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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

Native American, Alaska Native high school students explore careers in health sciences at Na-ha-shnee Summer Institute June 14, 2019 will.ferguson
Seventeen Native American and Alaska Native high school students from multiple states will attend the 24th annual Na-ha-shnee Summer Institute at WSU Health Sciences Spokane, June 16 – 28.
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Governor Jay Inslee to speak at WSU Spokane June 6, 2019 will.ferguson
Outcomes of 2019 legislative session and its investments in WSU, including core funding of the College of Medicine, will be discussed.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor Jay Inslee to speak at WSU Health Sciences Spokane, Friday, June 7 June 5, 2019 David Wasson
Outcomes of 2019 legislative session and its investments in WSU will be discussed.
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WSU Health Sciences students help change state law May 22, 2019 will.ferguson
Their efforts will make it easier for nursing, pharmacy and medical students to practice giving vaccinations at health clinics.
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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