Introduction
The information and policies contained in this handbook apply to medical students at Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine at Washington State University. WSU College of Medicine medical students are covered by the general policies of Washington State University, which apply to all students at the university.
This handbook has the limited purpose of providing information concerning the medical degree at the College of Medicine. This publication should not be construed as an offer or contract between the College of Medicine or university and any person. The College of Medicine and the university have the right to amend, add, or delete any information in handbook, including any course of study, program fee, or regulation of the university. Policies and regulations listed in this handbook are subject to change at any time throughout the academic year. Announcements of such changes are made on a routine basis within the university and the College of Medicine. Students are responsible for keeping up to date on the student handbook updates.
WSU prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, disability, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, protected veteran/military status, or immigration or citizenship status in any education program or activity that it operates complaint with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. Inquiries regarding Title IX, ADA, or other civil rights laws, as well as reports of discrimination can be directed to WSU Compliance and Civil Rights, the WSU ADA Coordinator, or the WSU Title IX Coordinator. More information on WSU’s policies and procedures to respond to discrimination and harassment are available at the Notice of Nondiscrimination page.
Section 1: General Information
- Notice of Non-Discrimination
- College of Medicine Administration Leadership
- College of Medicine Faculty & Staff Directory
- Accreditation
- Competency Domains and Program Level Objectives
- Curriculum by Program Year
- MD Calendars
- Connect with the Office of Educational Affairs
- Regional Medical Campuses
- Tuition and Fees
- Office for Health Equity
Section 2: Student Policies and Procedures
- Student Policies
- Student Mistreatment Incident Management and Learning Environment Committee
- Leave of Absence Information
- Medical Student Professionalism and Self-Awareness
- Incident Cards
- USMLE Step Examination Procedures and Guidelines
- Eligibility Requirements for USMLE Examinations and Participation in the NRMP Match
- Research with Students
Section 3: Academic Policies, Procedures, & Resources
Section 4: Student Affairs Information & Resources
- Student Affairs SharePoint (requires a WSU login)
- Student Crisis Resources
- Well-being Resources
- Medical Student Council
- Student Representative Opportunities
- Career Advising Program
- Learning Community Assignment Process
- Shadowing Information
- Emergency Funding
- Health and Wellness Services
- Information on Marijuana Usage and Recommendation
- Name Change
- Campus and University Resources
- MD Enrollment and Credits