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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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Blending art, science to reverse biomedical career shortage
National Institutes of Health awards WSU a $1.2 million, five-year grant to increase rural Washington students entering biomedical careers.
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Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation gifts support WSU Health Sciences in Yakima, Spokane
A foundation created by a thrifty farmer in Grant County is making charitable gifts to both the WSU College of Nursing in Yakima and the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine in Spokane.
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Region’s record heat raising risk of heatstroke
With temperatures shooting up to 110 degrees in parts of Washington state, people are at increased risk of suffering from heatstroke – the most serious of heat-related illnesses.
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Hot touch of shingles drives new vaccine shortage
If you’re hoping to get the new shingles vaccine shot, join the crowd.
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Research
Opioids & Substance Abuse
Researchers find chronic pain remains stable or improves after stopping opioids
Autism Spectrum Disorder
VIDEO: Researchers explore pupil reflex in autistic patients to develop new screening techniques.
Outreach
Rural clinical partnerships
Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine is establishing a presence in cities and towns across Washington
Food for students in need
Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology develops a fresh food garden to supply the campus pantry
Camp Candoo
Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences hosts summer camp for children with apraxia, a severe speech disorder
Distributed clinical campuses
