College of Medicine News
NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR FACULTY, STAFF, STUDENTS AND THE COLLEGE COMMUNITY
Announcements & Notices
WSU Spokane’s Medicine Building opens in August
Join WSU Spokane as we celebrate the new Medicine Building’s completion. There will be a ribbon-cutting event on August 10. Learn more here.
Thank you for contributing to the SWOT analysis
The Strategic Planning Steering Committee would like to thank the faculty, staff, and students who contributed to the SWOT analysis survey. They received over 120 responses to the survey and […]
Ordering Faculty Lab Coats
Faculty in need of ordering lab coats can take advantage of group pricing by submitting a Workday requisition by June 7. Finance & Business Services is coordinating the student lab […]
WSU launches undergraduate biomedical degree program to address health care worker shortage
To meet the growing demand for pharmacists, physicians, and other health care providers, the WSU College of Medicine and the WSU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences have partnered to […]
New Okta Login Experience
This week Information Technology Services (ITS) upgraded WSU’s current authentication service to Okta Identity Engine, providing all WSU users with enhanced login, password recovery, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and account activation […]
Your input is requested on the strategic planning SWOT analysis
The College of Medicine Strategic Planning Steering Committee requests your contributions to an environmental scan as part of building a 5 year strategic plan. This environmental scan asks that you […]
Research
Comparison with Canada highlights poor access to U.S. methadone treatment
People living in the United States must travel significantly farther to access methadone treatment for opioid addiction than Canadians, suggests a new study led by Assistant Professor Ofer Amram, PhD. […]
WSU Spokane features Solmaz Amiri
Check out WSU Spokane’s latest “Researcher on the Rise” Q&A piece that features Solmaz Amiri, DDes, her research journey, current projects, and more. Read the Q&A piece here.
WSU Spokane highlights College of Medicine research
Explore recent highlights, media mentions, and more on WSU Spokane’s Research page. View the site here.
Top WSU research coverage of 2022
View WSU’s annual report of top research stories, with several College of Medicine press releases making the top 10. Find the top research coverage here.
WSU Spokane highlights College of Medicine research
Explore recent headlines, highlights, and Q&A’s on WSU Spokane’s Research page. View the site here.
Events
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College of Medicine Awards & Recognition Ceremony
Arbor Crest Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N Fruit Hill Rd, SpokaneCollege of Medicine Awards & Recognition Ceremony June 7 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Arbor Crest Winery | Directions 4705 N Fruit Hill Rd, Spokane, WA 99217 You and a […]
CIPHERS Interprofessional Visiting Professor Talk
ZoomThe Sciences of Learning: State of the Art The Collaboration for InterProfessional Health Education Research & Scholarship (CIPHERS) invites you to their Interprofessional Visiting Professor Talk: "The Sciences of Learning: […]
Community & Culture
Inaugural Underserved Project Showcase
Earlier this month, the college held a celebration recognizing fourth-year medical student projects that exemplify excellence in engagement, agency, and connections to the community. Congratulations to our Underserved Impact Award recipients, Drs. […]
Thank you Commencement volunteers
This week, over 30 college members volunteered to make Commencement a memorable event for graduates, families, and community members. They warmly greeted guests, assisted graduates, and so much more. Thank […]
Soon-to-be graduates share their journeys
Next week students from our Medicine, Nutrition and Exercise Physiology and Speech and Hearing Sciences programs will graduate during our spring Commencement Ceremony. Check out the Commencement website to read […]
Business Operations
Upcoming Fiscal Year End cutoff dates and deadlines
Fiscal Year 2023 will officially end on Friday, June 30. There are multiple deadlines before and after that date. Business and Finance Services has prepared a schedule of cutoff dates […]
Your input is requested on the strategic planning SWOT analysis
The College of Medicine Strategic Planning Steering Committee requests your contributions to an environmental scan as part of building a 5 year strategic plan. This environmental scan asks that you […]
Fiscal Year End cutoff dates and deadlines
Fiscal Year 2023 will officially end on Friday, June 30. There are multiple deadlines before and after that date. Business and Finance Services has prepared a schedule of cutoff dates […]
2022 W-2 Tax Forms now available in Workday
2022 W‑2 tax forms have been posted to Workday. Directions on how to find this form can be found online. If you opted out of receiving a mailed copy, this will be […]
Awards & Achievements
Britta Bunnel and David Frolov receive Shikany Awards
Named after visionary Dr. Sam Shikany, the College of Medicine Shikany Student Excellence Awards are given to medical students who embody inspiration and service to the community. We’re excited to […]
Dave Conley receives Excellence in EMS Award
Congratulations to Associate Professor Dave Conley, PhD, who received the Excellence in Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Special Service Award from the Spokane County Emergency Medical Services Council at their annual […]
Congratulations to our Class of 2023
On May 4 students from our Medicine, Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, and Speech and Hearing Sciences programs graduated during our spring Commencement Ceremony. The college also commemorated seven Medicine graduates […]
Radha Nandagopal first college graduate of the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine Program
Congratulations to Radha Nandagopal, MD, for being college’s first graduate of The Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine® (ELAM®) program, a year-long part-time fellowship for women faculty in […]
Raven Burns graduates as the college’s first Native American doctor
The college celebrated Raven Burns, MD, our first Native American physician graduate, with a traditional blanketing ceremony on May 3. “I’ve been able to give back to communities that made […]
Hearst Foundations awards college with a $150,000 grant
A grant from the Hearst Foundations will help fund the Family Medicine Residency Program—Pullman. Read more.
Professional Resources & Training
Mental Health First Aid Training
Take mental health first aid training and learn how to identify mental health disorders for youth (ages 12-18) and adults (over 18). The certification training is offered through the Approaches […]
Educator Academy applications open
The Office of Faculty Development and Continuing Education is excited to launch the first College of Medicine Educator Academy (EA) for the 2023-24 academic year. What is this new academy? […]
Step into a new role in health care
Cultivate the knowledge and skills you need to make a difference in health care with the Master of Healthcare Administration and Leadership (MHAL) program at the WSU College of Medicine, […]
Media
Crystal Smith joins cannabis research conversations with CBS Minnesota
Assistant Professor Crystal Smith, PhD, joins a conversation on the health impacts of cannabis use with CBS Minnesota. Read the article here.
Frank Carbonero weighs in on the health benefits of grape consumption
The article “Can consuming grapes daily increase certain gut bacteria?” published by the Medical News Today, highlights research from Assistant Professor Frank Carbonero, PhD. Read the article here.
Michael McDonell’s contingency management research featured on KUOW Public Radio
Overdose deaths rose 72% last year in Seattle. Research shows contingency management can help people deal with addiction, and city leaders hope to see more done. KUOW Public Radio shares […]
Campus Announcements
Important scam alert for WSU community
Information Security Services has learned of a large-scale campaign to compromise WSU email accounts through social engineering. Within the last week, attackers have engaged in a campaign of impersonating WSU […]
Call for Nominations: Chancellor’s Excellence Awards
The WSU Spokane Chancellor’s Excellence Awards recognize students, faculty and staff who go above and beyond their normal duties, showing strong leadership skills and serving as a great representative for […]
WSU Spokane Medical Building construction update
WSU Spokane is in the process of remodeling it’s Medical Building to house the College of Medicine. Find the latest project report below. Find the latest report here.