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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

College of Medicine receives accreditation for first rural residency program in Pullman May 10, 2021 David Wasson
The program, which will welcome its first residents in summer 2022, will host three residents per year for a total of nine residents when fully implemented.
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WSU Board of Regents set tuition rates, approves financial plans for Athletics May 7, 2021 robert.wolcott
Regents met for a series of hybrid in‑person and virtual meetings May 6–7 on the campus of WSU Health Sciences Spokane.
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WSU Everett partners with EvCC, Tulalip Tribes for vaccine clinic April 22, 2021 robert.wolcott
The first of two scheduled clinics is set for Saturday, April 24. All participants must set an appointment using their official WSU email address.
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Cougar Health Services offering diagnostic testing during summer semester April 21, 2021 robert.wolcott
Although students taking classes during the summer session in Pullman will not have to participate in arrival testing, they will have to abide by public health and safety requirements such as wearing facial coverings.
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Events

MAY 11-12 2021 Inclusive Excellence Scholar in Residence
MAY 19 Research Grand Rounds

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