Celebrating Progress and Possibility in Health Care: Highlights from the WSU College of Medicine’s 2025 Annual Report

A healthcare professional wearing blue gloves uses a medical instrument to examine a child seated on an exam table in a clinical setting. Medical equipment is visible on the wall behind them. Overlaid text reads: “Celebrating 10 years of homegrown health care – Annual Report 2025

This past year has been a momentous one at the WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, marking 10 years of homegrown health care and many other milestones in our work to achieve a healthier Washington and beyond.

Our 2025 Annual Report highlights achievements in community-based education, research, and clinical care and celebrates the people and partners who made it possible, including our devoted faculty, staff, learners, and donors.

We invite you to explore top stories and stats from the past year and dive deeper into the full report.

WSU College of Medicine Launches New Fellowship Program to Train Critical Care Physicians in Everett

Our first fellowship program will expand the college’s graduate medical education offerings and help address a growing national and statewide shortage of intensive care specialists.

WSU Joins National Program to Support Indigenous-Led Research on Substance Use, Pain

The College of Medicine was awarded approximately $2.2 million in first-year project funding to participate in a new National Institutes of Health (NIH) program. 

College of Medicine Launches New Pathway Program for Enrolled Tribal Members

American Indian and Alaska Native communities have an acute need for knowledgeable physicians.

College’s First Pediatric Residents Reflect on Choosing Specialty Amid Nationwide Pediatrician Shortage

Residents cite a common motivation for pursuing a career in pediatrics: the fulfillment that comes from taking care of children in need.

Elderberry Juice Shows Benefits for Weight Management, Metabolic Health

Elderberry juice may be a potent tool for weight management and enhancing metabolic health, according to a College of Medicine study that made headlines around the globe.