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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

Undergrad Nutrition and Exercise Physiology degree earns initial accreditation February 15, 2019 jakob.thorington
The Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology at WSU has received initial accreditation, meeting the standards of education in exercise science developed by leading professionals and organizations.
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Creative problem solvers sought for College of Medicine hackathon April 12‑14 February 7, 2019 jakob.thorington
Second annual event will focus on solutions for behavioral health challenges.
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Bill driven by health sciences students would boost interprofessional education February 5, 2019 Robert Frank
The proposed changes would allow pharmacy, medicine and nursing students to be supervised by preceptors from any of those professions while taking vital signs at health fairs and volunteer activities.
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WSU med student elected to national medical education association role January 30, 2019 jakob.thorington
Medical students from WSU and nine western states have a national voice, thanks to WSU med student David Choi.
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Research

Elena Skornyakov in Sleep Lab with blood sample

Sleep & Performance
Study shows shift work disrupts metabolism

Pills on a black background

Opioids & Substance Abuse
Researchers find chronic pain remains stable or improves after stopping opioids

Dr. Georgina Lynch with a flashlight in the face of a student at a computer

Autism Spectrum Disorder
VIDEO: Researchers explore pupil reflex in autistic patients to develop new screening techniques.

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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

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