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.
Educating Future Health Care 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 health care 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 health care settings across the state.
In the News
Walkable Neighborhoods Can Boost Physical Activity, Population Health
New research from Washington State University shows that small increases in neighborhood walkability could lead to substantial gains for a sedentary population, boosting individuals’ physical activity and ultimately improving their health.
WSU College of Medicine Celebrates Match Day, Milestone for Class of 2026 Coug Docs
The Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine is celebrating its sixth Match Day, a major milestone for medical students on their path to filling a critical need for more physicians in Washington and beyond.
AI Shows Promise for Detecting Early Cognitive Decline through Speech Samples
Artificial intelligence shows promise for detecting early cognitive decline by analyzing speech samples, according to new research from the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences. The findings could translate to more accurate and efficient assessments of brain health.
Kimberly Cufley Receives WSU President’s Employee Excellence Award
Kimberly (KC) Cufley, administrative manager in the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine’s Department of Community and Behavioral Health, has received one of Washington State University’s 2026 President’s Employee Excellence Awards.
NEP, MD Students Inspire Native Youth to See Themselves in Health Careers
Washington State University has long offered programs for Native American middle and high school students to open doors to careers in health professions. Now, WSU is taking that message of possibility to younger kids.
Oladunni Oluwoye Receives WSU’s 2026 Faculty Mid-Career Award
The award recognizes one faculty member systemwide who has demonstrated a strong commitment to the university’s land-grant mission and its scholarship, teaching, and engagement elements.
WSU, Spokane Public Schools Launch Logan Family Clinic
The clinic is intended to increase community access to health care by delivering services right where young people and their families need them most—in our public schools. Make an appointment at Logan or an on-campus clinic for primary care and other services by visiting the WSU Health website.
New Healthy Food Definition May Help Consumers Identify Nutritious Options
A new federal definition for “healthy” foods can help consumers make nutritious choices at the grocery store, confirms research from Washington State University.
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.
