Washington’s community-based medical school
Educating Future Health Care Leaders
Student doctors, nutrition and exercise experts, speech language pathologists, residents, longtime practitioners and more: WSU College of Medicine prepares learners to take the lead in addressing community health care issues, especially in rural and underserved areas.
Ground Breaking Research that Benefits your Community
- Improved health for you and your communities.
- Foundational physiological discoveries that translate to clinical application.
- Community-informed research and advocacy.
We engage in diverse, life-changing work to build knowledge for a healthier world.
Community-Based Care
The Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine employs a distributive model of medical education where students gain clinical experiences in a variety of hospitals and health care settings across the state.
Providing care to those that need it most, in the clinic and in the community. We partner our physicians, practitioners, pathologists, physiologists, researchers and more with community organizations to provide patient-centered care.
In the News
Alumni return to train future generations of physician leaders
As WSU’s first class of medical doctors complete their residencies and become practicing physicians, many are settling in Washington and rejoining the College of Medicine as faculty.
WSU joins national program to support Indigenous-led research
Researchers were awarded $3.5 million to support Indigenous communities in culturally grounded research on substance use and pain management.
Distance from mental health services amplifies racial and ethnic disparities in Washington
New WSU research shows people with long commutes to mental health services are more likely to disengage from treatment. The effect is even more pronounced for racial and ethnic minorities.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Excellence
The College of Medicine is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environment for students, staff, faculty, and the communities we serve and in which we operate.
