Pediatric Residency Program–Spokane
Mission
To develop highly competent Pediatricians with a focus on community. The smaller size of the pediatric residency fosters a personal experience and emphasizes education.
Vision
Healthy children build healthy communities and a healthier future.
We Train Pediatricians To:
- Provide compassionate care to children in their communities
- Be a voice for children and support for their health and wellness
- Approach health care with a focus on family, safety, accessibility, and quality of care
So, you have made the decision to enter a career in pediatrics and now are challenged with the decision of where to do your residency. There are obvious differences in programs like location and size and there are subtle differences such as variations in curriculum. Residents in the WSU Pediatrics Residency will work with patients presenting with a wide range of pathology. The program has made a dedication to education and although we expect the residents to work hard, the program is not service driven. We acknowledge that residents will have different career paths and it is our belief that regardless of career choices, residents will succeed best when they are trained first to be a well-rounded pediatrician. To achieve this, residents will use an individualized learning plan and foundational requirements to tailor their experience. Our program is unique in that although we have a traditional block schedule, we have incorporated shorter recurring longitudinal rotations to allow residents to focus on their inpatient experiences without the stress of continuity clinic. These recurring rotations also provide experiences and resources that are better appreciated when slowly incorporated into the resident education. We also support active learning leading to better retention and therefore residents will work with faculty on their own education as well as that of colleagues and students.
So why would you want to do your residency in Spokane?
For a relatively small city, Spokane provides amazing health care particularly in pediatrics. Our children’s hospital is truly a Tertiary care center, Level 2 trauma center, and Level 4 NICU. All the residency programs in Spokane are relatively small and there are no medical fellowships. This makes Spokane an ideal place to train as there is ample exposure to patients and residents have direct connection with attendings throughout their training. Of note, although this is a new program The physicians in Spokane are excellent teachers. Graduate medical education is not new to Spokane and the pediatric faculty have been teaching medical students and residents for decades. They are now very enthusiastic about having residents in their own discipline.
Why Our Residents Chose Pediatrics—and Spokane
Hear from the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine’s pediatric residents about what drew them to pediatrics and why they chose WSU’sPediatric Residency Program in Spokane. From a shared passion for caring for children to the unique lifestyle the Lilac City offers, their stories highlight what makes this residency—and this community—so special.
In the News
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.
College of Medicine Team Advocates for Child Health in Olympia
Medical students, residents, and faculty from the WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine joined the Washington Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ annual Advocacy Day in Olympia on Jan. 23 to advance child health and well-being.
WSU College of Medicine’s First Pediatric Residents Reflect on Choosing Specialty Amid Nationwide Pediatrician Shortage
The Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine’s pediatric residents hail from across the country and the globe. Still, they cite a common motivation for pursuing a career in pediatrics: the fulfillment that comes from taking care of children in need.
Training Facilities
In partnership with Providence Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital and the Spokane medical community, we offer individualized, community-based training to prepare residents for careers in pediatrics, specialized fellowship training, and eligibility for the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). Throughout the program, residents will have the opportunity to train at multiple medical facilities throughout the Spokane region.
Visiting Student Sub-Internship Opportunities
Our partner clinical institutions offer sub-I opportunities for students interested in pursuing internal medicine in rural and underserved communities. Sub-I rotations are available each fall and provide students with hands-on training as an active participant in the Internal Medicine Residency Program.
ACGME Accreditation
The Pediatrics Residency Program – Spokane is fully accredited by the ACGME in good standing with an accreditation and recognition status of Initial Accreditation.