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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.

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In the news

John Roll named 2021 American Psychological Association Fellow February 23, 2021 will.ferguson
Roll, professor and vice dean for research for the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, is one of eight individuals from across the country to be elected to Fellow status this year.
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Goldenseal use may compromise diabetics’ glucose control February 8, 2021 sara.zaske
Diabetic patients taking the natural product goldenseal while taking the prescription drug metformin may be unwittingly sabotaging their efforts to maintain healthy blood glucose levels.
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WSU sampling wastewater to help contain spread of COVID‑19 February 4, 2021 robert.wolcott
The targeted screenings are designed to quickly identify and contain potential infections by requiring COVID‑19 testing among those who live in, or visit, a specific campus facility.
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WA Department of Health expands Phase Finder tool for COVID‑19 vaccination February 1, 2021 robert.wolcott
Washington State University is encouraging all community members to see whether they are currently eligible to receive the COVID‑19 vaccine using the State of Washington’s new Phase Finder tool.
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Events

MAR. 19 Match Day Online
APR. 28 Bioethics Grand Rounds Online

Research

Baby Feet

Milk or no milk?
Study fills long‑time knowledge gap on babies with genetic disorder

Mortality study

Mortality Study
Researchers find higher mortality rates in eastern Washington.

Gleason Center

WSU Health Sciences Spokane launches Gleason Initiative
WSU partners with Team Gleason to research care and cures for neurodegenerative diseases.

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

NEP students working in a garden

Food for students in need
Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology develops a fresh food garden to supply the campus pantry

Student posing for a photo at Camp Candoo

Camp Candoo
Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences hosts summer camp for children with apraxia, a severe speech disorder

Distributed clinical campuses

Map of Washington