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Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine

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.

Learn more about our application process

In the news

WSU’s cannabis research center names new leaders January 14, 2022
The new director of the Center for Cannabis Policy, Research, and Outreach, David Gang, and the new assistant director, Tracy Klein, have complementary expertise in plant biochemistry and human health.
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Outreach program aims to recruit future physicians January 7, 2022
A Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine mentorship program intended to inspire students to enter health sciences careers will enroll 155 new junior and high school students from Stevens County this year.
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COVID‑19 booster clinic for WSU faculty and staff happening Dec. 15 December 10, 2021
The vaccination booster clinic will run 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the SEL Event Center in Pullman. Other booster options are also available.
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WSU Pullman welcomes new director of admissions Andrew Brewick November 23, 2021
The university’s robust academic programs as well as its commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion and student success prompted Brewick to seek out his new role.
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Events

FEB. 2-3 Inclusive Excellence Scholar in Residence. Learn more here.
FEB. 16 Bioethics Grand Rounds. “Kidney to Share: A living kidney donor’s experience and lessons learned about barriers and opportunities in kidney donation.” More
MARCH 18 Match Day
MAY 5 Commencement. 6:00 p.m.

Student Social Center

Incoming students may find everything needed to begin their journey with the college at this social center hub.

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Research

Breast Cancer Screening

Missed breast cancer screening during pandemic
Research shows mammograms in Washington fell significantly during the pandemic among women of color and in rural communities.

Sleep and Performance Research Center, SPRC

Higher cancer risk in night-shift workers
Research shows why night-shift workers are at increased risk of developing certain types of cancer.

Alcohol Incentives

Alcohol study
Researchers find incentives can reduce alcohol use among American Indian and Alaska Native people.

Outreach

Washington State University Spokane entrance sign

Rural clinical partnerships
Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine is establishing a presence in cities and towns across Washington

Leadership physician with residents

Leadership
8 Ways To Be a Better Leader During (and after) COVID

MD student working with Range Community Clinic

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

Map of Washington