd Elson School of Medicine at WSU this summer!
Jared has been an incredible part of the KCMS team, and many of our members played a role in encouraging him through the process. Congratulations, Jared.
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We are pleased to welcome Kyle Fitzgerald as our Delegate Council intern. Kyle is a sophomore at California Polytechnic State University, majoring in Psychology on the pre-medical track.
KCMS has become the most active resolution-producing medical societies in the state. Kyle will be supporting that work as we head into the next session. Welcome, Kyle!
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LEARN Long COVID Curriculum — Free Clinical Resource
The LEARN (Long COVID Education and Resource Network) Curriculum is a free, competency-based, multidisciplinary resource developed through a collaboration between UW Medicine and Stanford, with support from the Washington State Department of Health. Designed for both trainees and practicing clinicians, LEARN offers modular, asynchronous learning that covers diagnosis, pathophysiology, and management of Long COVID — with an emphasis on real-world clinical application and patient-centered care. The curriculum features interactive case-based scenarios, decision-making tools, and built-in knowledge assessments.
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