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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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Indigenous-developed simulation space planned for WSU Spokane with Bank of America grant
The clinical simulation space will allow students the opportunity to learn about indigenous health and wellness from Native healers.
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College of Medicine professor to serve as medical delegate for Paralympics event
Dr. William Douglas Bush Hiller will oversee the entire Paralympics triathlon event in Tokyo to ensure that athletes have everything they need to compete at the highest level.
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Thousands of WSU students fully vaccinated ahead of fall semester
Data on student vaccination rates was provided during Thursday’s Returning to WSU: Fall Semester Town Hall. The event was broadcast on Youtube and is available for anyone who missed it.
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Combating dementia in Native, Pacific Islander communities
The Natives Engaged in Alzheimer’s Research project received a $14.6 million grant from The National Institute on Aging to battle disparities associated with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
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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
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
