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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.

Learn more about our application process

In the news

WSU Pullman welcomes new director of admissions Andrew Brewick November 23, 2021
The university’s robust academic programs as well as its commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion and student success prompted Brewick to seek out his new role.
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Budtenders, healthcare providers seek more training as cannabis use rises November 15, 2021
New WSU research shows women who are pregnant or breastfeeding are getting information on using cannabis from the retail marijuana workers known as budtenders.
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Advancing Native American health sciences November 15, 2021
The Spokane Native American Health Sciences program is steadily increasing the number of Native students and programs.
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New podcast pushes for healthcare professionals’ mental health November 10, 2021
“Finding Joy: The Health Care Professional’s Journey to Wellness and Resiliency” dives into the challenges healthcare professionals face and how they manage to practice wellness in their careers.
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Events

FEB. 2-3 Inclusive Excellence Scholar in Residence.
MAY 5 Commencement. 6:00 p.m.

Student Social Center

Incoming students may find everything needed to begin their journey with the college at this social center hub.

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Research

Breast Cancer Screening

Missed breast cancer screening during pandemic
Research shows mammograms in Washington fell significantly during the pandemic among women of color and in rural communities.

Sleep and Performance Research Center, SPRC

Higher cancer risk in night-shift workers
Research shows why night-shift workers are at increased risk of developing certain types of cancer.

Alcohol Incentives

Alcohol study
Researchers find incentives can reduce alcohol use among American Indian and Alaska Native people.

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

Leadership physician with residents

Leadership
8 Ways To Be a Better Leader During (and after) COVID

Students smiling and hugging in 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