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Washington’s community-based medical school
Equipping students to become health care leaders of the future, ready to serve in communities where they are needed most.
The Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine seeks applicants with ties to Washington who want to leave a legacy of improving the health of Washington communities and, specifically, individuals who want to help solve problems in challenging health care environments within the state.
In the news
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Five WSU faculty named to Highly Cited Researchers list
Dogan Gursoy, Kris Kowdley, Dan “Annie” Du, Yuehe Lin, and Nathan McDowell are on this year’s list recognizing researchers whose publications rank among the top 1% most cited in the world.
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Trust in experts, media literacy connected to COVID‑19 vaccine intention
An early pandemic survey found that respondents’ intentions to receive COVID‑19 vaccines were linked more to their media literacy and opinion of health experts than knowledge of the virus or previous vaccination behavior.
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A Native voice in their care
WSU Spokane’s Center for Native American Health addresses longstanding health disparities in Native American and Alaska Native communities, where higher rates of chronic illness and shorter lifespans are the norm.
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Twin research sheds light on how lifestyle, environment impact health
Researchers use the Washington State Twin Registry to study how people’s lifestyle behaviors and living environment are connected to their physical and mental health.
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Student Social Center
Incoming students may find everything needed to begin their journey with the college at this social center hub.
Research
Missed breast cancer screening during pandemic
Research shows mammograms in Washington fell significantly during the pandemic among women of color and in rural communities.
Higher cancer risk in night-shift workers
Research shows why night-shift workers are at increased risk of developing certain types of cancer.
Alcohol study
Researchers find incentives can reduce alcohol use among American Indian and Alaska Native people.
Outreach
Rural clinical partnerships
Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine is establishing a presence in cities and towns across Washington
Range Community Clinic
Range Community Clinic brings care to rural, underserved in eastern Washington
COVID-19 Resources
Stay up to date with information about COVID-19.
Distributed clinical campuses
