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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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Gleason Institute awards neurodegenerative disease grants
Four research teams have received more than $160,000 in seed grant funding from the WSU Spokane Steve Gleason Institute for Neuroscience.
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Interim dean of Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine announced
Dr. James Record will take the helm as interim dean starting July 5. He has served as a vice dean since 2021 and is a clinical professor in the Department of Medical Education and Clinical Sciences.
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Tomkowiak steps down as College of Medicine dean
Plans for filling the dean’s role are expected to be announced in the coming days.
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Native Americans face disproportionate travel burden for cancer treatment
In addition to experiencing higher rates of certain cancers than non‑Hispanic whites, many Native Americans have to travel especially large distances to access radiation therapy, according to new WSU research.
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Events
- AUG 19 White Coat Ceremony
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
