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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.
In the news
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Increasing sleep time after trauma could ease ill effects
A new study by Washington State University researchers helps build a case for the use of sleep therapeutics following trauma exposure.
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COVID-19 research highlighted during town hall
During Wednesday’s COVID-19 town hall, speakers highlighted myriad ongoing efforts related to the disease.
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Alcohol use changed right after COVID‑19 lockdown
One in four adults reported a change in alcohol use almost immediately after stay‑at‑home orders were issued, according to a study of twins led by WSU researchers.
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Project aims to increase COVID‑19 testing for Native populations
A project, led by Dr. Dedra Buchwald of the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, received a $4.4 million NIH grant to help address the COVID‑19 crisis in American Indian and Native Alaskan populations.
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Research
WSU Health Sciences Spokane launches Gleason Initiative
WSU partners with Team Gleason to research care and cures for neurodegenerative diseases.
Outreach
Rural clinical partnerships
Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine is establishing a presence in cities and towns across Washington
Food for students in need
Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology develops a fresh food garden to supply the campus pantry
Camp Candoo
Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences hosts summer camp for children with apraxia, a severe speech disorder
Distributed clinical campuses
