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
Student and Resident Research Day Showcases Impactful Projects Across Disciplines
The Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine’s second-annual Student and Resident Research Day gathered more than 80 learners from across the college in Spokane on April 24, continuing a new tradition of excellence in scholarship to improve health outcomes in Washington and beyond.
Propel Gift Empowers Aging Business Management Innovation
Backed by a $50,000 gift from Propel Insurance, the Granger Cobb Institute for the Business of Aging awarded two grants to Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine projects on cognitive health trajectories and end-of-life care training for medical professionals.
Rapid Melatonin Test Can Help Astronauts and Others Easily Monitor Their Biological Rhythm
A simple test developed by at WSU could eventually allow astronauts and others in round-the-clock occupations to monitor their biological rhythms in just minutes. The interdisciplinary team behind the test included researchers across medicine, pharmacy, and engineering.
Donor-Funded $2 Million Scholarship Match Supports Future Doctors at WSU College of Medicine
Meet the donors behind the Medicine Multiplied campaign, which has raised $1 million for student scholarships since it launched last fall. The campaign will run through the end of this year.
Rural Training Experiences May Help Attract Surgeons to Underserved Communities
Rural clinical experiences in medical school may help recruit surgeons to medically underserved communities, according to student-led research published in The American Surgeon and conducted at the Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine.
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.
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.
