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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

WSU project targets COVID‑19 in high‑risk communities January 27, 2021 David Wasson
Funded with a $2.3 million federal grant, the iREACH project is working within Marshallese communities across the U.S. to engage community members and identify local practices that may increase disease risk.
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WSU pharmacy students in Pullman assisting with arrival testing January 19, 2021 robert.wolcott
More than a dozen pharmacy students helped Pullman students who live off campus with their COVID-19 nasal swab tests, providing instruction on how to administer the test and ensuring samples are handled and stored properly.
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Native American scholar joining WSU to expand tribal nation leadership programs January 12, 2021 David Wasson
The goal is not only to help students succeed in their college and career pathways but also to return and serve the economic, educational, and health needs of their communities.
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Several colleges, programs starting spring semester early January 7, 2021 David Wasson
Some students at WSU Health Sciences Spokane, the Carson College of Business and the College of Veterinary Medicine will begin the the Spring 2021 semester before the Jan. 19 start date.
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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