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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.
In the news
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Let this work heal
Esteban Herevia, an inclusion coordinator for the WSU College of Medicine, uses pride and faith to help communities, families and individuals recognize their power to create a culture of justice and diversity.
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Centenarian study suggests living environment may be key to longevity
The WSU team’s findings suggest that Washingtonians who live in highly walkable, mixed‑age communities may be more likely to live to their 100th birthday.
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Bucky McKenzie comes home
A staff member in the College of Medicine, McKenzie is a tireless advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and works with future doctors to be gender, trans and diversity inclusive.
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New collaborative to study impact of COVID‑19 on moms, babies
The researchers already have a half dozen studies lined up to address critical questions related to the impact of COVID‑19 on the health of mothers, babies and families.
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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
