About Us
The Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine is Washington’s community-based medical school. Named after WSU’s late president, Dr. Elson S. Floyd, the college was created to expand medical education and health care access in communities across the state.
The college offers degree and certificate programs in Medicine, Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, Speech and Hearing Sciences, Health Administration and Leadership, and Medical Ethics, as well as Graduate Medical Education and Continuing Medical Education programs. In addition, the college is home to groundbreaking research that impacts communities locally and across the world.
Mission & Vision
See how we’re solving problems in challenging health care environments and filling critical health care gaps across Washington state.
Leadership
Meet the passionate experts who lead our college.
College at a Glance
Dive deeper into the statistics and stories of our students, faculty, and staff to learn how we are impacting communities in Washington State.
Education
Research Opportunities
The Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine’s Office of Research is dedicated to helping faculty and staff engage in cutting-edge research that seeks to explain, prevent and treat health concerns. We are developing an emphasis on research that impacts the lives of patients, their families and providers in challenging health care environments.
Primary Areas of Research
- Addiction Research
- Autism
- Cancer
- Community Health
- Educational Research
- Health Policy
- Neuroscience
- Nutrition and Exercise Physiology
- Sleep and Human Performance
Clinical Care
The Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine is committed to expanding access to high quality health care in communities across Washington. Through interprofessional clinics, community-centered partnerships, and innovative mobile health and outreach, our clinical initiatives are delivering essential services while training the next generation of Washington health care professionals. Explore options in primary care, speech-language pathology, nutrition, fitness, and more to find care that fits your needs.
Meet WSU College of Medicine
A healthier Washington starts here.
What Drives Us
Made to Make a Difference
Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine wouldn’t be here without the support of our community, partners, and the vision of late WSU president Dr. Elson S Floyd. See how our story began.
Keep in Contact
From college highlights to media mentions to recent research, read about what’s happening at the college and ways to connect.