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Matthew Hollon, MD, MPH, MACP

Program Director

Matthew Hollon, MD, MPH, MACP, is a board-certified internal medicine specialist. He provides a range of services, for adults of all ages, from preventive health services and care for general medical conditions, to hypertension, adult diabetes, and other common health problems.  He has 30 years of experience across the entire spectrum of medical education and training.

Professional School: University of Washington (Seattle, WA)
Residency: University of Washington (Seattle, WA)
Fellowship: University of Washington (Seattle, WA)

Dr. Hollon has received the following awards and honors.

  • Mastership, American College of Physicians, 2023
  • Laureate Award, Washington Chapter, American College of Physicians, 2022
  • Exemplary Leadership Award, Washington Chapter, American College of Physicians, 2021
  • CREATE Award for Climate Change Advocacy , Gonzaga University Environmental Organization, 2021
  • Advocacy and Community Service Award, Society of General Internal Medicine, Northwest Region, 2021
  • Richard M. Tucker Excellence in Teaching Award, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, 2011 and 2015
  • Leadership Spokane, 2014-2015
  • Alpha Omega Alpha, 2014
  • Distinguished Faculty, Society of General Internal Medicine Regional Meeting, 2013
  • Leadership Enhancement and Development (LEAD) certification, American College of Physicians, 2012
  • Spokane Track – Teacher of the Year, University of Washington School of Medicine, 2012
  • Fellowship, American College of Physicians, 2007

Rachel Safran, MD, FACP, AAHIVS

Associate Program Director
Rachel Safran, MD, FACP, is a board-certified internal medicine specialist. With over a decade of experience and expertise in general internal medicine and HIV care, Dr. Safran is widely recognized in the Pacific Northwest as a rising star in the internal medicine field and an extraordinary educator.
Professional School: University of Washington – School of Medicine (Seattle, WA)
Residency: Internal Medicine (Spokane, WA)
Fellowship: Clinical Teacher Fellowship

Dr. Safran has received the following awards:

  • SSIM Osler Award for Medical Student Humanitarianism 2011
  • Mason Clinic Award 2012
  • UW School of Medicine Service Learning Award 2011, 2012, 2015
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, inducted 2012
  • UW Excellence in Resident Teaching 2013, 2015
  • SSIM Osler Award for Resident Humanitarianism 2015
  • Gold Humanism Honor Society, inducted 2015
  • WA-ACP Community Service Award, 2018