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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

WSU College of Medicine welcomes largest, most diverse class of med students August 19, 2019 David Wasson
As the new academic year begins throughout the WSU system, the medical school’s growth underscores the University’s commitment to serving the state’s needs.
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WSU Health Sciences appoints vice chancellor for research August 8, 2019 will.ferguson
Celestina Barbosa‑Leiker’s leadership, experience further positions WSU Health Sciences for success.
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Premera Blue Cross announces investment to expand rural health care access in eastern Washington July 31, 2019 will.ferguson
Premera will award $10.5 million in grants over the next four years to Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine and Empire Health Foundation.
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WSU College of Medicine receives HRSA grant to create new rural residency program July 19, 2019 will.ferguson
The nearly $750,000 grant will be used as start-up funding for a family medicine residency program at Pullman Regional Hospital.
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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