Applications are open for the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine’s new Medical Interpreter Certification Scholarship, which aims to improve access to language-concordant care. The deadline to apply is April 15.
Bilingual first- and second-year WSU medical students interested in becoming a trained and nationally certified medical interpreter are invited to apply online. Spots are limited.
Full Scholarship Includes
- ALTA Medical Interpreter Training Program
- NBCM/ Written Examination
- NBCMI Oral Examination
- National certification recognized across the United States
Eligibility Requirements
- Be an MS1 or MS2 at WSU
- Be fluent in English and the certification language
- Be able to complete certification requirements by December 31, 2026
- Attend monthly virtual cohort check-ins
Certification Languages
- Spanish
- Chinese
- Korean
- Russian
- Vietnamese
Program Timeline
Applications are open March 15–April 15, 2026. Cohort selection will be made on a rolling through May 1, 2026.
For questions, please contact carmella.crooks@wsu.edu or victoria.caldera@wsu.edu.