WILDFIRE RESOURCES
Members of our Cougar family who are impacted by the Spokane Complex Fires and other wildfires burning around the state can find support resources on the Emergency Support Resources page.
Washington’s Community-based Medical School
Equipping students to become healthcare leaders of the future, ready to serve in communities where they are needed most.
Educating Future Healthcare Leaders
Student doctors, nutrition and exercise experts, speech language pathologists, residents, longtime practitioners and more: WSU College of Medicine prepares learners to take the lead in addressing community healthcare issues, especially in rural and underserved areas.
Ground Breaking Research that Benefits your Community
- Improved health for you and your communities.
- Foundational physiological discoveries that translate to clinical application.
- Community-informed research and advocacy.
We engage in diverse, life-changing work to build knowledge for a healthier world.
Community-Based Care
Providing care to those that need it most, in the clinic and in the community. We partner our physicians, practitioners, pathologists, physiologists, researchers and more with community organizations to provide patient-centered care.
The Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine employs a distributive model of medical education where students gain clinical experiences in a variety of hospitals and healthcare settings across the state.
In the News
Amanda Boyd Named to Washington State Academy of Sciences Board
Amanda Boyd, PhD, a professor in the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine and executive director of Native American Programs at WSU, has been elected to the board of directors of the Washington State Academy of Sciences.
Developing AI Assistance for Diabetes Management
Research led by Associate Professor Anna Zamora-Kapoor, PhD, will help medical practitioners in rural Washington explore how artificial intelligence can assist diabetes patients with glucose tracking and follow-up care.
Engineering, Medical Students Partner to Build Training Devices
A group of Washington State University bioengineering students worked together with medical students to develop prototype devices for medical training.
Faculty and Staff Excellence Celebrated at Annual Awards Ceremony
Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine faculty and staff gathered in Spokane this month to recognize those who epitomize excellence in pursuit of the college’s mission and vision of a healthier Washington and beyond.
Community Partnerships, Student Projects Take Center Stage at Annual MD Program Showcase
The Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine’s 2026 Community Connections Showcase celebrated fourth-year medical students and clinical partners across the state who are working together to improve access to care and advance health outcomes in Washington.
MD Students Mikayla Beckley, Abigael Mbaluka Honored with Fulbright Awards
A trio of Washington State University students with career ambitions ranging from specialized medicine to international policy development will represent the Crimson and Gray on the global stage as Fulbright U.S. Student Program awardees.
For Mark (’93) and Sheryl Ossello (’93), Giving Back to WSU Is About Community—and Coming Home
On a freezing November weekend in 1992, Washington State University upset the University of Washington in what Cougs everywhere still remember as the Snow Bowl. For Mark (’93) and Sheryl Ossello (’93), then seniors, the victory felt like more than a rivalry win.
First Master of Healthcare Administration and Leadership Graduates Ready to Tackle Today’s Challenges
The first graduates of a new Washington State University certificate program designed to equip professionals to succeed in an increasingly complex healthcare landscape are already driving real-world improvements for patients across Washington.
Office for Health Equity
As Washington’s community-based medical school, we are committed to improving the health and well-being of all who call our state home. We aim to animate and sustain this commitment through initiatives that support current and future students, foster community engagement, and improve our understanding of how community conditions impact health.
